Hurricanes can kill. I went through Andrew in Houma, LA. when I lived there, and, hauled butt from Lili as I now live in Lafayette, LA.

If you're right on the coast...leave. Riding out a hurricane makes mice out of men! Don't sit around trying to plot exact landfall and your position, this is mother nature not a chess game. Hurricanes don't carry laptops or watch television.

Problem: Flooding:

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Sandbags work only if you use them properly. Stacking them in the front of a door is an exercise in futility. Once water comes up and stays up for a while it can migrate through your sewer system.

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Problem: Wind

Wind from a Cat. 3 and above hurricane can blow down trees, remove your roof and throw lightweight materials around with great force. Not as violent as a tornado. Water oaks, pecans and pine trees are the most vulnerable.

If you think you might leave make early hotel reservations farther inland; at least 100 miles inland, and, for 2 days. You can always cancel if you don’t go.

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Going back home could be rough if power is knocked out and trees have fallen everywhere. Keep the car full of gasoline and be ready for delays.

Problem: No Electricity

If you have a generator follow each and every rule. They can electrocute you, catch fire and asphyxiate you. 

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If you’re in a rural area, can’t get out and need something make a sign you can put out in the yard in front of your home. People will be riding around after the storm with the intent to help others.

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Pass this on, good luck and be smart.