Pregnant women in their last month or at high risk must ask their doctors if hospitalization is necessary. Most hospitals will not admit pregnant women without authorization from a physician. If approved, make arrangements for children; hospitals likely won't allow children or spouses to come along.
The most important precaution you can take to reduce damage to your home and property is to protect the areas where wind can enter.
Be sure the business hired to install a generator is reputable and responsible.
Plenty of South Floridians go about their regular household routine when a storm knocks out the electricity. Generators power up and these folks are heating soup, playing video games and enjoying hot showers.
The danger zone is usually in the forward right quadrant, (the front of the storm to the right of its track). Here the storm generates the greatest wind speeds, builds the highest storm surge and creates the most spin off tornadoes.
A combination of shutter types can be used to protect a home against hurricane winds.
A hurricane approaches and what's the first thing to go? A screened pool or patio enclosure. But there are precautions a homeowner can take.
Among the important items to protect during a storm are your documents. Have a reliable system for storing important documents even without the threat of a hurricane. If possible, documents that can't be replaced should be stored in a bank safety deposit box.
Plywood hurricane shutters can be far more effective when they are installed inside window frames instead of nailed into walls, hurricane experts said.
Forecasters rely on data collected by three different aircraft to monitor a hurricane's intensity and motion. Two are highly specialized planes operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; the third is operated by the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Anchors with reinforced straps are a necessary part of all new and used mobile and manufactured homes.
Amount of damage Barometricpressure Winds Storm surge
''The right tree in the right place'' has long been the mantra of tree experts. When you hear that phrase, you probably think: Do not put a big tree under a power line. You're correct.
Power outages may be inevitable during a storm, but you should be aware of potential electrical hazards and ways to minimize your risk. Below are electricity-related tips to keep your home and family safe during hurricane season, courtesy of Florida Power & Light (FPL).
Before a storm hits, here's what you should do to protect your swimming pool: If you fear flooding, lower the water to about three inches below the skimmer. Close the skimmer valve to prevent damage to the pump and piping. Water in the pool will act as a shield for the finish of the pool, protecting it from sand and flying debris.
South Floridians know the drill: Hurricane season is about to start. It's time to check your homeowners' insurance policy to make sure you have sufficient coverage.
This hurricane season will be my 30th in South Florida. Though blessedly spared outright devastation, we have, of course, been touched.
The American Red Cross of Greater Miami and the Keys and Miami-Dade County will host a Storm Prep Expo: Get Ready for Hurricane Season from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr.
Plan now for your pet's safety during a storm. If you live in an evacuation zone, you will be required to leave, no matter how many pets you own.
BEFORE THE STORM Keep vehicle in a garage or carport, if available. Otherwise, park close to the building on the side away from the wind. Vans and semi-trailers can be blown over if they are exposed to the full force of the winds.
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