FEMA Public Service Announcements

Hurricane: 30s

37. E-Kit Items

ANNCR: Before a hurricane strikes, plan ahead and prepare for your family's safety. First, make a family emergency supply kit, and include a flashlight, battery-operated radio, extra batteries, and a first aid kit. Take emergency food, water in plastic bottles, a non-electric can opener, and a week's worth of medications. If you are advised to evacuate the area, be sure the emergency supply kit goes with you when you leave. This has been a public service message from FEMA.

38. Flood Insurance, NFIP Hotline

ANNCR: Hurricanes strike U.S. coastal areas nearly every year with powerful winds and rain. Many people don't know that the severe damage to homes and property caused by hurricane driven floodwaters is NOT covered by homeowners insurance. To protect yourself and your family from financial loss due to floods, ask your local insurance agent about the National Flood Insurance Program, or call 1-800-427-4661. That's 1-800-427-4661.

39. Hurricane Watch/Warning, E-Kit

ANNCR: A hurricane watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within a 24-36 hour period. During a hurricane watch, listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports. If there is a hurricane warning, you may be advised to evacuate the area. Check the contents of your emergency supply kit, and fill plastic water bottles with one gallon of fresh water per person per day. This has been a public service message from FEMA.

40. Utilities, Website

ANNCR: Hurricanes can cause hidden damage to your home or property, breaking electric lines, gas and water pipes. Take a few minutes right now to teach family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water, and you can help prevent hurricane related fire and water damage to your home. For more information, visit the FEMA website at w-w-w-dot-FEMA-dot-gov, or contact your local Red Cross.

41. Family Communications Plan

ANNCR: Hurricane force winds, rain and floodwaters can make streets and bridges impassable. In a hurricane, you may be cut off from your home and family. That's why every family should have a family emergency communication plan - a plan for getting back together if you're ever separated during a disaster. Have everyone agree to call the same out-of-town friend or relative and leave a message about where they are. Listen to this station for other important safety information from FEMA.

42. General Preparedness

ANNCR: Knowing what to do when a hurricane strikes takes planning and preparation. First, stay aware of changing weather conditions. Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports. While you're waiting for news and weather, check on the condition of your emergency supplies. Be sure you have a flashlight, extra batteries and a first-aid kit. For more important safety information visit the FEMA website at w-w-w-dot-FEMA-gov.

43. Hurricane Warning info for Houses, Mobile Homes

ANNCR: A hurricane warning is issued when hurricane conditions are expected in 24 hours or less. If you are at home when you hear a hurricane warning, stay inside, away from windows, skylights, and glass doors. If you are in a mobile home, check and secure the tiedowns and evacuate by driving inland or to a local emergency shelter immediately. Remember, in a mobile home, lock-up and leave when you hear a hurricane warning. This has been a public service message from FEMA.

44. Hurricane Watch: Preparing to Evacuate

ANNCR: A hurricane watch means there is an immediate possibility of high winds and torrential rain causing extensive damage and flooding. It is sometimes necessary to warn all residents to evacuate before conditions become dangerous. To prepare for an evacuation, secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and the main water valve. If you are advised to evacuate, lock up your home and leave immediately. This has been a public service message from FEMA.

45. Returning Home: Check the Utilities

ANNCR: If the hurricane forced you to evacuate, return home only after authorities advise that it is safe. Enter your home with caution. Snakes, insects, and other animals may have escaped floodwaters by going inside. DO NOT turn on anything electric until you have made a thorough check for gas leaks. And if you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. This has been a public service message from FEMA.