{"id":20141,"date":"2016-10-06T08:34:43","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T12:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=20141"},"modified":"2025-09-04T07:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:51:29","slug":"hurricane-emergency-evacuation-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/hurricane-emergency-evacuation-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do Before Hurricane Matthew Hits: Emergency Evacuation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20147 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-survival-tips.jpg\" alt=\"Hurricane Matthew Evacuation\" data-aspectratio=\"900\/450\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-survival-tips.jpg 900w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-survival-tips-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-survival-tips-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-survival-tips-400x200.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nNational Hurricane Center: Hurricane Matthew<br \/>\nWe humans may feel more and more powerful as our collective dreams are becoming both more beautiful and audacious with each decade &#8211; we have conquered the Moon and now have our eyes on colonizing the Red Planet. At times of great triumphs of the human spirit, we do feel like we could achieve anything\u2026 until we are shown, time and time again, just how <em><u>powerless<\/u><\/em> we are against the forces of nature here on our own planet.<\/p>\n<p>And as those forces of nature are raising their voices, we are forced to flee again from devastation, to evacuate our homes and hometowns, to organize an emergency move as quickly as we can to avoid massive destruction.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, faced with possibly <em><u>the strongest storm in a decade<\/u><\/em>, we have to think lighting fast and organize an emergency move without any delay in order to escape the destructive power of Hurricane Matthew.<\/p>\n<p><em><u>Read on quickly<\/u><\/em> to learn the emergency evacuation tips when facing a major storm.<\/p>\n<h2>Hurricane Matthew: What we know right now<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hurricane Matthew, a very powerful storm with maximum sustained winds exceeding 110 miles per hour, hit Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and other parts of the Caribbean not two days ago (Tuesday), caused massive destruction and killing hundreds\u00a0of people in its path. The actual death toll could end up being much higher as aid teams are struggling to reach the affected areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The killer storm has already reached\u00a0Southeastern United States and is moving north-northwest parallel to the east coast at the\u00a0speed of 13 m.p.h. and with winds of around 120 miles per hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>According to the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Hurricane Center<\/a><\/em>, the powerful hurricane has weakened to Category 3 but many officials still consider it &#8220;<strong><em>extremely dangerous<\/em><\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Jacksonville is currently subjected to heavy rains and winds due to the violent storm. Hurricane Matthew\u00a0is expected to reach the states of Georgia and South Carolina sometime Friday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>All residents living along the coastal areas who did not evacuate are strongly urged to remain in shelters as &#8220;the worst is yet to come&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergencies were declared in the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. More than 2 million people were urged to evacuate and schools closed down in preparation for the incoming deadly storm. Around 8,000 National Guard soldiers were placed on alert by the governors of the above-mentioned states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Mandatory evacuations began in certain Florida counties on Wednesday as the fast approaching Hurricane Matthew is expected to be <em><u>the most powerful storm<\/u><\/em> to hit the United States in more than a decade (since <em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hurricane_Wilma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hurricane Wilma<\/a><\/em> in 2005).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The residents in the soon-to-be-affected states, especially in Florida, are scrambling to make final preparations by stocking up bottled water, bread, canned food, peanut butter, flashlights, and batteries. Supermarket shelves are being emptied fast as residents are bracing for the devastating storm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Major airlines have canceled\u00a0their Thursday flights through the three big South Florida airports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>President Obama postponed a scheduled visit to the state of Florida and urged residents to <em><u>not<\/u><\/em> underestimate the incoming hurricane and to be ready to flee with little warning. He added, \u201c<strong><em>This is a serious storm. You can always rebuild, you can always repair property. You cannot restore a life if it is lost.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Emergency evacuation tips: How to prepare for Hurricane Matthew?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20151\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20151\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20151 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-2016.jpg\" alt=\"Hurricane Matthew Florida 2016\" data-aspectratio=\"900\/450\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-2016.jpg 900w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-2016-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-2016-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-matthew-2016-400x200.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hurricane Matthew is predicted to reach the east coast of Florida in less than 24 hours. Are you ready for it?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A deadly storm is going to make landfall in the United States very soon and we are once more powerless to stop it. The best we can do is to prepare for its brutal force by moving away from its intended path \u2013 that is, to evacuate.<\/p>\n<p>As mandatory evacuations are under way in specific areas in Florida, here are the top emergency evacuation tips, or how to do an emergency move from your home in order to execute the three tasks that can be the difference between life and death \u2013 1) <strong><em>prepare<\/em><\/strong>, 2) <strong><em>evacuate<\/em><\/strong>, and 3) <strong><em>shelter<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Hurricane safety is something that should be taken very seriously from the very beginning. This way, you, your family, your pets and your property will be well prepared for the incoming storm.<\/p>\n<h2>Prepare an emergency supply kit<\/h2>\n<p>The very first thing you should do? Prepare an emergency supply kit (also known as a hurricane supply kit). Here\u2019s what your emergency kit should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Bottled water<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; make sure the water supply will be enough for at least three days per family member. One gallon per person per day should be okay;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Non-perishable canned food<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 bread, soups, cereals, nuts, crackers, peanut butter, jam, energy bars, and other suitable dry goods. Don\u2019t forget to include foods for babies, infants or pets, if applicable. Take a can opener too;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Blankets, sleeping bags<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>and a change of clothes<\/em><\/strong> for each family member as well;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Prescription medicine and first-aid kits<\/em><\/strong> with essential first-aid supplies such as pain relievers, sterile bandages, antiseptic lotion, allergy meds, a thermometer, and so on;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Toiletries<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; toilet paper, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, etc.;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Basic tools<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 a pocket knife, a hammer, a pair of pliers, duct tape, flashlights and spare batteries, nylon rope, matches in a waterproof box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/restorationmasterfinder.com\/restoration\/emergency-supply-kit-contents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find here<\/a><\/em> the full list of essential items to include into your hurricane supply kit.