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Public Information Statement

National Weather Service New York NY

600 AM EDT WED MAY 8 2024



...National Hurricane Preparedness Week is from May 5 to May 11...

...Get Moving When a Storm Threatens...



When a storm is forecast to impact your area, take action 

immediately to be ready. Ideally, longer-term preparedness actions 

such as having disaster supplies and an evacuation plan will have 

already been done before hurricane season, when the stores are 

stocked and time is on your side.



Protect your home: cover windows, secure door and loose items.



Determine sheltering options and consider your pets. Most public 

shelters only allow service animals. 



Ready your go bag, including hygiene products, medicines, and any 

other basic survival needs for at least a three days. Keep your 

phone charged and make sure to bring a charger. Fill up or charge 

your vehicle. Important personal and property documents should also 

be brought along. 



Help your neighbors, especially the elderly and other vulnerable 

people. 

  

Follow evacuation orders if given.



For a better understanding of the need to get moving when a storm 

threatens, visit the following web site: noaa.gov/get-moving-when-

storm-threatens.



Also, be prepared this hurricane season and visit hurricanes.gov and 

ready.gov/hurricanes. 



The next statement will focus on staying protected during storms.



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