Leonardtown, MD โ May 7 โ 13 is Hurricane Preparedness Week. It is the time to prepare for a potential land-falling tropical storm or hurricane. Citizens can learn how with daily tips listed below along with related links. Share these with friends and family to ensure everyone is prepared.
It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among natureโs most powerful and destructive phenomena. Living in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by dangerous flooding,
destructive winds and tornadoes from these storms.
Share these daily tips with friends and family to ensure that they’re prepared:
๏ท Sunday, May 7 – Determine your risk
๏ท Monday, May 8 – Develop an evacuation plan
๏ท Tuesday, May 9 – Assemble disaster supplies
๏ท Wednesday, May 10 – Secure an insurance check
๏ท Thursday, May 11 – Strengthen your home
๏ท Friday, May 12 – Check on Your Neighbor
๏ท Saturday, May 13 – Complete your written hurricane plan
Go to: www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparednes or prepare.stmarysmd.com to learn more.