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Tropical Weather» Hurricane Plan Checklist - Two
Your Family Hurricane Plan Checklist
II. WHEN A HURRICANE WATCH IS ISSUED
Note: A WATCH means hurricane conditions pose a possible threat to the watch area within 36 hours.
 Frequently monitor radio, TV, NOAA Weather Radio, or hurricane hotline telephone numbers for
official bulletins of the storm's progress.
Fuel and service family vehicles.
Inspect and secure mobile home tie downs.
Prepare to cover all window and door openings with shutters or plywood.
Check food and water supplies (have clean, air-tight containers on hand to store at least two weeks
of drinking water. Figure 14 gallons per person. Stock up on can provisions. Get camping stove with fuel.
Keep a small cooler with frozen gel packs handy for packing refrigerated items.
Check prescription medicines -- obtain at least 10 days to 2 weeks supply.
Stock up on extra batteries for radios, flashlights, and lanterns and check for ample first aid supplies.
Store and secure outdoor lawn furniture and other loose, lightweight objects, such as garbage cans,
garden tools, potted plants, etc.
Have extra supply of cash on hand.
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