All residents should take measures to prepare and ensure their safety, FEMA Director Craig Fugate recommended. These tasks include collecting an emergency kit with 72 hours of food and water, develop a family communication plan and listening to the radio or television for more information on risks and evacuations.Other recommendations by the federal government, if the hurricane will affect your area: Supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.
If you live in a skyscraper. The hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.
Forecasters have tried to determine how to close the strongest winds and heaviest surge coming storm Outer Banks of North Carolina, a chain of fragile barrier islands. They were also trying to determine if the category four storm off because they would head north, or bring the intensity of the winds on Long Island, Cape Cod and Boston area, according to the Associated Press.
If you live on the coast, on a floodplain near a river or a stream.
Don t be fooled if there is a lull in the storm. It could be the eye of the storm, followed by a recovery in extreme wind conditions.
Turn off utilities if told to do. If not, adjust the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest level and leave the door (s) closed.
As Hurricane Earl, packing 145 mph winds, drifted near the east coast of the United States Thursday, federal officials urged residents to take steps to protect themselves and their property.
Refuge in a room inside the small closet or hallway on the lowest level. They lie on the floor under a table or another solid object.
To reduce the damage to the roof, install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame.
Close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors. N If you have shutters, windows with 5/8-inch plywood board cut and ready to install. Put the tape on the windows does not prevent them from breaking.
If you are unable to evacuate, go to your chest. If you do not have safe, you should: Stay indoors during the hurricane and stay away from windows and glass doors.
But people should know that the storm tracks may change rapidly and unexpectedly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the officials said.
People should evacuate under the following conditions: If you are told to do so by local authorities. Follow their instructions.
The Web site of the U.S. government loan it’s more of America to stay safe during a hurricane.
SOURCE: U. S. Federal Emergency Management Agency site, Associated Press