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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. 3. WHEN A HURRICANE THREATENS a.Pay attention to official announcements on radio and/or television b.If you are in a vulnerable area, be prepared to evacuate. c.Clear your property of all outdoor debris, such as lawn chairs, trash and garbage cans, and other possible project able items 4. DURING THE STORM a.Stay indoors b.If the power goes, flashlights are safer than candles or kerosene lamps. c.Use your telephone for emergencies only. d.Continue to monitor your radio. e.Remain indoors until an official “All Clear” is given 5. AFTER THE HURRICANE a. Respond to instructions given by police and media announcements by County Emergency Management and the Red Cross. b. Avoid low-hanging wires c. Beware of weakened roads, bridges and tree limbs d. Use the telephone for emergencies only. Report hazards. e. Avoid the temptation to sightsee. Think “Safety First.” There are many “How to Prepare for a Hurricane” booklets available and the patient should be advised to obtain one for their particular area in order to be appraised of the emergency procedures available to them. Home Health Agency Policies A-70