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Keys to Hurricane Survival - If You Stay at Home

• Before a hurricane threatens 
• When a watch is issued 
• When a warning is issued 
• If you stay at home 
• If you must evacuate 
• After the hurricane 
• The recovery 

Stay Indoors

• Stay indoors in a more centralized room away from doors and windows.  Don't god out in the brief calm during the passage of the eye of the storm.  The lull sometimes ends suddenly as windws return from the opposite direction.  Winds can increase in seconds to 75mph or greater.

Protect Properly

• Without taking any unnecessary risks, protect your property from damage.  Temporary repairs can reduce your losses.

Stay Away from Windows and Glass Doors

• Move furniture away from exposed doors and windows if possible.

Keep a Continuous Communication Watch

• Keep radio or television tuned for information from official sources.  Unexpected changes can sometimes call for last minute relocations.

Remain Calm

• Your ability to stay calm during emergencies will help yourself and others.