Atlantic Hurricane Season Evacuation Safety Tips for Crestview?

5/17/2022 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage no matter how big the job is in Okaloosa County.

The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, 2022. It is expected to be a highly active season, so our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley wants everyone in Crestview to be prepared. Here are some tips from the American Red Cross for evacuating and returning home after evacuation:

Evacuating

• If local authorities advise you to evacuate, go right away
• Bring your Go Kit
• Follow evacuation routes and do not try to take shortcuts because they may be blocked
• Check with local officials for shelter locations. Download the FREE Red Cross Emergency App to find shelters near you.

Returning Home After Evacuating

• Wait for officials to say it is safe before going back home
• Avoid damaged or fallen power lines, poles, and downed wires. They can electrocute you.
• Do not touch floodwaters because they may contain sewage, bacteria, and chemicals that can make you ill
• Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Gasoline, propane, natural gas, or charcoal-burning devices should never be used inside a home, basement, garage, tent, or camper – or even outside near an open window. Carbon monoxide can't be seen or smelled, but it can kill you fast. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak, get to fresh air right away – do not delay.

Call Us!

Crestview residents and businesses can rely on our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley to restore storm damage 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us today at 850-772-0686.

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