Hurricane Plan

I was in the process of making a hurricane list to post when my brother fwd one sent to him. This one was much better. So thanks to Bill :) and whoever sent this to him.
HURRICANE PLAN 2009

THINGS TO LOOK INTO
1. What happens to alarm system during a hurricane?
2. Review limitations in homeowner’s insurance policy.

BEFORE A HURRICANE THREATENS
1. Stockpile supplies in garage as shown in list below.
2. Maintain $150 cash reserve per day on hand in safety deposit box.
3. Make copy of insurance documents and place in safety deposit box and a copy in waterproof container.
4. Cut and label pieces of heavy plastic for each piece of consumer electronics.
5. Assemble package with maps of Florida, Georgia, or another state you may be driving to.
6. Perform household inventory. Place one copy in safety deposit box, mail one to out of state relative.
7. Identify out of area point of contact and phone number family members will coordinate through in case of separation.

DISASTER SURVIVAL SUPPLIES
WATER
___4 heavy duty 6-gallon water containers (sanitary)
___1 quart bleach, no lemon or additives
___water purification tablets
FOOD/COOKING
___2 weeks of nonperishable food
___1 10 lb bag of dogfood
*IF your dog is on meds, remember those
___2 extra tanks of propane for grill
___manual can opener
___2 aim-n-flame lighters
COMFORT
___4 extra batteries for weather radio
___4 sets of extra batteries for flashlights
___candles
___battery-powered clock/radio
STORM PREPARATION
___1 box kitchen-sized trash bags
___rope (3/8 x 100 ft minimum)
___20 x 5’ steel yard stakes
___Fill 3 x 5 gallon gas cans; include fuel stabilizer
DAMAGE CONTROL
___first aid kit
___bug repellent
___2 rolls of duct tape
___2 large tarps
___wet/dry roof cement
___roofing nails
___1 sheet of plywood


WHEN A HURRICANE WATCH IS ISSUED
1. ___Keep alert ___Turn weather radio volume to maximum ___Monitor television
2. ___Prepare evacuation suitcase ___Pack one small suitcase with 1 week of underwear and 2 changes of clothes per person.
3. ___Prepare vehicles ___Fill all gas tanks to maximum. ___Perform brief inspection of oil, belts.___Place food, dog food, and two (2) 5-gallon water jugs in truck (evacuation vehicle). ___Place the following in truck (evacuation vehicle):
___maps ___hotel directories ___identification ___air mattress ___sleeping bag ___emergency cash ___toiletries ___medications ___cell phone charger
___Place evacuation suitcase in truck.
4. ___Charge cell-phone batteries.
5. ___Purchase 1 yd bulk pinebark mulch
6. ___Test generator operation; verify generator is secured.

WHEN A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED
1. ___Keep alert ___Move weather radio to bedroom #3 and turn volume to maximum.
___Monitor television.
2. ___Install all hurricane shutters
3. ___Secure Yard ___Trim back palms by 50%.___Check security of tree tie downs.
___Move potted plants and lawn furniture into garage. ___Move grill into garage.
___Move shed onto porch blocking door.___Fill garbage bags with 10 gallons of mulch each + water; protect garage door sweep and front door seals. ___Secure shed using yard stakes and mulch bags.
4. ___Stockpile water ___Fill master bathtub ___Fill bath #2 bathtub
___Fill utility tub in garage ___Fill spa to maximum and disconnect power at the porch. ___Secure spa with clips and rope.___Fill all available 5 gallon buckets with water; place some in shed for weight, remainder in garage.___Fill all bathroom and kitchen sinks with water.
5. ___Secure garage ___Install garage door shutters. ___Insure nothing damageable by water is touching floor.___Shut off sprinkler pump. Disconnect power.
___Release brake and back Oldsmobile and Porsche up against garage door.
___Park truck sideways as close as possible to garage door facing west.
___Move all towels from garage to bedroom #3.
6. ___Secure perimeter___Lock all exterior doors (service, garage, porch, front).___Brace front door with MBR dresser.
___Place MBR boxspring and mattress against sliding glass door. Wrap with plastic and secure with duct tape. Brace with sleep-sofa.
7. ___Secure interior ___Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings and do not open again until after the storm passes. ___Fill refrigerator and freezer to maximum with containers of water.___Unplug all electronics and wrap them with heavy plastic. Secure with duct tape.___Close interior doors.___Place loose articles in kitchen cabinets or closets.___Elevate anything that can be water damaged.
___Secure kitchen cabinet handles with rope or tie wraps.
8. ___Sandbag (optional)
9. ___Hide
___Take the following to bedroom 3 closet:___all car, safety deposit box, house key ___weather radio ___regular radio ___flashlight ___blankets ___cell phone ___Put harnesses on dogs. ___Everyone into bedroom 3 closet. ___Hide underneath twin bed mattress.

EVACUATION
Evacuation will be necessary if a Category 4 or 5 storm is expected to make landfall in Indian River or Brevard County.
1. ___Shut off main gas valve outside at meter, NW corner of house.
2. ___Shut off main water at hose spigot, NE corner of house.
3. ___Shut off main electric at circuit panel in garage.
4. ___Route #1: .
5. ___Route #2: .