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The Storm as Passed -
Now What? Keep listening to NOAA Weather Radio or local
radio or TV stations for instructions, bulletins, and announcements, If you
evacuated, return home only when local
officials tell you it is safe to do so.
Emergency rescue crews, power crews and other emergency personnel may
be working and have roads closed. Inspect your home for damage. Take pictures or video to thoroughly
document damage before any repairs are attempted. Use
flashlights in the dark; do not use
candles. Don’t use matches in a severely
damaged area until all gas lines have been checked. Be alert for tornadoes. Tornadoes can happen during a hurricane and
after it passes over. Remain indoors,
in the center of your home, in a closet or bathroom without windows. If the power is out - turn off major applications to reduce
the chance of damage due to a surge once the power is returned. Think about cooking everything in the
fridge and freezer as soon as practical.
Eat like crazy for a couple of days, then survive on crackers the rest
of the time. Before turning the power
back on, locate a fire extinguisher. Avoid but report broken utilities such as downed power lines,
sparking wires, broken gas lines or water mains. Avoid piling debris by power poles because
it can delay Surviving for a While means being concerned about food and water as time
progress. Enjoy the solitude, or in other words, make the best
of a bad situation. Uncork a bottle of
wine, light some candles and listen to your favorite radio station on your
battery-powered radio. Be Patient –
It may take awhile for emergency crews to reach your neighborhood. Restoring utilities could take several
weeks. Use extreme caution, there could be dangers
all around you. Often more
people are hurt after a storm then during its fury, so extra safe care
actions are necessary,
check out these precautions. Call your out of town emergency
contact and let
them know you’re OK. Don’t go sightseeing. Avoid driving because of debris and road
blockage, or you might be mistaken as a looter. If you must go somewhere, bring you ID –
you might need it to reenter your neighborhood. Be aware of contaminates. Flooding brings the
risk of bacterial contamination and thus you should assume that all the water
is unsafe to drink. Only use properly
stored water or tap water that has been boiled. Pests can also contaminate an area after a
storm. Mice, rats, insects and snakes
are some problems that can come along with the storm. |
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BEFORE-THE-STORM |
DURING-THE-STORM |
AFTER-THE-STORM |
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