Be Prepared

  • Have a plan for you and your family.
  • Know the hurricane risks in your area – learn the storm surge history and elevation of your area.
  • Learn about local sheltering plans, including the location of official shelters.
  • Make sure your emergency supplies kit is stocked and ready for use.
  • Have at least a one-week supply of medications on hand.
  • Obtain and store materials, such as plywood, necessary to properly secure your home.
  • Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.
  • Close windows and keep a safe distance from them during the storm.
  • Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed of dead wood.
  • Review your insurance policy.
  • Determine where to move your boat in an emergency.
  • Fill your vehicles fuel tanks up.
  • Make plans now on what to do with your pets should you be required to evacuate your residence.
  • Individuals with special needs or others requiring more information should contact the Town's Emergency Management Office.
  • If you have an alternate source of energy like a generator make sure the fuel tank is full, you have an additional fuel supply and that it is in proper working order.