Stay in the lowest level of your home well away from any windows. An interior hallway, bathroom or closet may the safest location. Remember to cover members of your family with a mattress or to seek shelter under something very sturdy like a well-constructed dining room table that could protect them from possible debris. Make your hurricane plan a part of a family discussion. Share your plan with friends and relatives.
Hurricane preparedness is a team effort for everyone in the neighborhood and community.
This Homepage was prepared by John McDowell, Polk County Coordinator. The information contained in this Homepage is considered public domain and the Office of Emergency Management encourages interested persons to utilize any portions of it that might be of educational benefit or enhance their local programs.