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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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