Hurricane Preparedness

What you can do

From June through November, residents of the Peninsula and Middle Peninsula experience what has come to be known as "Hurricane Season."

Unlike many natural disasters, hurricanes are a phenomenon for which, at least to some degree, we can prepare in advance.

Before disaster strikes, take time to prepare your family, your property, and to know what to do should an evacuation be necessary.

The following links can be helpful as you make your personal disaster plan:

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist

http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/Preparedness/checklists/Hurricane.pdf

Virginia Dept. of Transportation Hurricane Evacuation Guide

http://www.virginiadot.org/alpha/2010hurricaneswf/10015_newguide.html

Virginia Department of Emergency Management

http://vaemergency.com/

Planning for Your Pets During a Hurricane

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/pet_plan.shtml

http://www.rtohq.org/guide-to-pet-disaster-preparedness-for-renters-and-homeowners.php