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Hurricane Conditions Expected Within 12-24 hours
Monitor News and Weather Information Regularly
TV - Official Stations
- Channel 3 - WTKR
- Channel 10 - WAVY
- Channel 13 - WVEC
Radio - Official Stations
- WCMS 1050 am or 100.5 fm
- WTAR 850 am
- WWDE 101.3 fm
People
- Avoid Elevators
- Keeps windows closed
- If at home, go to a protected area - closet/bathroom
- Stay indoors away from windows, glass doors
- Stay on the side of your house opposite direction wind is blowing
- Do not use open flames - candles, kerosene lamps, gas grills
- Cut off your utilities, if flooding threatens
- Turn off major applicances if electricity is lost
- Use phone only in emergencies
- Identify a refuge of last resort if conditions worsen
- Police, Fire and Rescue services may not be available
- Electric, Water and Sewer services may not be available
Business
- Remove all Window Displays
- Board Up Windows
- Move Inventory To Highest Level
- Remove Money and Valuable Documents
- Find Safest place for Commercial Vehicles
Pets
- Bring your pet indoors. Do not leave your pet tied up outside
- Leave only dry foods out for your pet and use sturdy food containers
- Do not leave out any treats, vitamins or mineral supplements
- Water for pets should be left in bathtubs or other sturdy spill proof containers
- Leave toilet seats up. Flush toilet before leaving.
- Keep small pets such as birds and hamsters away from dogs and cats
- Put difficult or dangerous animals in large, sturdy crates
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