How You Can Prepare to Evacuate Your Home for a Hurricane

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    Half-submerged vehicles, boats and debris in the flooded harbour as Hurricane Irma hits the French island territory of Saint Martin.

    By Livia Albeck-Ripkasept, New York Times  |  When a hurricane is poised to make landfall and the authorities issue an evacuation order, you may not have much time before you leave to protect your home from the storm — and from flooding.

    But if there is one message those affected by Hurricane Harvey have for those in Hurricane Irma’s path, it is that it’s never too early — or too late — to prepare.

    Before You Leave

    • Make a family plan.
    • Protect valuables.
    • Bottle water and freeze food.
    • Take stock of household chemicals.
    • Think about power
    • Clear the yard and secure windows
    • Stay safe.
    • Clean up properly.

    Read the detail that explains each item above.  It just might save your life.

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