Learning the hurricane warning messages and planning ahead can reduce the chances of injury or major property damage. Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross, ask for your community's hurricane preparedness plan. This plan should include information on the safest evacuation routes and nearby shelters. Learn safe routes inland. Have disaster supplies on hand.
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Pets may not be allowed into emergency shelters for health and space reasons. Contact your local humane society for information on local animal shelters. Cellphones can serve as a great form of contact. Make sure your carrier includes long distance calling on your plan. Be sure that everyone has the number of the contact person.