Emergency Preparedness: Hurricane season

The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) predicts a normal 2023 Hurricane Season.

12-17 named storms, 5-9 hurricanes, and 1-4 major hurricanes.

www.noaa.gov/news-release/2023-atlantic-hurricane-season-outlook

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS STEPS

  • Board up windows and secure loose items like patio furniture

  • Know where to go in the event of an evacuation and how to get there; establish an assembly point for family members to meet if separated, and choose one person everyone can contact with their whereabouts and status

  • Take shelter in a sturdy building; avoid isolated sheds or other small structures, open areas, hilltops, the beach, or boats

  • If you are driving in heavy rain, try to safely exit the road, stay in the vehicle and turn on the emergency flashers

  • Never drive into flooded areas; if flood waters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground

  • Contact your local emergency management agency for information

  • Avoid contact with electrical equipment, cords, metal, and water

  • Listen for warning sirens, stay away from windows and exterior doors, and seek shelter in a bathroom or basement

  • Stay indoors until authorities tell you it's safe to go outside

  • Hurricanes can cause massive flooding

    nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/emergency-preparedness/hurricane-preparedness

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CONSTRUCTION SITE AND EQUIPMENT FOR SEVERE WEATHER.

  • Secure Structures and Equipment - Use heavy materials to keep down anything that could fly away. Cover materials and equipment with plastic tarps to prevent water damage.

  • Move Equipment - Move heavy machinery to high ground or a garage where water cannot reach it.

  • Remove Hazardous Chemicals - Store hazardous chemicals in dry, closed area to prevent any from being released into the environment.

  • Evacuate the Work Site

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