Source 1: Dawn Henthorn, Your Guide to Florida for Visitors, "How to stay safe during and after a hurricane"
Source 2: FEMA
After the storm.
Typically, more deaths occur after a hurricane than during. These deaths come from people being too anxious to get outside and survey the damage where they come into contact with downed power lines or unstable trees, etc. Follow these suggestions for staying safe after the hurricane:
- Remain indoors until an official "all clear" is given.
- Do not touch fallen or low-hanging wires of any kind under any circumstances. Stay away from puddles with wires in/near them. Do not touch trees or other objects in contact with power lines.
- USE PHONES ONLY FOR EMERGENCIES. Call 911 only for life-threatening situations.
- Call police or utility companies immediately to report hazards such as downed power lines, broken gas or water mains, overturned gas tanks, etc.
- Watch for weakened roads, bridges, tree limbs or porches which could collapse unexpectedly.
- After power is restored, check refrigerated food for spoilage. (Spoiled food is the cause of much sickness two days to a week after the storm.)
- When reinstalling a CB, TV or satelitte antenna, check in all directions to be sure no power lines are nearby. The same goes for climbing trees to clear debris.
- Do not operate charcoal grills, propane camping stoves or generators indoors.
Recovering from Disaster
Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the process faster and less stressful. This section offers some general advice on steps to take after disaster strikes in order to begin getting your home, your community, and your life back to normal.
- What health and safety guidelines should I follow?
- How do I clean my damaged home or repair and rebuild it safely for the future?
- What precautions should I take when returning home?
- Where can I get assistance?
- How do I cope with the emotional effects of a disaster?
- How can I help children cope with the emotional effects of a disaster?
- How can I help someone affected by a disaster?
My Home/Property Was Damaged or Destroyed
Assistance
File an Insurance Claim
My Business Was Damaged or Destroyed
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