Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over warm ocean waters and move toward land. Potential threats from hurricanes include powerful winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, tornadoes, and landslides. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. The Pacific hurricane season runs May 15 to November 30.
Keep important documents in a safe place or create password-protected digital copies.
If you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay at home or where you are and let friends and family know where you are.
If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Do not drive around barricades.
Save phone calls for emergencies. Phone systems are often down or busy after a disaster. Use text messages or social media to communicate with family and friends.
You don′t need to listen for current emergency information and instructions. You can take a nap during the disaster.
You can touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water.
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