Start buying food and supplies You can avoid long lines and shortages by buying basic supplies before the hurricane approaches. Last-minute tips Indoor checklist Check supplies and plan to stay inside. Outdoor checklist Put up your shutters and secure loose items. During the storm There isn't much to do now except hunker down and stay inside. When a storm has blown past, that doesn't mean the danger is over.
More people die after a hurricane than during it.
Cleaning up the mess Getting your house back to normal can help you get back to normal. Here are some tips to help you clean up. Produced by Newsday Electronic Publishing.