Hurricane Tips
With today’s technology, the use of the old fashioned “Hurricane Map” has become a thing
of the past. But, hurricane safety tips, reminders, and checklists are always helpful.
These local businesses encourage you to look over this information, and be prepared
should our area be threatened with a storm this year!
When there is no hurricane
:
Make a Hurricane Plan anyway
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Know your hurricane risk. Talk to your local emergency management agency.
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Make an emergency plan.
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Build or restock your basic disaster supplies kit, including food and water, a flashlight, batteries, chargers,
cash, and first aid supplies.
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Consider buying flood insurance.
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Familiarize yourself with local emergency plans. Know where to go and how to get there should you need to
get to higher ground or to evacuate.
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Stay tuned to local alerts, TV, or radio for weather updates, emergency instructions, or evacuation orders.
Basic Hurricane Tips
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Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and
have a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emergency management agency for more information.
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Put together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your
critical information if you need to evacuate.
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If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate
supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or
blocked roads.
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Make a family emergency communication plan. Let your family know where you plan to go if you do evacuate,
and let them know how they can reach you.
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Many communities have text or email alerting systems for emergency notifications. To find out what alerts are
available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word “alerts.”
Preparing Your Home
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Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so before hurricane season trim or remove damaged
trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe.
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Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to
your property.
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Reduce property damage by retrofitting to secure and reinforce the roof, windows and doors, including the
garage doors.
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Purchase a portable generator or install a generator for use during power outages. Remember to keep generators
and other alternate power/heat sources outside, at least 20 feet away from windows and doors and protected
from moisture; and NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall outlet.
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Consider building a FEMA safe room or ICC 500 storm shelter designed for protection from high-winds and in
locations above flooding levels.
Generators
Flashlights
Coleman Fuel
Ice Chests
601-798-8611
2217 Hwy 11 N • Picayune MS
Prepare for
Hurricane Season
Affordable
TREE SERVICE
Tree Cutting & Trimming,
Stump Grinding, Debris Removal,
Firewood, Dirt Hauling/Grading,
Driveways, Sod and Lot Clearing
24 HOUR BUCKET TRUCK SERVICE
Accepts all major credit cards.
Licensed & Insured
Call Chris Clark
601-798-0253 • 601-916-9646
TAKE CARE OF YOUR
TREE CUTTING
BEFORE A STORM...
NOT AFTER!
