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If you notice any of these conditions, take cover immediately, and keep tuned to local radio and TV stations or to a NOAA weather radio or check the internet.
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Never use a portable generator inside your home or garage. When the power goes out, keep your generator outside. Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the leading causes of death after storms in areas dealing with power outages.Assess the damage: Walk carefully around the outside of your home to check for loose power lines, gas leaks, and structural damage. Stay out of any building if you smell gas, if floodwaters remain around the building, if the building or home was damaged by fire, or if the authorities have not declared it safe.If you must go out, watch for fallen objects in the road, downed electrical wires, and weakened walls, bridges, roads, and sidewalks that might collapse. Stay alert: Once home, drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe. Stay informed: Continue listening to a NOAA Weather Radio or the local news for the latest updates.If the eye of the storm passes over your area, there will be a short period of calm, but at the other side of the eye, the wind speed rapidly increases to hurricane force winds coming from the opposite direction.Stay away from windows, skylights, and glass doors.Put as many walls between you and the outside as you can. Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level during the storm.Follow instructions issued by local officials.Listen to the weather radio at NOAA Weather Radio or other radio or TV stations for the latest storm news. Find out what type of emergencies could occur and how you should respond. Stayed tuned in: Check the websites of your local National Weather Service office and local government/emergency management office.Buy supplies before the hurricane season rather than waiting for the pre-storm rush. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8 inch exterior grade or marine plywood, built to fit, and ready to install. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. Secure your home: Cover all of your home's windows.Allow enough time to pack and inform friends and family if you need to leave your home. When a hurricane threatens your community, be prepared to evacuate if you live in a storm surge risk area. Review your insurance policies: Review your insurance policies to ensure that you have adequate coverage for your home and personal property.

Start at the Ready.Gov emergency plan webpage.

Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supplies kit or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster.
