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PROTECT YOURSELF BEFORE A HURRICANE

Your risk from hurricanes is based on where you live
and your personal circumstances. People who
live on the coast are most at risk for extreme winds KNOW
and flooding from rain and storm surge. People who
live inland are at risk for wind, thunderstorms,
and flooding.

thunderstorm
In a dangerous
(n.): tormenta
situation, your first
eléctrica
thoughts will be for
the safety of your
family and friends.
In case you are
not together when
authorities issue a
tropical storm or
issue hurricane warning,
Glossary on practice how you will
page 92 communicate with

each other. Keep
important numbers PRACTICE
written down in
your wallet. It is
sometimes easier to
reach people outside
of your local area
during an emergency,
so choose an out-
of-town contact for
all family members
to call, or use social
media. Decide where
the members of your
household will meet
after the hurricane.

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