What should I do before hurricane season starts?

Before hurricane season begins, experts agree that one of the best things to do is prepare a family hurricane plan - an outline that specifies what every member of the family will do before, during and after a hurricane.

Some general guidelines for preparing your family hurricane plan are:

• Find out if you live in an evacuation zone.
• Call your local emergency information center.
• Decide in advance where your family will stay during a hurricane - at home, a friend's home, a shelter or a hotel. Pick a back-up location in case there is a problem with your first choice. Make sure everyone knows the location, address and phone number.
• Ask an out-of-town relative or friend to be your emergency contact, and make sure everyone knows that person's phone number. Tell your contact person where you will be during the hurricane.
• Make arrangements for those with special needs.
• Talk to your employer about whether you will have to work in the event of a hurricane. If so, decide who will pick up the children from school.
• Practice and review your plan.

A hurricane supply kit should be put together long before a hurricane threatens your area.

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