In the event you are asked to evacuate your home:

• Decide in advance where to go – a friend's home, a motel, or a shelter are possible options.
• Identify a safe evacuation route – and alternate routes. Remember that roads may be crowded and that bridges or causeways may be under water.
• Keep your car fueled and store some bottled water, nutritious snacks, and blankets in the trunk.
• Listen to local radio or television for the latest information and instructions for your area.
• Make arrangements for your pets. If you need to be evacuated to a shelter, most shelters won't allow them. Animals that assist people with disabilities are permitted.
• Before leaving your home, shut off the gas, water, and electricity.

After the Storm

Be sure to heed the safety warnings of local officials. Don’t go into your home until it is safe to do so. It’s important to be cautious of hazards – such as downed power lines and broken glass. When it is safe to enter:

• Cover exposed portions of property with heavy-duty tarps and board up any broken windows. Protect the premises from additional exposure to the elements and minimize the possibility of additional property damage.
• Save receipts for temporary repairs, make inventory lists of damaged property, and write down any issues or concerns they have, so that insurance personnel can process your claim as quickly as possible.

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