Take Precautions:
 

Listen to local TV, radio, or NOAA Weather Radio to be aware of watches and warnings.

Be aware that the calm "eye" is deceptive; the storm is not over. The worst part of the storm will happen once the eye passes over and the winds blow from the opposite direction. Trees, shrubs, buildings, and other objects broken by the first winds can be destroyed by the second winds.


Tornadoes can happen during a hurricane and after it passes over.

Be alert to weather conditions as they can change rapidly. Look for large hail and listen for the sound of an approaching tornado – many say approaching tornadoes sound like a freight train.

Pick a safe place in your home where family members and pets can gather if a tornado occurs.

Remain indoors, in the center of your home, in an interior closet, bathroom or hallway on the lowest floor, and away from all windows.

Know the community's warning system. Many use sirens.


Flooding can begin well before a hurricane nears land.

Stay away from floodwaters. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground. The floodwaters may still be rising, and the car could be swept away at any moment.

Never attempt to drive through water on a road. Water can be deeper than it appears, and water levels can rise very quickly.

Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water. Many hurricane deaths are caused by people attempting to drive through floodwaters.

Floodwaters can erode roadways, and a missing section of road – even a missing bridge – will not be visible with water running over the area.

Avoid walking through floodwaters; two inches of moving water can sweep most people off their feet.

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