When a hurricane hits, you have to know how to keep yourself safe. Hurricanes are tracked well in advance giving you plenty of time to find safe shelter.
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00:00 When a hurricane hits, you have to know how to keep yourself safe.
00:09 Hurricanes are often forecast well in advance, giving you plenty of time to find safe shelter.
00:14 Never go outside during a hurricane.
00:17 Winds can be more than 74 mph with a great deal of airborne debris.
00:21 It's sometimes best to evacuate the area.
00:24 If you do stay home, make sure your house can withstand the force of a hurricane.
00:28 In a one-story home, the best places to be are bathrooms or closets near the center of
00:33 the house, away from doors and windows.
00:36 In a two-story home, the strongest wall is often a closet or cubicle near the stairwell
00:42 on ground level.
00:43 Make sure your shelter can accommodate all members of your household.
00:47 If there is any risk of storm surge flooding for your location, you should leave when told
00:52 to evacuate.
00:54 Flooding is the leading cause of fatalities during hurricanes.
00:57 If you live in a boat or mobile home, evacuate as soon as possible.
01:01 A hurricane can be at peak strength as it hits land and may take you and your boat with
01:06 it.
01:07 Hurricane winds can tear mobile homes apart, tossing deadly shrapnel everywhere.
01:11 For more safety and preparedness tips and tools, visit AccuWeather.com/Ready.
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