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Hurricane Home • Hurricane Basics • Preparing for Hurricanes • Responding to Hurricanes
PDF version of VDEM PSAs. [44kb PDF]
| :30 PSA -- HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms like Jeanne, Gaston and Isabel have |
| taken lives, destroyed homes and devastated businesses. It's time to |
| get ready, Virginia. Don’t wait until it’s too late. The best way to |
| survive a hurricane is to be prepared well before it shows up on your |
| local weather report. Visit Ready-Virginia-DOT-GOV now to learn |
| three simple, low-cost steps every Virginian should take to be |
| prepared. |
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| :30 PSA -- HURRICANE EVACUATION (COASTAL AREAS) |
| If a hurricane is approaching and officials advise you to evacuate, |
| do so immediately. Don’t wait to see if the storm will change course. |
| Leaving early can help you avoid crowded highways, flooded or |
| blocked roads, and downed power lines. Stay informed, and learn |
| your hurricane evacuation route. Visit Ready-Virginia-DOT-GOV now |
| to learn three simple, low-cost steps every Virginian should take to |
| be prepared. |
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| :30 PSA -- PREPARING YOUR HOME |
| If a hurricane is approaching and officials have not advised you |
| to evacuate, take steps to protect your home from damage. Board |
| up windows or close storm shutters. Tie down or move outdoor |
| objects that could blow away. Mobile home residents should leave |
| and take shelter inside a sturdy building. Visit |
| Ready-Virginia-DOT-COM now to learn three simple, low-cost steps |
| every Virginian should take to be prepared. |
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| :30 PSA -- FLOOD INSURANCE |
| Did you know that your homeowner's or renter's insurance |
| policy does not cover flood damage? In fact, nearly one quarter of all |
| flood insurance claims come from areas considered to be a low or |
| moderate flood risk. Don’t delay in protecting your home for |
| hurricane season. There is a 30-day waiting period before coverage |
| goes into effect. Contact a licensed flood insurance agent. To learn |
| other ways to protect your home and family, visit |
| Ready-Virginia-DOT-GOV. |
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| :30 PSA -- FLOODING (INLAND AREAS) |
| Fact: floods cause more damage and loss of life nationwide than any |
| other natural disaster. During hurricane season in Virginia, inland |
| areas suffer more federally declared disasters than coastal areas. |
| Be aware of weather conditions in your area and know how to get to |
| higher ground quickly. Never drive through flooded areas. Learn |
| hurricane and flood safety at Ready-Virginia-DOT-GOV. |
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| :30 PSA -- DRIVING SAFETY |
| It's a fact: most flood deaths result when people try to drive on a |
| flooded road. It’s hard to tell how deep the water is, and just two feet |
| of water will carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickup |
| pickup trucks. Never drive through water – turn around and find |
| another route. If water surrounds your vehicle, get out and climb to |
| higher ground immediately. It could happen to you. Learn more flood |
| safety tips at Ready-Virginia-DOT-GOV. |
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| :30 PSA -- WATCH vs. WARNING |
| All Virginians should know the difference between a flood watch and |
| a warning. A flood watch means there is a strong possibility that your |
| area will flood, and you should continue to listen for weather |
| updates. A flood warning means that your area is flooding now – |
| you need to get to higher ground immediately. If you drive into a |
| flooded area, never drive through water and get out of your car if |
| water surrounds your vehicle. Learn more flood safety tips at |
| Ready-Virginia-DOT-GOV. |
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| :15 PSA -- FLOOD INSURANCE |
| Did you know that your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy |
| does not cover flood damage? Contact a licensed flood insurance |
| agent now. Learn other ways to protect your home and family at |
| Ready-Virginia-DOT-GOV. |
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| :15 PSA -- Driving Safety |
| It’s a fact: most flood deaths happen when people try to drive on a |
| flooded road. Never drive through water – turn around and find |
| another route. Learn more flood safety tips at Ready-Virginia-DOT- |
| GOV. |
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| :15 PSA -- Hurricane Preparedness |
| Hurricane season is here, and tropical storms can hit any area in |
| Virginia. Don’t be a victim – get ready now for the potentially |
| devastating effects of flooding, tornadoes and power outages. Visit |
| Ready-Virginia-DOT-GOV to learn more. |
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