Preparing for a Hurricane Watch vs. a Hurricane Warning

5/10/2018 (Permalink)

Hurricane Safety Week

Knowing the difference between a hurricane watch and warning can help you and your family better prepare for what’s to come.  A hurricane watch is an indicator to “be prepared” because there’s a possibility that severe weather conditions are coming. This would be a good time to take inventory of your supplies, get important documents organized and ready, have cash on hand, and fill up your cars with gas. Make sure to stay tuned to the weather updates in case a “watch” turns into a “warning”. A hurricane warning tells you to “take action”.  Secure and protect your home, and if you are evacuating, make sure to leave as soon as you can to give yourself time. For more tips on how to prepare for a hurricane, go to the “hurricane section” on our blog page.