Michael Petruccelli says: Stay on top of the news. How often you watch the Weather Channel is up to you, but if you start to feel overwhelmed or panicky, turn it off. You can always turn the news back on when you feel better.
Ask a trusted neighbor to let you
know when a hurricane will likely head your way so you can be informed when
news watching is absolutely vital. It may be a good idea to evacuate your area
beforehand, since traffic will be a problem during a mandatory evacuation
order.
