• Hurricane Home

• Before the Hurricane

• 2011 Hurricane Predictions

• How to Prepare

• Evacuation Planning

• During the Hurricane

• How to Weather the Storm

• Storm Safety

• After the Hurricane

• Post Storm Tips

• Food and Water Safety

• Outage Tracker

• Activities for Kids with Dr. Doppler

If you're staying home, here's what you should do:

• Monitor the radio or television for weather conditions.
• Do not go outside, even if the storm appears to have subsided. The calm or "eye" of the storm can pass quickly, leaving you outside when strong winds resume.
• Stay away from all windows and exterior doors and seek shelter in a bathroom or basement. Bathtubs can provide some shelter if you cover yourself with plywood or other materials.
• Evacuate to a shelter or a neighbor's home if your home is damaged or if you are instructed to do so by emergency personnel.
• If power is lost, turn off all major appliances to reduce the chances of damage of a power surge.
• Do not handle electrical equipment and do not use the telephone except in an emergency.