During a storm
Stay inside, away from windows Be alert for tornadoes Stay away from flood waters and storm surge. It can be deceptively strong. Be aware of the eye. It may be calm, but winds can and will pick up quickly and could catch you outside. Un-plug electronic devices that are not in use to avoid surge damage. This is less likely that during afternoon thunderstorms because lightening is rare in a hurricane, but it is better to be safe. After a Storm
Know power safety - avoid downed lines Know food safety - what is good and for how long. Chain saw safety is critical Generator safety is important too Water treatment - whether water needs to be boiled or not. Listen to local officials Use flashlights instead of candles Inspect your home for damage. Stay off roads as much as possible You may need to super-chlorinate your pool Boat Prep
1. Move life jackets and first aid kits to house
2. Remove cushions and lose items (e.g. boat tops) and move to garage
3. Anchor hatch covers
4. Move to maximum davit height, fasten cables
5. Unplug davits/lifts
6. Turn off outside electricity to davits
7. For our Boston Whaler: put in main plug on boat (take out other plugs)
8. Tighten down davit locks
9. Tie down boat with dock lines
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