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Checklist: What to do after a hurricane hits
Hereโs what to do after a hurricane hits:If forced into a public shelter, stay until told by local officials itโs safe to return to your home. Do not drink or prepare food with tap water until you are certain itโs not contaminated. Do not use electrical appliances that have water damage until theyโve been checked by a professional. Avoid disaster areas; stay away from floodwaters, flooded roads and washed-out bridges. Stay away from river banks, bayous and streams until all potential flooding has passed.