Complete preparation activities. If you are not advised to evacuate, stay indoors, away from windows. The worst part of the storm will happen once the eye passes over and the winds blow from the opposite direction. Trees, shrubs, buildings, and other objects damaged by the first winds can be broken or destroyed by the second winds. Be alert for tornadoes.
Tornadoes can happen during a hurricane and after it passes over.
Remain indoors, in the center of your home, in a closet or bathroom without windows. Stay away from flood waters. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car and climb to higher ground. Know what to do after a hurricane is over Keep listening to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio or TV stations for instructions.