After the storm, stay tuned to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather radio channel or one of your local radio or television stations for updates about storm-related matters such as when evacuees can return to their homes.
Following a storm, inspect your home then contact your Trusted Choice Insurance agency to discuss damage and coverage.
If there is a power outage following a hurricane, the American Red Cross recommends using a flashlight for emergency lighting. You should never use candles, according to officials. In addition, you should:
- Turn off electrical equipment you were using when the power went out.
- Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.
- Do not run a generator inside a home or garage.
- If you use a generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator. Do not connect a generator to a home's electrical system.
- Listen to local radio and television for updated information.
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