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Hurricanes

Remember:

• A Hurricane Watch is issued for a coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.
  
• A Hurricane Warning is issued when hurricane conditions are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less. Hurricane conditions include winds of 74 miles an hour (64 knots) or greater, and/or dangerously high tides and waves. Actions for protection of life and property should begin immediately when the warning is issued.

When a Hurricane Watch is issued for your area:

• Check often for official bulletins on radio, TV or NOAA Weather Radio
  
• Ensure your car has a full fuel tank
  
• Check mobile home tie-downs
  
• Securely moor small craft (double lines) or move to safe mooring.
  
• Stock up on canned provisions
  
• Check supplies of special medicines and drugs
  
• Check batteries for radio and flashlights. Have plenty of spare batteries.
  
• Secure lawn furniture and other loose material outdoors.
  
• Tape, board, or shutter windows to prevent shattering
  
• Wedge sliding glass doors to prevent their lifting out of their tracks

Don't forget to prepare your business for emergencies. FEMA's Ready Businesss website offers valuable planning resources to help you stay open for business after an emergency. 

When a Hurricane Warning is Issued for Your Area

• Stay informed to learn whether government officials want you to shelter-in-place or evacuate
  
• Know the scale of the hurricane (category 1 - 5) and how that will affect your home and the surrounding area. Visit the National Hurricane Center to learn more.
  
• Be prepared for floods, power outages, and other effects of the hurricane

Sign up for Alert Montgomery to receive hurricane watches and warnings for Montgomery County directly to your phone or e-mail

 For more information on hurricanes, visit Ready.gov

For more information on hurricanes, visit the National Hurricane Center.

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