Town of Ocean Ridge
6450 North Ocean Blvd.
Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
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What To Do During A Hurricane Watch or Warning
 

DURING A WATCH

DEFINITION: A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS HURRICANE CONDITIONS (SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 74 MPH) ARE POSSIBLE IN THE AREA WITHIN 36 HOURS.

GENERAL PREPARATIONS

  • Turn on TV or radio and listen for continuing updates

  • Review your evacuation plan

  • Check evacuation kit and/or family disaster supplies kit and gather any missing items

  • Contact family members to coordinate storm preparations

  • Notify your out-of-area host that you may be evacuating

  • Place important documents and photos in waterproof plastic bags

  • Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings; open only when necessary and close quickly

  • Freeze plastic jugs or cartons of water

  • Fill up drinking water containers

  • Scrub bathtub and fill with water; keep bucket handy for flushing toilet

  • Fuel up vehicles and propane tanks; obtain fuel for generators

  • Prep and test generator if you have one (Do not operate during storm.) (See page 23.)

  • Stow or cover irreplaceable items; move breakables away from windows

  • Put up shutters if you have them

  • Buy roof turbine cap(s) before a storm is imminent. Remove turbine and cap vent hole when storm is approaching.

  • Bring in outdoor furniture, wind chimes, flags, trash cans, etc; anchor grills, antennas, etc.

  • Tie down or stabilize boat

  • Secure outdoor gates

  • Reinforce garage door

DURING A WARNING

DEFINITION: A HURRICANE WARNING MEANS HURRICANE-FORCE CONDITIONS (SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 74 MPH) ARE EXPECTED IN YOUR AREA IN 24 HOURS OR LESS.

Mandatory Evacuation: All residents living in a manufactured or mobile home must evacuate in a hurricane warning. Even if an evacuation order is not issued, consider leaving anyway — even tropical storm-force winds can topple a manufactured home. Residents in low-lying areas and on barrier islands may be required to evacuate depending upon the storm’s projected path and flooding potential.

IF YOU LEAVE:

  • Notify your host home and family members that you are evacuating

  • Bring along your pre-assembled evacuation kit including water, snacks, cash and medications

  • Bring driver license, photo ID, proof of address, proof of insurance, loan papers, deeds and important documents, family photos, pets (unless other arrangements were made), an address book and a list of important phone numbers including family contacts

  • Gas up your vehicle (Do not enter an evacuation route on less than a full tank.)

  • Put up shutters, if you have them

  • Secure patio/yard furniture

  • Secure all doors and windows

  • If boarding pets, take them to their destination (Animal Care & Control will accept pets within 24 hours of landfall.)

  • Lock up and leave, allowing at least twice the usual travel time. Avoid flooded roads and beware of

  • washed out bridges and canals.

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  • Go to your predetermined host home or an emergency shelter, if necessary. (Note: Pets are not

  • allowed at Red Cross shelters – only official service animals.)

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  • Notify your prearranged family contact when you arrive at your storm-safe location

IF YOU STAY:

  • Finish putting up shutters (Do not attempt to go buy plywood at this point.)

  • Leave radio or TV on an emergency information station

  • Do laundry

  • Move vehicle(s) into a garage or next to a building; avoid parking near trees and utility poles

  • Get out your emergency supply kit and keep handy

  • Fill water containers, bath tub and sinks

  • Freeze water jugs and fill ice chest

  • Turn refrigerator to lowest setting and lower A/C (Turn their circuit breakers off after power goes out.)

  • Recharge batteries

  • Place flashlights and batteries throughout the house and keep one with you (Do not use candles.)

  • Secure all doors and windows

Source: Palm Beach County
05/08