Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Guide

provided by Thibodaux Family Church

Hurricane Tip Sheet

Store enough drinking water to last for at least two weeks in case local water sources are unavailable.
Check shutters on windows or purchase boards to fit windows.
Find a place to secure outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, barbecue grills, trash cans and awnings.
Place valuable papers and photographs in a water proof container and store them in a safe, dry spot such as a safety deposit box or safe.
If you own a boat, moor it securely or move it to a safe area.
Plan in advance where you will board your pets.
Have a Disaster Supplies Kit Have at least one gallon of drinking water per family member for at least three days.
Flashlight, battery-operated radio and a two week supply of batteries
Extra cash: banking facilities may be out of service.
Canned goods, dry food, and a manual can opener.
First aid supplies, extra prescription medicines, eye glasses and hearing aid supplies if needed.
Sanitary supplies.
Supplies for people in your family with special needs such as infants, the elderly or people with physical limitations.
Make copies of your valuable papers in case the originals are lost and store them in a waterproof container.

If Local Officials Advise You to Evacuate

Please follow directions of local officials. Remember, evacuation routes can be closed by high winds and water many hours before a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall. Additionally rainfall and local drainage conditions can flood evacuation routes quickly. Listen to your local radio station for updated information.
As you evacuate:

Know where you are going and leave early.
Make sure you have a full fuel tank in your vehicle.
Turn off gas, water, and electricity in your home.
Lock doors and windows, leave a note on the door indicating your destination, and identifying an out-of-area point of contact.
Take your disaster supply kit.

Keep important papers, including insurance forms, drivers licenses, property inventory, and medical information, with you at all times.

Remember, pets are not generally allowed in shelters. If you cannot make arrangements for them in a kennel, provide a comfortable area in you home with plenty of food and clean water. Pet Friendly Motel/Hotel Listing

After A Severe Tropical Storm or Hurricane

Stay out of disaster areas which could be dangerous and where your presence will interfere with essential rescue and recovery work. Do not drive unless you must. Roads should be left clear for emergency vehicles and debris removal equipment. Remember, debris-filled streets are dangerous.
Along the coast, soil may erode beneath pavement or bridge supports, which could collapse under the weight of a car. Be wary of inland flooding. Citizens returning home should expect the worst and take precautions to assure their safety.

Precautions to take when returning home