Watch Checklist
- Listen to local radio or television stations for hurricane progress reports and emergency orders.
- Check emergency supplies.
- If you have not already done so, fuel your car.
- If you have not already done so, stock up on water, non-perishable food, water and ice.
- Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.
- Secure buildings by closing shutters and/or boarding up windows. Remove outside antennas.
- Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly.
- Fill bathtubs, washing machines, sinks and other containers with clean water.
- Review evacuation plan.
- Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place. Use rope or chain to secure boat to trailer. Use tie downs to anchor trailer to the ground or house.


