5 Tips to Stay Safe After a Hurricane
The best way to stay safe during the hurricane season is to be prepared.
It’s pretty common to know some safety tips for hurricanes. However, do you know what you should do after one passes? If not, our hurricane claim lawyers created this hurricane safety tips blog for you. You can also find additional info from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Let’s begin.
1. Keep up to Date with Important News
After a storm, the regular rhythms of society become out of whack, making for a chaotic recovery effort at first. Keep the following hurricane safety tips in mind to stay on top of what’s going on in your area:
- Call 911 to report any emergencies, including gas leaks and downed power lines
- Call 211 to find shelter and other information about the disaster
- Monitor the media for condition updates and emergency information
2. Be Wary of Hazards
Just because the hurricane is over doesn’t mean that the danger has passed. Plenty of hazards linger for days, weeks, or even months after a devastating storm, so remember the following hurricane safety precautions:
- Don’t drive through flooded roads: just two feet of water can sweep you away
- Stay out of damaged buildings and off roads until authorities deem them safe
- Steer clear of downed wires, and always assume a downed line is live
- Don’t return home until it’s safe to do so
- Be wary of the possibility that trees will be snapped over roofs and roads, and other natural hazards
3. Check Your Home for Damage
Damage to your home can range from fallen trees to mold or mildew in your walls or under your floors. Here are some hurricane safety tips to follow if your home is damaged:
- Enter your home after the inspection. Especially if you can see damage to the exterior walls
- Consider hiring a qualified electrician to assess the damage to your electrical systems
- If you have a well, don’t drink from it. You should have it checked for bacteria or harmful chemicals
- Don’t turn on your gas, electricity, and water until you know it’s safe to do so
- If you have reason to believe you have a natural gas leak: go outside immediately. Also, don’t turn on any electrical appliances or switches
- Take photos and videos to document the damage to your house and contact your insurance company
4. Stay Clean
Flooding can pick up bad bacteria and chemicals from certain jobs. As a result, these toxins can end up in your drinking water. Make sure to follow these hurricane safety tips to avoid getting sick after a hurricane:
- Boil your water before drinking it until the water supply is safe to drink
- Avoid entering flood water that might contain oil, gas, or raw sewage
- Clean and disinfect everything that got wet from the storm or the flooding, and be wary of mold
- Throw away food that was in contact with flood water. Also, if it was in temps above 40° F for two hours or more, or looks “off”
5. Be a Good Neighbor
Louisianans are known for our warm welcome and party spirit. After a hurricane, make sure to keep that spirit alive by following these hurricane safety tips:
- Checking in on family, friends, and neighbors, especially older folks or those who might need extra help
- Texting or using social media to let people outside the disaster area know you’re okay
Utilize These Hurricane Safety Tips to Have a Safe Hurricane Season
We hope that you and your family stay safe by following these hurricane safety precautions this season. And be sure to not only be safe after the storm, but prepare for the hurricane before it arrives!
Remember, even with the most preparation, accidents can still happen. If you find yourself in such a situation, we urge you to reach out to us for a free consultation. We understand the stress that can come before and after a hurricane. Especially when it arises from someone else’s negligence.
That’s why our dedicated team is here to assist you in getting the compensation you’re owed. It’s time to Get Gordon and Get it Done.
