Anyone who lives in a hurricane prone region understands that a hurricane should be taken seriously. While most major storms are a matter of routine for people who live in those areas, in serious cases a hurricane of sufficient strength can be life threatening. In those cases, not even preventative house raising in NJ to get your house above the flood waters should mean you do anything other than the smart thing: you evacuate.

If you must to clear out of town, keep these suggestions in mind and the evacuation will go easily and safely for you and your whole family.

Plan Out How And When You Will Evacuate

Planning ahead is important, so one of the first things you will want to do is to plan out when you will evacuate your area and how you will get to your destination. If you do not own a car big enough for the whole family and pets, look for other options. If you don’t have a place to evacuate to, there may be shelters set up in your area, so check with the local emergency management office.

Remain Calm And Watch The News

Empower yourself with information by watching and reading the latest news about the incoming storm so you know the best evacuation routes to take. Keep yourself up to date on its intensity, where and when it might make landfall, and other factors. This can help you prepare for the worst, and can even assist you if you need to make a decision about whether or not to evacuate.

Pack Your Vehicle With What You Need

Even if you have had house raising in NJ done, you may still find that you need to evacuate from a major incoming storm – wind is still dangerous even if you’re above the flooding, after all. If you know you are going to need to leave, pack your vehicle with the essentials. You should plan for about a week away from home just to be on the safe side. Bring clothing and medication, as well as important documents, irreplaceable family photos, and other items you can’t replace or may need. Just keep in mind that your vehicle has limited room!

Prep Your Vehicle

Be sure you have a full tank of gas and that your vehicle has had an oil change recently. The last thing you want is auto troubles during your evacuation.

Prep Your House For The Storm

Before you get out of town, be sure to store your outdoor furniture and other items in a safe place. Whatever you can’t store should be secured as best as possible. Tape windows and if possible cover them with wooden boards or panels. Be sure valuables are stored someplace that will protect them from rain and flooding, such as a high closet shelf. Remember, a broken window or hole torn in your roof can let wind and rain into your home, so protecting vital documents and important items should be a core part of your preparation.

Bring Cash With You

If the power goes out, your credit cards will be no good, so bring cash!

If all goes well, your home will already be prepared thanks to the work of a house raising in NJ contractor. Good luck!