Plan Ahead
- Plan your evacuation routes.
- Learn location of official Red Cross shelter (Nassau Community College).
- Purchase or maintain emergency equipment, such as flashlights, generators, radios, and cell phones.
- Plan an alternative location for your boat.
- Buy plywood or other material to protect your home.
- Fill sandbags with designated sand; do not fill from beach.
- Create a Family Emergency Plan.
- Make a Hurricane Emergency "Go" Kit
- Review your insurance policy.
- Find pet-friendly locations along the evacuation route.
- Make sure your car has a full tank of gas
- Follow instructions issued by local officials.
- Be prepared to leave immediately if ordered.
- Notify neighbors and family members of your evacuation plans.