A Hurricane Watch is issued when hurricane conditions are likely within 24-36 hours.

• Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports.
• Check emergency supplies.
• Fuel car.
• Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys and garden tools; anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.
• Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows.
  
• Remove outside antennas.
• Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings.
• Open refrigerator only when absolutely necessary and close quickly.
• Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, bottles and cooking utensils.
• Store valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container on the highest level of your home.
• Review evacuation plan.
• Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place. Use rope or chain to secure boat to trailer. Use tiedowns to anchor trailer to the ground or house.
  

A Hurricane Warning is issued when hurricane conditions are expected in 24 hours or less.

• Listen constantly to a battery-operated radio or television for official instructions.
• If in a mobile home, check tiedowns and evacuate immediately.
• Avoid elevators.

If officials indicate evacuation is necessary:

• Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for washed-out bridges.
• Unplug appliances. Turn off electricity, gas and main water valve.
• Tell your designated family contact or someone outside of the storm area where you are going.
  
• If time permits, and you live in a surge or flood zone, elevate furniture to protect it from flooding or better yet, move it to a higher floor.
• Take Disaster Supply Kit, warm protective clothing, blankets and sleeping bags to shelter.
• Lock up home and leave.