Hurricane

Hurricanes are most common between June and November and are known to affect Caribbean islands.

Before:

• Build an emergency kit.
• Make a family communications plan.
• Bring indoor items like potted plants, patio furniture, decorations and garbage cans inside. (They can fly in strong winds.)

During:

• Don’t open the refrigerator or freezer. (In case you lose power, you want the cold air to stay in.)
• Stay away from windows and glass doors. (They could break and hurt you.)
• Don’t go outside when the rain or winds stop. (This is the eye of the storm, or a ‘short rest’, the rain and winds will start again.
• Listen to safety officials for important instructions.

After:

• If you are a child, do not go outside without an adult.
• Don’t go near any wires that are loose or dangling. (They could electrocute you.)
• Be alert for the smell of gas.
• Don’t drink water from the faucet unless safety officials say so.
• Text, don’t talk, as you may block the phone lines for emergency workers.

• Eye – the center of the storm and the time when winds and rain die down. (But it will start up again very quickly.
• Tropical – an area or region that is closer to the equator.
• Storm Surge – heavy winds caused by high wind and a lot of rain. (These can be dangerous.)
• Evacuation – leaving an area declared unsafe by officials. (Always follow instructions to evacuate your home or neighborhood, and if need be, to go to someplace safer.)

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