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What i should i do if a hurricane or typhoon is expected?

10 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

NOAA Weather Radio: Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS). Check your disaster supplies. Replace or restock as needed. Bring in anything that can be picked up by the wind.

Answered 2/10/2016

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Dr. James Lin answered

Follow warning...: Make sure to follow weather warning and take shelter as suggested if time allows; if not, stay low at strong wind-blowing, go to the high for flooding, and seek urgent shelter with essential necessity such as foods, water, clothes, etc. for expected hard time of 48 hours at least. Do not take a chance with wishful thinking.

Answered 10/11/2016

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Emergency prep : Always have food and water on hand, vehicles gassed up. Prescription medication and cash. There is a lot more and you can get plenty of information from American Red Cross and CDC websites and others

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Prepare!!: I have made it through quite a few hurricane & typhoons. 1. Be prepared to evacuate well in advance depending on the category . 2. Always keep gas tank at least 1/2 full. We had our cars full & we carried extra gas in very safe containers - as most of the gas stations were closed or out of gas for at least a couple hundred miles when we evacuated for Hurricane Ivan. 3. An emergency generator is

Answered 5/25/2017

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hurricane Preparati: •Have emergency supplies of food, water, medications, first aid kit, self-charging torch Radio •Have full gas tank of the vehicles •Keep Important documents in a safe place and take copies with you •Wind and waterproof clothing, sun hats, strong outdoor shoes, •Blankets, sleeping bags •Plan for shelter •Follow advice of Civil Defense Agency, County and State Officials. •Stay Calm.

Answered 11/27/2017

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