Hurricane Safety Tips (after)

After a Hurricane

Be patient: 

• Make sure that all is definitely clear outside (wait for the “all-clear” from authorities); 
• Watch out for flooding (which can happen after a hurricane); 
• Check for injured/trapped/missing people, without putting yourself in danger & inform the authorities; 
• Report downed power lines & Stay away from them; 
• Stay away from standing water (it may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines); 
• Use stored water & food (but gradually, not all at once); 
• Don’t drink tap water until officials say it is safe to do so; 
• Be patient (things will take awhile before they get back to normal); 
• Clean up debris & Do emergency repairs to your premises; 
• Report property damage to your insurance company or agent.

Effects of Hurricane Omar (October '08)