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Hurricanes

Remember:

• A Hurricane Watch is issued for a coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.
  
• A Hurricane Warning is issued when hurricane conditions are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less. Hurricane conditions include winds of 74 miles an hour (64 knots) or greater, and/or dangerously high tides and waves. Actions for protection of life and property should begin immediately when the warning is issued.

When a Hurricane Watch is issued for your area:

• Check often for official bulletins on radio, TV or NOAA Weather Radio
  
• Ensure your car has a full fuel tank
  
• Check mobile home tie-downs
  
• Securely moor small craft (double lines) or move to safe mooring.
  
• Stock up on canned provisions
  
• Check supplies of special medicines and drugs
  
• Check batteries for radio and flashlights. Have plenty of spare batteries.
  
• Secure lawn furniture and other loose material outdoors.
  
• Tape, board, or shutter windows to prevent shattering
  
• Wedge sliding glass doors to prevent their lifting out of their tracks

When a Hurricane Warning is Issued for Your Area

• Stay informed to learn whether government officials want you to shelter-in-place or evacuate
  
• Know the scale of the hurricane (category 1 - 5) and how that will affect your home and the surrounding area. Visit the National Hurricane Center to learn more.
  
• Be prepared for floods, power outages, and other effects of the hurricane

Sign up for Alert Montgomery to receive hurricane watches and warnings for Montgomery County directly to your phone or e-mail

 For more information on hurricanes, visit Ready.gov

For more information on hurricanes, visit the National Hurricane Center.