Budget Basics
After the Storm
While most tips are geared toward preparing you and your family before the storm,
here are some guidelines to help you after the storm.
• Remain where you are until the official “All Clear” notification is given by local emergency management officials.
• Use your battery-operated radio at home to monitor conditions and receive the latest instructions.
• If you are returning home following a hurricane, be aware that travel times will be long and roadways may be hazardous.
• Assess immediate family needs.
• Assess immediate hazards and conditions in your area.
• Assess damage to your house and property, recording and photographing when possible to protect your assets.
Observe safety measures such as:- Use gas and charcoal grills outdoors only, as they can cause fires and produce deadly carbon monoxide gas.
- After power is restored, leave the main circuit breaker off until water has receded.
- Do not turn on appliances which are damp or wet.
- Leave air conditioner off until power has stabilized.
- Use extreme care with chain saws and generators.
- Avoid downed wires and debris which can cause injury.
- Follow boil water directives, purify as necessary, and use only uncontaminated water for drinking, brushing teeth, and cleaning contact lenses.
- Coordinate with insurance agents and city officials for permanent repairs.
