Where to Hide if You Stay Examine the building and plan in advance what you will do if winds become strong.
Strong winds can cause structural failure and turn loose objects into deadly missiles.
Don't stay if you've been ordered to leave. Find the safest place Stay in a site near the center of the house, on the side opposite the direction the wind is blowing. Stay alert to radio broadcasts for the changes in wind direction, especially once the eye of the hurricane has passed. The safest places in your home are small, enclosed rooms away from windows. These include hallways and closets.