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Turn your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest setting. Store
plastic bottles of water and newspaper in vacant areas of the freezer
since a full freezer keeps food longer. Open doors as little as
possible.
Board up windows and glass doors, if possible, and tape those which
are not boarded-up.
Stuff towels and throw rugs against window sill to keep water out.
Wedge sliding glass doors shut with a bar or piece of wood.
Draw all drapers and blinds to help stop glass flying from broken
windows.
Drape furnishings with tarpaulins or plastic sheeting to protect hem
from potential water damage.
Clean sinks and bathtubs with chlorine cleanser and run washing
machine load with chlorine bleach so that they may be used for water
storage. Fill them with water.
Bring pets indoors and make necessary preparations.
Place personal valuables and important papers or items in waterproof
containers or plastic bags, and place them on a higher level
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When the electricity goes out, cut off your home's electricity at the
breaker box to avoid overloading the system when the electricity
returns.
Cut off propane gas at the tank.
Cut off water if possible to avoid flooding from broken pipes when
water service is restored.
Cut off the water valve to the hot water heater.
When winds begin to pick-up, go inside and lock all doors.
Crack windows slightly to avoid interior compression.
Unplug all appliances with motors, including refrigerators, washers,
dryers, videotape players, hairdryers, etc.
Remove pictures and bric-a-brac from wall.
Tie down or secure items that could become projectiles such as garbage
cans, grills, lawn chairs, signs, porch furniture, etc.
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