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Hurricanes and Tropical Storms are potential disasters that plague Florida and much of the coastal areas of the eastern United States. Many injuries occur in the aftermath of a tropical storm and hurricane. And, asthe2021Hurricane Season progresses, now is a vital time to know all of the ways you and your neighbors can stay safe. The following are some tips you can follow to stay safe if a hurricane hits your area.
What to do after a Hurricane Strike
- Remain inside until local authorities say it is safe to go outside.
- If you must go outside, beware of fallen objects and down electrical wires. In Florida, you can report
- Downed powerlines to Florida Power & Light at 1-800-4OUTAGE.
- Inspect your home for damage to ensure that it is safe to stay there. Specifically, check for gas leaks and
- Potentially dangerous trees and structures.
- Contact your insurance agent. When doing this, take pictures of the damage and keep good records of repair and clean up costs.
- Stay out of areas with extensive flood damage.
- Don’t open manhole covers to drain flooded roadways. This could overburden the sewer system and cause a backup.
- If you live in an area where residential and commercial use areas (such as plant nurseries) are located near each other, be sure to keep residential and commercial debris separated.
- If your property isn’t near a curb or a public right-of-way, or if you live in a community with private roads, do not
- Move debris to the curb until instructed to do so by government officials.
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