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After the storm
Hurricane Kit
 Stay tuned to the news on either the local stations or the Government Emergency Broadcast Station on FM 100.1 mHz
DON'T leave your home or shelter until emergency officials (EMO) tell you it's safe. You may only be in the eye, with half the storm - sometimes the stronger half - still to come.
If you're not at home, don't return until you get the all-clear. Roads may be blocked by debris. Wait to learn from broadcast reports or shelter officials which roads are passable.
Stay out of the way of Rescue workers. Do not hinder their efforts.
DON'T sightsee. Keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles.
Driving will be treacherous. Roads may be filled with debris and downed power lines. If your neighborhood floods during the storm, listen to the radio for instructions. Rising water may require you to leave even after the storm has passed.
Watch and listen for reports of storm-spawned tornadoes.
DON'T call police, emergency unless you have a life-threatening emergency.
Report downed power lines and power outages to utility officials at 955
DON'T touch power lines. Watch for downed lines. Assume all lines are live unless told otherwise.
If you have lost your electricity open the refrigerator/freezer doors sparingly.
Watch your step. The area will be covered with broken glass and other debris. If damaged your home, your porch or tree limbs may be weakened and could give way.
Use your cell phones sparingly; they may be your only working phones. Battery life is limited. If you must call loved ones to let them know you're all right, be brief to free lines for others.
If the electrical wiring in your house is damaged, turn off the electricity at the mains.
Make a list of damage to your house, contents car or boat. At the earliest opportunity report any damage to your insurance company so that they can assist you in restoring the loss. Click Here for a BF&M Claim form.
Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and infirmed
Sterilize or boil your drinking water (see the Water Purification section to the left for details)
Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, quickly leave the building and leave the doors open. If you have not already done so turn off external gas cylinders/gas main. Call the gas company, Police or the fire Service
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