Michael Petruccelli says; Regardless of where you are evacuating, before you leave your home, be sure to do the following (as stated in the Hurricane guide for Pinellas County): 1) Take your valuables and important papers 2) Turn off all utilities (water, electricity, gas) at the main switch 3) Lock windows & doors 4) Fill your gas tank 5) Advise friend or relatives of where you are going.
