Before an impending emergency (Condition V), COMMAND expects all personnel to have completed the following:

• Plan several escape routes that lead well inland.
• Get the proper insurance for your residence. The government will not reimburse you for hurricane damage to your household goods in military quarters.
• Gather all important insurance and identification papers and put them in a waterproof container/bag.
• Choose someone well outside the affected zone (preferably out of the state) that everyone in your family can contact should you get separated.
• Ensure your vehicles are in good working order.
• Update your evacuation information with your chain of Command. Login to NFAAS to update your Personal / Recall information.

If you live near a river, beach, inter-coastal waterway, in a mobile home, or in a flood plain, you should plan to leave.

If you live away from any large bodies of water, on high ground and in a very sturdy house, you might consider staying depending on the category of the storm.

What to do if you are staying:

Condition IV – Hurricane forecasted to strike within 72 hrs.

• Clear debris around house
• Secure loose equipment/boats
• Stock up on non-perishables
• Prepare the items on your Disaster Supplies checklist
• Review shelter locations/evac routes
• Ensure you have propane and fuel for vehicles
• Move valuables upstairs or store inside closets
• Have adequate CASH on hand
• Follow instructions from official sources only
• Notify family of your emergency plans
• Backup your hard drive.

Condition III - Hurricane forecasted to strike within 48 hrs.

• Check with your chain of command for specific orders
• Board up your house, if necessary
• Check medical supplies
• Expectant mothers (37+ wks) consult with doc
• Gather water containers, clean bathtubs (to collect water)
• Tune in to radio/TV

Condition II - Hurricane forecasted to strike within 24 hrs.

• Board windows, close shutters, blinds, and drapes
• Containerize water, fill bathtub
• Set refrigerator to coldest setting and pack with extra water containers
• Set brakes, put antenna down, close windows and doors in car, park away from trees and poles
• Stay off roads
• Evacuate to shelter, if needed
• Tune in to radio/TV

Condition I - Hurricane forecasted to strike within 12 hrs.

• Stuff towels around doors and windows
• Conserve water
• Stay indoors, avoid windows
• Bring in pets and put in a room with no windows if possible
• If you lose power, disconnect or turn off all appliances
• If you smell gas, find where the gas line enters the house and turn the small valve clockwise
• Tune in to radio/TV