For more hurricane safety tips before, during and after the storm, visit http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes or go to palmetto.coop

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During hurricane season, Palmetto Electric Cooperative shares the following tips to help you and your family weather the storm:During hurricane season, Palmetto Electric Cooperative shares the following tips to help you and your family weather the storm:

Have an emergency supply kit handy.

Keep phone numbers of evacuation destinationshandy,

Fill your gas tank and withdraw cash

Check if shrubs or trees needtrimming

Listen to local radio or TV stations, like us on Facebookand/or follow us on Instagramand Twitter

Prepare to cover all windowsof your home.

Find out about your community’s hurricane response plan.

Advise concerned familymembers and friends aboutyour preparations

Be advised that standardhomeowners insurancedoesn’t cover flooding.

Plan to bring in all outdoorfurniture, decorations,garbage cans

If you are not told to evacuate,

Be aware of the calm duringthe hurricane “eye.”

Avoid in-home water sourcesduring a storm.

Disconnect electronic equipment

Stay clear of floodwaters.

Stay close to the TV or radiostations, like us on Facebookand/or follow us on Instagramand Twitter

Fill bathtubs and other largecontainers with water

Stay inside –

Close all interior doors –

Find out how to keep food safe

Avoid elevators.If you live on the water mooryour boat

If it is dark, use flashlights

Minimize opening freezers and refrigerators.

Stay clear of fallen utility lines

Disconnect appliances that may turn on automatically

Report all outages and downedlines immediately.

Do not pile debris near utilitypoles or electric ground equipment

Avoid drinking or preparingfood with tap water

Stay alert for extended rainfall

Keep listening to local radio or TV stations, like us on Facebook or follow us onInstagram and Twitter for instructions.

Inspect your home for damage.

Watch your pets closely andkeep them under your directcontrol.

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