How to Protect Yourself From the Dangers That Hurricanes Leave Behind Protecting your health and safety are just as important after a hurricane as during a hurricane.
Hurricanes leave a number of dangers behind.
Here are some tips for preventing illness, injury, and death after a hurricane. Find out what roads, areas, and buildings are safe to return to. You can get this information from public announcements or the authorities. Avoid moving water, regardless of depth or speed. Do not drive through flooded roads.