TEST YOUR HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS KNOWLEDGE

    1. MYTH: Preparing for disasters
      is time-consuming and expensive.
      FACT: Signing up for local
      alerts and warnings is free. Many preparedness apps are also free.
      FACT: Your home may already
      contain emergency kit items.
      FACT: You can purchase items
      for an emergency kit and
      assemble it over time.
      FACT: Having an adequate
      emergency supply of food and a
      communication plan can be of
      benefit no matter the hazard.
    2. MYTH: My homeowners
      insurance should cover
      everything if a hurricane
      affects me.
      FACT: This is not always the
      case. Check your insurance
      policy and consult your
      insurance agent.
      FACT: Standard homeowners
      insurance does not cover flood
      damage.
    3. MYTH: In an emergency, only
      first responders need to know
      what to do.
      FACT: Everyone needs to know
      what to do before, during, and
      after a hurricane to protect
      themselves, their families, and
      their neighbors.
      FACT: First responders may not
      reach you for hours or days after
      a hurricane strikes. Everyone
      needs to know what to do to
      stay safe.
    4.  MYTH: I am prepared for any
      emergency, including a
      hurricane, if I have an
      emergency kit packed.
      FACT: Emergency preparedness
      requires more than a kit.
      FACT: Having a family
      communication plan, signing up
      for alerts and warnings, and
      knowing what to do and how to
      evacuate are also important.
      FACT: Many emergencies
      require knowledge of what to do
      to protect yourself.

     

    5. MYTH: It’s okay if I drive through a small amount of floodwater.
    FACT: As little as 12 inches of
    water can float smaller SUVs
    and 18 inches of water can float
    larger vehicles such as full-size
    SUVs.
    FACT: The depth of the water is
    not always obvious, and moving
    water has tremendous power.
    Turn Around Don’t Drown®
    FACT: Even a small amount of
    water on a road may hide dangers
    such as undermined roads ready
    to collapse.
    6. MYTH: A person can safely wait
    to evacuate until confirmation
    that a hurricane is in their area.

    FACT: Those who wait for actual
    confirmation of a hurricane may
    be trapped by high winds,
    flooding, or traffic.

    7. MYTH: If I tape my windows, it
    will protect them from strong
    hurricane force winds.
    FACT: Taping windows can
    create larger and deadlier shards
    of glass.
    FACT: Hurricane shutters or
    impact-resistant windows are far
    more effective in protecting
    against breakage of windows.