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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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[http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php Hurricane Preparedness - Be Ready], National Hurricane Center== Get to Higher Ground ==
[http://disasterWhen a tropical cyclone or powerful storm is hitting, people in low-lying coastal areas should stay over with family or friends who live on higher grounds.ifasIt's also important to keep away from the water.uflLeave early — in daylight if possible.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== Emergency Preparedness ==
[http://wwwAnyone possibly in the path of a major storm of any kind should be prepared to sustain themselves for approximately 72 hours.boatsafeIn 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/nauticalknowhow/61798tip.htm Hurricane Preparation Checklist], BoatSafe.com
=== Prepare an Emergency Kit ===Fill containers (bathtubs) with several days supply of drinking water. Turn up your refrigerator to maximum cold and don't open it unless necessary.
An emergency preparedness kit should include: * water* canned goods* can opener* First Aid kit* batteries* flashlight* medication* personal documentation* See [http://lifehacker.com/how-to-choose-a-reliable-emergency-radio-and-some-good-1640325400 battery-operated radio]* blankets* toilet paper* cash in small bills and coins* spare house and car keys You need at least 1 gallon [EmergencyKit(3.5 litresHome) of water per person per day for 3 days. A normally active person needs to drink at least one half gallon of water each day. You will also need water to clean yourself and to cook. (This means a family of four needs 12 gallons of water in their emergency supply.) -- <i>Center for Disease Control</i><ref>https://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/water/</ref> (Water is heavy, a gallon weighs 8.4 pounds. One litre weighs one kilogram.) === 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.]]
[http://www.cruisingworld.com/how/how-After preparing your family for the storm emergency, you can prepare-your-boat-storm How to Prepare Your Boat for a Storm], Cruising World [http://www.hanoverThe below links provide good advice.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
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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 and leave it by the door in case you need to “grab it and go”. Use a backpack to carry and distribute the weight.Home Emergency Kit ===
== Boat Preparedness ==
* [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 [https://www.gowrie.com/About-Us/..%5Cpdfs%5CACE_Hurricane_Prep_Tips_070709.pdf Hurricane Preparation Tips for Boaters[EmergencyKit(Boat)]], ACE Recreational Marine Insurance
== References ==