TEST YOUR HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS KNOWLEDGE
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
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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.