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hurricane season begins, experts agree that one of the best
things to do is have a family hurricane plan. This is simply
an outline that specifies what every member of the family will
do before, during and after a hurricane.
Here are some general guidelines for preparing your family
hurricane plan:
- Find out if you live in an evacuation zone. Maps are
available in your BellSouth White Pages.
- Decide in advance where your family will stay during
a hurricane. Will it be at your home, a friend's home, a
hurricane evacuation center or a hotel? Pick a back-up location
in case there is a problem with your first choice.
- Make sure everyone knows the location’s address
and phone number.
- Ask an out-of-town relative or friend to be your emergency
contact and make sure everyone knows that person's phone
number. Tell your contact person where you will be during
the hurricane.
- Make arrangements for those with special needs.
- Talk to your employer about whether you will have to
work in the event of a hurricane. If so, decide who will
pick up the children from school.
- Practice and review your plan.
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