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Hurricane Guide
Hurricane season can be a very stressful time for most
people as it involves dealing with the unpredictable.
For Florida residents, awareness and preparation
become key to handling the hurricane season with
planned caution. The FIU University Park Wellness
Center would like to help you and your family prepare
for this hurricane season with our hurricane guide
and tips. Here you will find helpful checklists and
tips to assist you this hurricane season. Not sure
what to do with all the canned food you buy? If so,
check out our hurricane/disaster cookbooks which
may help decide what to purchase at the store and
assist you in preparing healthy dishes.
Planning Ahead
Create a hurricane box in advance
Until a storm is announced, most individuals do not
worry about the hurricane season. This results in mad
rushes to the stores to purchase whatever supplies
you find available at the last minute. This “last minute”
approach can rob you of time to prepare your home adequately.
Therefore, as hurricane season approaches, you should
prepare a hurricane box with all your supplies. Being
proactive, will allow you more time to prepare and
secure your home.
Purchase a large plastic bin and place all canned foods
and bottled water, batteries, manual can opener, flashlight,
utensils, paper plates & cups in a secured container
at the start of the hurricane season. This will alleviate
the need to beat the rush when a hurricane path is
forecast in your neighborhood.
For a complete hurricane checklist click here.
CLICK HERE FOR HURRICANE CHECKLIST
http://www.wcti12.com/hurricane_checklist.htm
CLICK HERE FOR THINGS TO AVOID
http://www.nbc6.net/hurricanesa/5187908/detail.html
CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT
DOCUMENTS
http://www.redcross.org/news/ds/hurricanes/evacuationchecklist.html
CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT EMERGECY CONTACTS FOR YOU
TO COMPLETE
http://www.redcross.org/news/ds/hurricanes/evacuationchecklist.html
CLICK HERE FOR LOCAL SHELTERS
http://www.miamidade.gov/oem/library/2008_Hurricane_Evacuation_Centers.pdf
http://www.fiu911.org/hurricane/preparedness.htm
Keep updated with news reports & notices
It is important to stay informed when a storm is approaching
Florida. This will allow you to make informed decisions
about when to implement your hurricane plan. Keep
in mind that as the “cone of concern” narrows, anxiety
levels increase, so you should try to stay ahead
of the game. Make sure that if a storm is in the
area, your car is working properly, and you try to
keep a full tank of gas.
Preparing Your Home
Since you’ve been proactive in preparing for hurricane
season, you will find that you have more time to
prepare your home and personal property.
- Clear your yard of possible debris & secure
outdoor furniture.
- Bring pets indoors.
- Have plenty of food & water for you & your
pets.
- Remember to safeguard your important documents.
- Store them in ziplock bags to avoid possible water
damage.
- Have your laptop fully charged & away from
possible water damage.
- Put shutters or plywood over windows & doors
according to the guidelines within your community.
- Park cars as close to your house as possible.
- Pick up your mail & complete all important
tasks before the storm.
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