Local news media periodically broadcast alerts with regard to hurricane location, intensity, and direction of travel. Surviving a hurricane is possible, if one considers that property is not worth risking life. The key to a survival is preparedness . Preparedness means a sound hurricane plan. Preparation for a hurricane involves knowing when to secure property and when to evacuate the threatened area.
Evacuation is the best precaution for surviving any hurricane.
Hurricanes usually travel over sea or land masses at a speed that will allow people to evacuate. Any preparation plan should include the possibility of evacuation. Hurricane Watches and Warnings A hurricane watch is a governmental agency announcement issued for an area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions, generally to strike within 36 hours. A hurricane warning is an announcement issued for an area when hurricane conditions are expected to strike within 24 hours. When a hurricane warning is received, all protective preparations should be made, with the expectation that the hurricane will strike.