MamasHealth.com Home Hurricane Help Prevent illnesses Be prepared Care for pets Food and water safety Other links Email Mama Earthquake help Tornado help	Preparing for a Hurricane A hurricane is a term for a strong and severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 73-136 knots. Hurricane Watch If you are under a hurricane watch or warning, here are some basic steps to take to prepare for the storm: Learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and locations of emergency shelters. Identify potential home hazards and know how to secure or protect them before the hurricane strikes. Be prepared to turn off electrical power when there is standing water, fallen power lines, or before you evacuate. Turn off gas and water supplies before you evacuate. Secure structurally unstable building materials. Buy a fire extinguisher and make sure your family knows where to find it and how to use it. Locate and secure your important papers, such as insurance policies, wills, licenses, stocks, etc. Post emergency phone numbers at every phone. Inform local authorities about any special needs, i.e., elderly or bedridden people, or anyone with a disability. Make plans to ensure your pets' safety. Hurricane preparedness should include: Developing a Family Plan Creating a Disaster Supply Kit Having a Place to Go Securing your Home Having a Pet Plan	Featured Book Advertise on MamasHealth.com Your product featured on MamasHealth.com
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