Michael
Petruccelli says: Designate a "safe room" in
case your home's integrity is compromised.
The "safe room" should have no windows or exterior doors and
preferably only one interior door.
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Bring in a mattress to lean upright
against the door and pre-stock it with a radio, batteries, flashlight and
enough food, water and pre-moistened napkins to last 24 hours. Make sure all
household members know that they are to run to this room once the wind starts
rushing into the home. All pets, if you have them, must go here too during the
hurricane. Keep any equipment your pet may need, i.e. water or cat litter, in
this room too.
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If the hurricane is only Category 2
or lower, you will not likely need to go into a "safe room" in the
center of your house. However it is a wise idea to keep away from large windows
or board them up just the same. Note that for buildings made from steel and/or
reinforced concrete may survive stronger hurricanes than wooden buildings.
