1. Stock Up On Supplies
Avoid panic buying right before a storm - start stocking up now. Items to consider - food, water, medicine, flashlights, toilet paper, propane/coal to grill (if applicable)
2. Plan
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Know where your local shelter is - check out FloridaDisaster.org to find shelters in your county.
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Fill your car with a tank of gas prior to a storm
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Withdraw cash - CC payments may be down after a storm
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Have a plan of action for family, including pets, in case of evacuation
3. Home Preparedness
If a hurricane warning is in effect...
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Clean your yard of any debris that could be hazardous if blown around.
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Cover up windows/doors with plywood or storm shutters
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Follow evacuation guidelines