Hurricanes are large, spiralling tropical storms that can have wind speeds that are at least 74 mph hour and can get over 160 mph. They can form in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Coast, Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean from now until November 30 and can cause a severe amount of damage. Hurricanes don’t only affect people living along the coast, they can also cause damage even if you live hundreds of miles from the shore. If you’re in an area where hurricanes are a risk, you need a plan. It is best to be prepared in the event of a hurricane and THD has put together the following Disaster Supply and Preparedness list should a hurricane make landfall.
The following is a list of disaster supplies you should have in a kit:
Prior to any disaster you should meet with your family and have a family plan. This plan should include:
In the event that you are evacuated the following guidelines will help you to evacuate safely:
If time permits:
Once you are safely away from the evacuation area and you find yourself displaced from your home due to a hurricane, please contact Temporary Housing Directory (THD) for hotel and temporary housing assistance at 800-817-3220 or www.temporaryhousingdirectory.com.
Our team at THD wants you to be safe this hurricane season so please take some time to be prepared by creating a disaster supply kit and making a disaster plan with your family.
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