Checklists
During the Storm


  Checklists: Before the Storm, During the Storm, After the Storm
If storm worsens, head to 'safe room.'
If you do not feel safe during the storm, head immediately to the pre-designated "safe room" in your home.
The safe room concept is based on the need to develop affordable yet sturdy shelters within single-family homes.
A secure room should be an interior room that has enough space for everyone, and a quick way out if necessary. It should be a secure, windowless (but ventilated) place. It can be a standard, 6- by 6-foot room. Special accessibility needs should be considered.
Emergency supply kit should be in the room. The kit (see accompanying graphic) must include an adequate supply of food and water for everyone who will be in the shelter. Also put your first-aid kit in this room.
Surviving the storm: Remain in the safe room until weather authorities have issued an "all clear" for your area.

During the storm checklist
Close all interior doors - secure and brace external ones.
Stay inside, away from windows and doors.
Don't use the telephone or electrical appliances.
Make sure all electrical and gas appliances are turned off.
Do not open the refrigerator except when necessary. Use perishable foods first.
If the storm becomes intense, retreat to an interior hurricane "safe room" in the house.
If you fear your house will come down, place a mattress over you in your safe room. If in the bathroom, get in the bathtub with a mattress covering you.
In a high-rise building or condo, avoid upper floors, where the wind is strongest, and the ground floor, where flooding is possible.
Monitor local radio and television stations.
Don't leave home or shelter until emergency officials say it's safe. You may be in the eye, with more of the storm to come.

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