What to do in the days before Hurricane Irma arrives

  • Turn on your TV/radio and check your city/county/university websites frequently in order to get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions. ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Police will also be updating their Facebook and Twitter accounts.
  • Charge your cell phone and any other important electronics now so you will have a full battery in case you lose power.
  • Gather your hurricane supplies and make sure they are easily accessible.
  • Ensure items outside your home or apartment are put away or tied down.
  • Cover all of your home’s windows. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection to windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” exterior grade or marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install.

    • What to do when a hurricane is 6 hours from arriving

  • If you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay at home or where you are and let friends and family know where you are.
  • Close storm shutters, and stay away from windows. Flying glass from broken windows could injure you.
  • Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the coldest setting and open only when necessary. If you lose power, food will last longer. Keep a thermometer in the refrigerator to be able to check the food temperature when the power is restored.
  • Turn on your TV/radio and check your city/county/university website frequently in order to get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions. ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Police will also be updating their Facebook and Twitter accounts.

    • Hurricane Watch

    Hurricane watch = conditions possible within the next 48 hrs.

    Steps to take:

  • Review your evacuation route(s) and listen to local officials.
  • Review the items in your disaster supply kit and add items to meet the household needs for children, parents, or pets.

    • Hurricane Warning

    Hurricane warning = conditions are expected within 36 hrs.

    Steps to take:

  • Follow evacuation orders from local officials, if given.
  • Check-in with family and friends by texting or using social media.
  • Follow the hurricane timeline preparedness checklist, depending on when the storm is anticipated to hit and the impact that is projected for your location.

    • Basic Preparedness Tips

  • Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Review the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ website, and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Police social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter for frequent updates.
  • Put together a go-bag: disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, medications, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate.
  • If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to shelter-in-place, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and access to clean water for several days. You may not be able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads.
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  • ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Alert is a text and email alerting systems for emergency notifications. All students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Alert. To update contact information, login in to your myΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ account at www.my.ucf.edu. Click on Student or Employee Self Service on the left-hand side. Under Personal Information, click on ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ Alert. Fill in the required information and click save. ΒιΆΉΣ³»­΄«Γ½ students and employees also may add secondary email accounts.

    • Social Media Resources

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