
Click to view infographic on the Center for Disease Control's site
Steps to take before a hurricane:
- Cover windows with storm shutters or plywood.
- Tune in for local information.
- Know how to turn off your gas, electricity, and water in case you need to evacuate.
- Secure outdoor items my moving them to the garage.
- Make an emergency kit.
- Designate a shelter area if you can't evacuate. Rooms without windows are best.
Steps to take after a hurricane:
- If your home has damage, do not re-enter until it has been examined by a building inspector for safety.
- Prevent mold growth by airing out rooms and disinfecting. Click for Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters PDF file.
- Tap water may not be safe to drink. Listen to local warnings.
- Throw away food that may be unsafe.
- Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Use generators, stoves and grills outside and away from windows and doors.
Page last updated: January 2, 2025