Hurricane of the highest category is coming to Florida: how to prepare

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Hurricane Irma, which was given the highest 5 category, could hit the coast of South Florida this weekend. This forecast was given by the US National Hurricane Tracking Center, located at Florida International University.

According to the report, the wind speed has already exceeded 175 miles per hour.

Florida Governor Rick Scott объявил statewide emergency mode.

What to do?

Prepare an alarming briefcase

Collect everything you need in case of emergency evacuation. This includes documents, first aid supplies, clothing, a sleeping bag, food and water to live independently for at least 4 of the day.

Remember that light, gas, water, telephones may not work for several days or even weeks. Think in advance how you will do without them.

When you stock up on food, give preference to products with a long shelf life. It can be canned meat, fruits, vegetables, sealed bread, sweets, pastries, cereals and other dry foods.

Do not forget about soap, shampoo, toilet paper, a second pair of glasses or contact lenses if you wear them.

Hurricane brings heavy rain, so it would be nice to get rubber boots, gloves, waterproof things.

Record emergency numbers

For a special number, find out how to evacuate.

Broward County - 311;

Storm Information Line - 954-831-4000;

Emergency Office - 954-831-3900,

For people with hearing impairments - 954-357-5608.

Miami County - 311;

Emergency Office - 305-468-5400; 305-5137-7700 or 311;

For people with hearing impairments - 305-468-5400.

Palm Beach County

24-hour help - 561-712-6400.

Monroe County

The number during the storm - 800-955-5504;

Emergency Office - 305-289-6018;

Flood Assistance Office - 605-292-4591.

Florida

Emergency assistance - 850-413-9969;

For people with hearing impairments - 800-226-4329.

In addition, in the US there is a wireless emergency message system that will come to your mobile phone for free if you are in a disaster zone: a hurricane, a forest fire, etc.

These messages are completely free, and many have already saved their lives, writes NWS.

Instructions for including these messages, as well as details about the service, can be found. here.

Hurricane can bring heavy rain, hence the threat of flooding. Determine where dams and dams are located nearby. Consider whether they are a danger to you.

Check the area around the house

Look at the bushes and trees near your home. See if they can weather the storm. On the one hand, plantings protect your home and hold back the power of the storm, but on the other hand, trees can break and cause damage not only to your home, but also to you.

Always keep windows and doors closed. A great solution would be the shutters on the windows. They may be permanent or temporary. You can cut them out of hard plywood and set for the time of the storm.

Put all the outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans in the garage or house - that is, everything that is not fixed.

Refill a full tank of your car in advance.

Make sure you have cash, as ATMs may be de-energized.

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