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== Emergency Preparedness ==In preparation for a major storm you should first plan emergency preparedness to keep you and your family safe, following by boat preparedness.
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An emergency preparedness kit When a tropical cyclone or powerful storm is hitting, people in low-lying coastal areas should include:stay over with family or friends who live on higher grounds. It's also important to keep away from the water. Leave early — in daylight if possible.
* water (2-4 litres per person)* canned goods* can opener* First Aid kit* batteries* flashlight* medication* personal documentation* battery-operated radio* blankets* toilet paper* cash in small bills and coins* spare house and car keys Leave your emergency kit by the door in case you need to “grab it and go”. ==Emergency Preparedness = Get to Higher Ground === When a hurricane or powerful storm is hitting, people in low-lying coastal areas should stay over with family or friends who live on higher grounds. It's also important to keep away from the water. == Web Links == http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/61798tip.htm http://www.cruisingworld.com/how/how-prepare-your-boat-storm https://www.safeco.com/safeco/documents/hurricane-preparation-checklist-for-boats.pdf http://www.hanover.com/linec/spec/marineadv/pdf/Marine_Hurricane.pdf http://www.boatus.com/Hurricanes/marina_plans.asp
http://wwwAnyone possibly in the path of a major storm of any kind should be prepared to sustain themselves for approximately 72 hours.boatusIn the initial hours and days emergency personnel will be dealing with larger crisis and you should be prepared to take responsibility for your own safety.com/hurricanes/HurricaneWarning.pdf
https://wwwFill containers (bathtubs) with several days supply of drinking water.gowrieTurn up your refrigerator to maximum cold and don't open it unless necessary.com/About-Us/..%5Cpdfs%5CACE_Hurricane_Prep_Tips_070709.pdf
http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/pdfs/chap07/dpr-0718-web.pdf=== Prepare a Home Emergency Kit ===
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.phpSee [[EmergencyKit(Home)]]
http://www.southwindssailing.com/hurricane-boat-preparation-plan.php== Boat Preparedness ==
→Boat Preparedness
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= Tropical Cyclone Preparation Checklist =
== Summary ==
Depending on its location and strength, a tropical cyclone is referred to by names such as hurricane, typhoon, tropical storm, cyclonic storm, tropical depression, and simply cyclone.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclone</ref>
=== Prepare an Emergency Kit =Get to Higher Ground ==
After preparing your family for the storm emergency, you can prepare your boat. The below links provide good advice.
* [http://www.cruisingworld.com/how/how-prepare-your-boat-storm How to Prepare Your Boat for a Storm], Cruising World
* [http://disaster.ifas.ufl.edu/pdfs/chap07/dpr-0718-web.pdf Hurricane Preparedness for Boat Owners], University of Florida
* [http://www.southwindssailing.com/hurricane-boat-preparation-plan.php A Simple and Effective Boat Preparation Plan for Hurricanes], SouthWind Sailing
* [http://www.hanover.com/linec/spec/marineadv/pdf/Marine_Hurricane.pdf Hurricane Preparation Plan Checklist], Hanover Insurance
* [https://www.safeco.com/safeco/documents/hurricane-preparation-checklist-for-boats.pdf Hurricane Preparation Checklist for Boats], Safeco Insurance
* [http://www.boatus.com/Hurricanes/marina_plans.asp Model Hurricane Plans for Yacht Clubs and Marinas], Boat.U.S.
* [https://www.gowrie.com/About-Us/..%5Cpdfs%5CACE_Hurricane_Prep_Tips_070709.pdf Hurricane Preparation Tips for Boaters], ACE Recreational Marine Insurance
See [[#top|TopEmergencyKit(Boat)]]
== References ==