2009 North Atlantic Hurricane Names

Windy cloudAlex, Bonnie, Colin, Danielle, Earl, Fiona, Gaston, Hermine, Igor, Julia, Karl, Lisa, Matthew, Nicole, Otto, Paula, Richard, Shary, Tomas, Virginie, Walter

 

 

 

Be Prepared with LIME's helpful tips

 

Before a storm or hurricane:

  • Look over your insurance policy to insure it provides adequate coverage.
  • Check the storm surge history and elevation of your area.
  • Make an inventory of possessions.
  • Photograph your house and all the rooms inside for insurance purposes.
  • Make sure your roofing is properly fastened and secure.
    Make all necessary repairs.
  • Obtain lumber, plywood, and concrete nails for battening up. Hammer & nails
  • Know your evacuation route.
  • Organize a place to meet with your family should you become separated during the storm.
  • Clear your yard and drains of debris.
  • Prune trees limbs that are close to your house. They can cause
    damage to your home or utility wires during a storm.
  • Find a place to move your boat in an emergency
  • If your home is at risk, plan in advanced where you will stay
    during a storm. Call your local authorities for information
    on shelter locations.

If you need transportation to a public shelter due to special needs -- such as age, physical disability, or mental disorders; register in advance with the appropriate authorities.

 

When a hurricane threatens your island:

  • Turn refrigerator and freezer to the coldest level. Freeze water in plastic containers.
  • Sanitize bath tubs and fill with water.
  • Tie down or bring in all outdoor objects (such as awnings,
    patio furniture, garbage cans).
  • Secure or remove satellite dishes, TV or radio antennae from roofs.
  • Pick fruits such as coconuts, mangoes etc., from trees. Clear your
    yard and drains of debris.
  • Remove all pictures, clocks, books, figurines, tools, office equipment,
    appliances and important papers (passports, birth certificates etc.);
    wrap them in plastic or in waterproof containers; and store in a safe room.
  • Turn off electricity at the main switch and remove TV and radio antennae from roofs.
  • Stock up on water and non-perishable foods. Refill prescriptions needed.
  • Fill your car with gas to avoid long lines after the hurricane.
    Also fill containers for portable generators.
  • Park your car in a place that is safest from falling trees and utility poles.
  • If you are in a high-rise, know the location of the nearest stairways.
    Don't use the elevator.
  • Batten down windows and doors with shutters or lumber.
    Wedge sliding glass doors with a bar.
  • Turn off electricity from main switch 24 hours before the storm is expected to hit.
  • Unplug major appliances.

During the hurricane:

  • Be calm! Your ability to act logically is very important.
  • Stay inside. Do not go outside unless it is absolutely necessary
  • Stay away from windows and doors even if they are covered.
    A windowless or interior room or hallway is usually the safest.
  • RadioListen to the radio for information
  • If you are in a two-storey house, stay on the first floor.
  • If you are in a multiple-storey building, take refuge on the first or second floors. Interior stairwells and areas around elevator shafts are usually the strongest part of a building.
  • If your house shows signs of breaking up, stay under a table
    or stand under a door frame.
  • Do not go outside during the calm when the eye of the hurricane is passing.

After the storm or Hurricane:

  • Wait until you hear on the radio or television that the dangerous winds
    are definitely out of your area.
  • Do not go sight-seeing
  • Do not go outside barefooted. Avoid wearing open shoes and
    watch out for sharp debris
  • Do not use phones or CB radios unless vital. Keep lines clear
    for emergency calls.
  • Bury all dead animals as soon as possible.
  • Beware of downed power lines, weakened bridges and
    washed-out roads, and weakened trees.
  • Purify drinking water by boiling or by adding bleach, 2 drops of bleach per litre of water, 4 drops if the water is cloudy. Do not purify all your water at once.
    After adding bleach, let water stand for 30 minutes before drinking.
  • Use perishable food first, then non- perishable foods and staples after.
  • Do not cook more than is needed for one meal.
  • Be alert to prevent fires
  • Report broken sewer or water mains to local authorities
  • Be sure to check your house for structural damage before moving back in.

 

A basic list of emergency supplies

  • LIME Mobile Phone + Spare Battery
  • 2 weeks supply of water
  • Foods that don't need cooking
  • Canned or salted fish and meat
  • Packaged oats , cereals
  • Biscuits and crackers
  • Condensed or powdered milk
  • Canned soups and vegetables
  • Juices , Coffee, Tea., cocoa
  • Bread, Flour, Rice, Cornmeal
  • Infant formula and food
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