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Messages to share

Include these key messages about hurricane preparedness when creating content for social media posts. Visit the Hurricane Season Preparedness Digital Toolkit page for additional resources and ready-to-use social media posts.

Hashtag: #HurricanePrep, #HurricaneStrong

  • Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem, find out how rain, wind, water could happen where you live so you can start preparing now.
  • Discuss your hurricane emergency plan with your household.
  • Have enough supplies for your household, include medication, disinfectant supplies, cloth face coverings, pet supplies in your go bag or car trunk.
  • If you or anyone in your household is an individual with a disability identify if you may need additional help during an emergency.
  • You may have to evacuate quickly due to a hurricane so make sure to know your local evacuation zone.
  • Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide.
  • Review your insurance policies and make sure personal documents (like ID) are up to date.
  • Prepare your business with a continuity plan to continue operating when disaster strikes.

Have enough food, water and other supplies to support your needs for several days. Pictured: an emergency supply kit.

Header text reads “Know your evacuation zone.” Transition with a multicolored bullseye expanding into color-coded neighborhoods
Know Your Evacuation Zone (gif)

Header text reads “Know Your Hurricane Risk” and then transitions into a slideshow of images that could occur during hurricanes: Storm surges, power outages, inland flooding, tornadoes, and strong winds
Know Your Hurricane Risk (gif)

The difference between stay at home and shelter in place. Stay at home: avoid leaving the house except for essential services. Shelter in place: Assess the hazard and seek immediate protection inside.
Stay-at-Home vs. Shelter-in-Place

a couple watching the local news. Follow fuidance from local authorities.
Follow Guidance from Authorities

Follow guidance from local authorities. A woman watching local news.
Follow Guidance from Authorities

Hurricane preparedness. Make a plan, build a kit, be informed.
Hurricane Preparedness

Are you prepared for a power outage? flashlight, battery/solar powered phone charger, first aid kit, battery/hand-crank powered radio, spare batteries, at least 3 day water supply and food supply
Prepare for Power Outage

Be a good neighbor. In the event of a disaster, be sure to check on those around you.
Be a Good Neighbor!

Follow local officials for directions and latest updates.
Follow Local Officials

Flood Water is Dangerous
Flood Water is Dangerous

Download the FEMA app to get alerts and warnings. #hurricaneprep
Download the FEMA App

Have an Evacuation Plan
Have an Evacuation Plan

Prepare your home. Always run generators outdoors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Fill up your car's gas tank, park in a garage if possible. Cover windows with hurricane shutters or plywoood Secure outdoor objects or bring them inside. Keep all trees and shurbs well-trimmed.
Prepare Your Home

Have enough food, water and other supplies to support your needs for several days. Pictured: an emergency supply kit.
Build a Kit

Last Updated: 03/19/2025

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