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Preparations Before the Storm

If a Hurricane Watch is issued:

• Check often for official bulletins on NewsChannel 15 or www.carolinalive.com
• Fuel car.
• Check mobile home tie downs.
• Move boats to safe shelter.
• Make sure you have the items in your Hurricane Survival Kit.
• Secure lawn furniture and other loose material outdoors.
• Shutter or board windows.

 If a Hurricane Warning is issued:

• Stay home if sturdy and on high ground.
• Board up garage and porch doors.
• Move valuables to upper floors.
• Bring in your pets.
• Fill containers with drinking water.
• Turn up refrigerator to maximum cool. Do not open unless necessary.
• Use phone only if necessary.

  Items to have during a Hurricane:

• Canned meats, fish, soups, fruits and vegetables canned juices, dried fruit, bread, cookies, crackers, peanut butter and jelly, coffee and tea.
• bottled water (2 week supply of one gallon per person per day) cash
• charcoal and ice, manual can opener
• prescription medication (2 week supply), water purification kit
• disposable plates, cups and utensils, infant care items (disposable diapers, baby formula and food)
• first aid book and supplies, masking tape
• flashlight or lantern with extra batteries for each family member
• battery operated radio and/or tv non-electric clock
• mosquito repellant, ice chest
• plastic trash bags, chlorinated bleach
• fire extinguisher, clean up supplies 
• toilet paper, paper towels and pre-moistened towelettes