With high winds comes the danger of turning innocent lawn furniture into deadly missiles; tie down or bring indoors such items as potted plants, wind chimes and lawn chairs.
Boarding windows is recommended over taping. If your living situation does not allow for it, such as living in an apartment complex, it is recommended that a mattress be placed over the window to stop flying glass and slow potential projectiles.
The safest place to be in a structure during a hurricane is an internal room with no windows, such as a bathroom or closet.
Be Prepared
Many experts suggest a weeks worth of supplies when planning to weather a hurricane. Non-perishable and canned foods are important (and don’t forget a can opener!) as well as plenty of drinking water. Don’t forget pets; keep an ample supply of food and other items, such as cat litter.
Here are some specific supplies:
Extra Clothes
Blankets
Sleeping bags
Valuables
Flashlights
Extra bulbs and batteries
Candles
Matches
Hurricane Lamp
Special-diet food
Paper plates (and cups and utensils)
Bleach
Grill, coal, lighter fluid
Cooler
Water containers
Personal Items
Baby food, diapers, medicine, etc
Two-week supply of prescription medicine
Games/books
Generator and fuel
Bottled water (at least one gallon per person per day)