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Hurricane season
officially runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. Homeowners,
renters and business owners throughout Mississippi should
prepare for the threat of hurricanes. For specific information
on how citizens and businesses can better prepare for the
hurricane season, go to http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/hu_season.shtm#property
If a hurricane
threatens your area, you should:
- Listen to the radio or TV for information.
- Secure your home, close storm shutters or board up your
windows, secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
- Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise,
turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting
and keep its doors closed.
- Turn off propane tanks.· Avoid using the phone
except for serious emergencies.
- Move your boat if time permits.
- Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning
and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers
with water.
You should
evacuate under these conditions:
- If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be
sure to follow their instructions.
- If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure, such
shelters are particularly hazardous during hurricanes no
matter how well-fastened to the ground.
- If you live in a high-rise building; hurricane winds are
stronger at higher elevations.
- If you live on the coast, in a floodplain, near a river
or on an inland waterway.
- If you think you are in danger.
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