Stormy Weather.

Be Prepared for this year's storms!

TROPICAL STORM
A low-pressure area with a well-defined rotation and winds from 39 to 73 mph.

HURRICANE
A tropical storm in which sustained winds have reached 74 mph or more.

Hurricane Hazards
Storm Surge: A dome-shaped rise in seal level caused by strong winds & extreme low pressure.	High Winds: Winds from 74 mph to 200 mph which cause extensive damage to houses, trees, etc.	Tornadoes: Often spawned by hurricanes, tornadoes cause extensive damage to life and property.	Heavy Rains: Caused by torrential rains, surges and tides and affecting coastal & inland areas.
Watch: Conditions described are possible in the specified area within 36 hours.
Warning: Conditions described are expected in the specified area with 24 hours.

Prepare For A Hurricane

Necessities for your home:
- At least 1 gallon of water per person per day for three days.
- Food for three days, Including nonperishable packaged or canned food & juices, food for infants or the elderly, & snack foods.
- A non electric can opener, cooking tools, fuel, paper plates & plastic utensils.
- Clothing, including rain gear & sturdy shoes.
- Blankets, pillows, bedding.
- First Aid Kit, prescription & non-prescription medications.
- Glasses, dentures, hearing aids.
- Toiletries, hygiene items, moist wipes.
- Flashlights & batteries.
- Battery-operated radio, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration weather radio.
- Cash.
- Extra set of home & car keys.
- Important documents in water proof container - insurance & medical records, bank account numbers, social security information, identification & proof of residency, such as a utility bill,
& documentation of valuables.
- Pet care items, including identification & Immunization records, food & water, carrier or cage, medications, muzzle & leash.
- Tools.
- Toys, books, entertainment items .

Necessities for your car:
- Battery operated radio.
- Flashlight & extra batteries.
- Blanket.
- Booster cables, fire extinguisher (5lb, ABC-type), maps, shovels, flares & tire repair kit.
- First aid kit and manual.
- Bottled water & nonperishable food.

Prepare for evacuation

- Fuel your vehicle to full.
- Get cash. Following a costal storm, banks & ATM's may be closed.
- Stay alert to storm advisories.
- Board up windows & glass doors. Anchor loose yard objects.
- Map out your route. Use routes specified by authorities.
- Have an emergency plan for your pets.
- Bring your disaster supply kit.
- Secure your home before leaving (lock doors and windows).
- Notify friends and of your plans.

Teach family members how to turn off gas,
electricity and water service to your home or apartment.

State Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn urges.

Understand the risks of storm damage.

Know how to protect your family, property and community.

Realize that advance preparation can minimize
potential storm damage.

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Copyright © 2000 Pratt Insurance, Inc. All rights reserved. Four Village Square, Smyrna, Delaware 19977.

Be Prepared for this year's storms!

Hurricane Hazards

Prepare For A Hurricane

Understand the risks of storm damage.

Know how to protect your family, property and community.

Realize that advance preparation can minimize potential storm damage.

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Realize that advance preparation can minimize
potential storm damage.

Copyright © 2000 Pratt Insurance, Inc. All rights reserved.
Four Village Square, Smyrna, Delaware 19977.