Hurricanes (also called typhoons and cyclones) are massive storm systmes that form over warm ocean waters and move toward land. Hurricanes can happen along any U.S. coast or territory and can affect areas more than 100 miles inland. They are most active in September.

Protect yourself from a hurricane

• Know your evactuation zone and consider your personal risk.
• Make a plan to evacuate and be ready to shelter in place.
• Monitor communications and follow instructions from local authorities.
• Evacuate immediately if told to do so. If not, take shelter from high winds in a designated storm shelter or an interior room.
• Turn around, don’t drown! Do not walk, swim or drive through floodwaters.
• Only use generators outdoors and away from windows.