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Once a hurricane warning has been issued: <br /> Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator and/or the <br /> designated official. <br /> • Leave areas that might be affected by storm tide or stream flooding. <br /> During a hurricane: <br /> • Remain indoors and consider the following: <br /> Small interior rooms on the lowest floor and without windows,, <br /> Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows, and <br /> Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick, or block with no <br /> windows. <br /> Bfi=ard.- <br /> If indoors: <br /> • Stay calm and await instructions from.the Emergency Coordinator or the <br /> designated official. <br /> • Stay indoors! <br /> • If there is no heat: <br /> Close off unneeded rooms or areas. <br /> Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors. <br /> Cover windows at night. <br /> • Eat and'dr'nk. Food provides the body with energy and heat. Fluids prevent <br /> dehydration. <br /> • Wear layers of loose-:fitting','Iight-weight.,"warm clothing, if available. <br /> If outdoors: <br /> • Find a dry shelter,* Cover all exposed parts of the body. <br /> • If shelter is not available-, <br /> Prepare a lean-to,wind break,or snow cave for protection from the wind. <br /> Build a fire for heat and to attract attention. Place rocks around the fire to <br /> absorb and reflect heat. <br /> Do not eat snow. It Will lower your body temperature. Melt it first. <br /> If stranded'in a car or truck: <br /> • Stay in the vehicle! <br /> • Run the motor about ten minutes each hour. Open the windows a little for fresh <br /> air to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure the <br /> exhaust pipe is not blocked. <br /> • Make yourself visible to rescuers. <br /> Turn on the dome light at night wheri running the engine. <br /> Tie a colored cloth to your antenna or door. <br /> Raise the hood after the snow stops falling. <br /> • Exercise,to keep blood circulating and to keep warm. <br />