Hurricane Season Survival Guide

With snow hitting the Northeast already, there is no predicting what the weather will do next, and living on Hurricane alley, it’s best to always be prepared. After the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, many residents were proactive about hurricane safety, and we want to further reiterate what those practices entail so you and your family can stay safe and alert.
 

Be ‘In the Know’

Do you live in an evacuation area? Is your home storm protected? If the National Weather Service is flashing an alert on your television, it’s already too late to properly protect your home. Surge flooding and wind are the most common detriments to properties in severe storms, so preventing these damages is invaluable. Make sure you understand how protected your home is in order to weather the storm.
 

Emergency Contacts

You have to write them on hospital forms, and you have to write them in case of weather emergencies.

Some helpful contacts include:

• Local Police and Fire/Rescue Departments
• Town Government
• Local Hospital
• Local Utilities
• Local American Red Cross
• Local TV Stations
• Local Radio Stations
• Your Property Insurance Agent

Take Action

If disaster strikes when you’re separated from your family, you could go frantic trying to locate them, especially if there is no phone service. Have an evacuation plan set in place with a designated meeting spot to ensure that your family can find safety together.
 

Emergency Kit

It’s advisable to have a pre-packed emergency kit available for sudden disasters. Water, flashlight, first aid equipment, driver’s license, passport, cash and anything else to have in cases of emergencies would go into your kit – just make sure not to over pack. Be sure to have plenty of cash readily available in the case of a sudden disaster, as bank cards may be rendered useless in this type of situation. If applicable, it is also wise to keep a secondary kit at a safety location away from home.
 

Have an Evacuation Plan

Make sure you allow enough time to pack any other belongings and communicate with friends and extended family should you need to evacuate your home. Even if you’re not ordered to evacuate, weigh the potential harms and make the best decision for you and your family. If you decide to wait out the storm, stay cautious. Even when calmness is restored, the winds could change direction and quickly revert to hurricane status. Wait until officials declare an area safe.
 

After the Storm, Stay Alert

After a hurricane hits, an unfortunate trail of wreckage is oftentimes left in its wake. And when the damage is done, Advanced Waste & Water Technology (AWWT) is there to help. AWWT is a water treatment and waste management company that specializes in water and waste treatment. After Hurricane Sandy, AWWT worked around the clock assisting its clients, which include municipalities, with the treatment of water contaminated with petroleum.
 

To learn more about AWWT’s Hurricane Sandy Contamination Response and how AWWT can be your solution during hurricane season, click here.