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While Hurricanes do not affect our branch
here in the state of Utah, we have included
this very useful information for members that
may move to areas prone to this type of
disaster
Hurricanes can be especially devastating
because they combine both high winds and
high water problems to coastal areas. As we
have learned with hurricane Katrina, both the
Government and the general public simply
were not prepared for it. This section of
LDSready is meant to help those that live in
hurricane prone areas.
The following information was gathered from
the Ready America website on May 25th,
2007. Please view their website for changes
or updates located at this link.
“Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that
form in the southern Atlantic Ocean,
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the
eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now
predict hurricanes, but people who live in
coastal communities should plan what they will
do if they are told to evacuate.
Prepare for Hurricanes
Get a kit of emergency supplies and prepare
a portable kit in case you have to evacuate.
Familiarize yourself with the terms that are
used to identify a hurricane.
A hurricane watch means a hurricane is
possible in your area. Be prepared to
evacuate. Monitor local radio and television
news outlets or listen to NOAA Weather Radio
for the latest developments.
A hurricane warning is when a hurricane is
expected in your area. If local authorities
advise you to evacuate, leave immediately.
Prepare to secure your property.
If you have a car, fill the gas tank in case you
have to evacuate.
Plan to Evacuate
Plan how you will leave and where you will go
if you are advised to evacuate. If you do not
have a car, plan alternate means of
evacuating.
Plan places where your family will meet, both
within and outside of your immediate
neighborhood. Identify several places you
could go in an emergency, a friend's home in
another town, a motel or public shelter.
If you have a car, keep a half tank of gas in it
at all times in case you need to evacuate.
Become familiar with alternate routes and
other means of transportation out of your
area. Take your emergency supply kit.
Lock the door behind you. Take your pets
with you, but understand that only service
animals may be permitted in public shelters.
Plan how you will care for your pets in an
emergency.
Continue on next Column
here in the state of Utah, we have included
this very useful information for members that
may move to areas prone to this type of
disaster
Hurricanes can be especially devastating
because they combine both high winds and
high water problems to coastal areas. As we
have learned with hurricane Katrina, both the
Government and the general public simply
were not prepared for it. This section of
LDSready is meant to help those that live in
hurricane prone areas.
The following information was gathered from
the Ready America website on May 25th,
2007. Please view their website for changes
or updates located at this link.
“Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that
form in the southern Atlantic Ocean,
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the
eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now
predict hurricanes, but people who live in
coastal communities should plan what they will
do if they are told to evacuate.
Prepare for Hurricanes
Get a kit of emergency supplies and prepare
a portable kit in case you have to evacuate.
Familiarize yourself with the terms that are
used to identify a hurricane.
A hurricane watch means a hurricane is
possible in your area. Be prepared to
evacuate. Monitor local radio and television
news outlets or listen to NOAA Weather Radio
for the latest developments.
A hurricane warning is when a hurricane is
expected in your area. If local authorities
advise you to evacuate, leave immediately.
Prepare to secure your property.
- Cover all of your home's windows with
pre-cut ply wood or hurricane shutters
to protect your windows from high winds.
- Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture,
decorations, garbage cans and
anything else that is not tied down.
- Keep all trees and shrubs well trimmed.
If you have a car, fill the gas tank in case you
have to evacuate.
Plan to Evacuate
Plan how you will leave and where you will go
if you are advised to evacuate. If you do not
have a car, plan alternate means of
evacuating.
Plan places where your family will meet, both
within and outside of your immediate
neighborhood. Identify several places you
could go in an emergency, a friend's home in
another town, a motel or public shelter.
If you have a car, keep a half tank of gas in it
at all times in case you need to evacuate.
Become familiar with alternate routes and
other means of transportation out of your
area. Take your emergency supply kit.
Lock the door behind you. Take your pets
with you, but understand that only service
animals may be permitted in public shelters.
Plan how you will care for your pets in an
emergency.
Continue on next Column
| Hurricanes |
| Resources |
Here are some resources that are avail-able on
the web in regards to weather.
the web in regards to weather.
Ready America - This link is to their Hurricane
Preparedness section of their website
Preparedness section of their website
FEMA - This link is to their Hurricane section of
their website
their website
NOAA - This link is to their Hurricane section of
their website which includes hurricane warnings
and also hurricane preparedness
their website which includes hurricane warnings
and also hurricane preparedness
By: Staff
Last Reviewed: October 7, 2007
Last Reviewed: October 7, 2007
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If time allows:
If you are not able to evacuate, stay indoors
away from all windows. Take shelter in an
interior room with no windows if possible. Be
aware that there may be a sudden lull in the
storm as the eye of the hurricane moves over.
Stay in your shelter until local authorities say
it is safe.
Stay informed
Local authorities may not immediately be able
to provide information on what is happening
and what you should do. However, you should
listen to NOAA Weather Radio, watch TV,
listen to the radio or check the Internet often
for official news and instructions as they
become available.
Stay out of flood waters, if possible. The water
may be contaminated or electrically charged.
However, should you find yourself trapped in
your vehicle in rising water get out
immediately and seek higher ground.
Be alert for tornadoes and flooding. If you see
a funnel cloud or if local authorities issue a
tornado warning take shelter underground, if
possible or in an interior room away from
windows. If waters are rising quickly or local
authorities issue a floor of flash flood warning,
seek higher ground.
Stay away from downed power lines to avoid
the risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Do not return to your home until local
authorities say it is safe. Even after the
hurricane and after flood waters recede,
roads may be weakened and could collapse.
Buildings may be unstable, and drinking water
may be contaminated. Use common sense
and exercise caution. " Source: Ready America
- Call or email the "out-of-state" contact
in your family communications plan. - Tell them where you are going.
- Leave a note telling others when you
left and where you are going. - Check with neighbors who may need a
ride.
If you are not able to evacuate, stay indoors
away from all windows. Take shelter in an
interior room with no windows if possible. Be
aware that there may be a sudden lull in the
storm as the eye of the hurricane moves over.
Stay in your shelter until local authorities say
it is safe.
Stay informed
Local authorities may not immediately be able
to provide information on what is happening
and what you should do. However, you should
listen to NOAA Weather Radio, watch TV,
listen to the radio or check the Internet often
for official news and instructions as they
become available.
Stay out of flood waters, if possible. The water
may be contaminated or electrically charged.
However, should you find yourself trapped in
your vehicle in rising water get out
immediately and seek higher ground.
Be alert for tornadoes and flooding. If you see
a funnel cloud or if local authorities issue a
tornado warning take shelter underground, if
possible or in an interior room away from
windows. If waters are rising quickly or local
authorities issue a floor of flash flood warning,
seek higher ground.
Stay away from downed power lines to avoid
the risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Do not return to your home until local
authorities say it is safe. Even after the
hurricane and after flood waters recede,
roads may be weakened and could collapse.
Buildings may be unstable, and drinking water
may be contaminated. Use common sense
and exercise caution. " Source: Ready America
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