Overview
Families should be prepared for all hazards that could affect their area. This includes developing a personal preparation plan and an emergency survival kit.

Procedures
During a hurricane or tropical storm, you should:

• Stay away from windows and doors, even if they are covered.
• Close all interior doors and brace exterior doors if possible.
• Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, hallway, or basement, if available.
• Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.
• Some protection is afforded by covering with a mattress during the height of the storm.
• If the eye of the storm passes over, it will be calm for a short period of time. Remain indoors!
• As soon as the eye passes over, winds will increase rapidly to hurricane force from the opposite direction; remain calm. It may take several hours for the storm to pass.