<\/p>\n<h2>What else to take with you while evacuating from Hurricane Matthew<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the emergency supply kit, there are some things that you should never forget to take with you no matter how little time you have until your Hurricane Matthew evacuation takes place. Such essentials included but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Valuables<\/em><\/strong>. Leave no truly valuable items behind \u2013 take all the cash you have, bank cards, jewelry, watches, expensive electronics (if small enough to fit into your evacuation vehicle), collectors\u2019 items (valuable coin or stamp collections, etc.), family heirlooms, artwork, and anything else small enough to take with you and priceless enough to leave to Fate;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Important documents<\/em><\/strong>. Make sure you take your <em><u>personal documents<\/u><\/em> (IDs, passports, driver\u2019s licenses, birth certificates, social security cards, diplomas, etc.), <em><u>financial documents<\/u><\/em> (banking information, investment papers, tax records, etc.), <em><u>insurance documents<\/u><\/em>, medical records, and of course \u2013 <em><u>home deeds and other property records<\/u><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Portable safe<\/em><\/strong>. If you have a portable safe that contains all of your valuables and important documents, then that\u2019s easy \u2013 just grab it and don\u2019t let it go until it is safely in your car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Pets<\/em><\/strong>. Yes, you\u2019ll be in a great hurry to leave your home before the powerful storm hits your area, but you must never leave your dear pets behind as they are part of your family. Use their transportation carriers, make sure they have identification secured on them, and take suitable food and water for your dear animal friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to do before evacuating from Hurricane Matthew<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20153\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20153 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-boarded-house.jpg\" alt=\"How to prepare for Hurricane Matthew?\" data-aspectratio=\"900\/450\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-boarded-house.jpg 900w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-boarded-house-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-boarded-house-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-boarded-house-400x200.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You must prepare properly for the arrival of Hurricane Matthew.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Forecasters warn that Hurricane Mathew could become a Category 4 storm as it nears the Southeastern coast of the United States. And if that worst-case scenario does happen, then things will quickly become life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">It\u2019s time to evacuate or find shelter depending on your exact location along the Hurricane Matthew path.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get ready to evacuate along the planned evacuation route;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If mandatory evacuation is in effect in your area, you must evacuate immediately;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Start early to avoid being on the road when the storm hits and to jump-start the traffic jams that are sure to form up. Keep in mind that everybody in your area will be evacuating at roughly the same time as you will;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow the above tips to prepare a hurricane emergency kit;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you leave nobody and nothing valuable behind;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn off the main water valve, switch off the electricity and stop the gas supply;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Move prized possessions that you cannot take with you to higher ground \u2013 that is, to the top floor of your home to protect them against possible damage from water (flooding);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Close all blinds and draw the drapes in each room;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Secure any loose objects inside your home such as furniture pieces, potted plants, etc.;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Board up your windows with suitable boards (plywood boards are usually okay);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lock all the windows and doors while you\u2019re leaving your property;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If possible, fill up the tank of your car or take additional fuel for the trip ahead in jerrycans;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have your cell phone handy with a spare replaceable battery, if possible;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Load the emergency supply kit and all valuables in your vehicle, get everybody aboard and follow the approved evacuation route out of your area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also,\u00a0check out life-saving advice from Ready.gov &#8211; <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evacuating Yourself and Your Family<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-20155 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-evacuation-route.jpg\" alt=\"Hurricane Matthew evacuation route\" data-aspectratio=\"300\/300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-evacuation-route.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-evacuation-route-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-evacuation-route-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hurricane-evacuation-route-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Emergency movers: a good way to save your stuff<\/h2>\n<p>It may not be too late to get in touch with professional emergency movers to help you move out much more quickly and take more household items out of harm\u2019s way. It\u2019s worth giving this option a try in order to save as much of your stuff as possible.<\/p>\n<p>The best professional movers will be quick to respond and they know how to handle emergency moves. Plus, last minute movers are properly insured so that your belongings will be in safe hands.<\/p>\n<p>Find the contact information of top rated professional moving companies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"\/usa\/florida-movers-fl-9\">Florida moving companies<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"\/usa\/georgia-movers-ga-10\">Georgia moving companies<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"\/usa\/south-carolina-movers-sc-42\">South Carolina moving companies<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"\/usa\/north-carolina-movers-nc-34\">North Carolina moving companies<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"\/move\/east-coast-movers\/\">East Coast Movers: Reviews, Services, Costs &amp; Tips<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>We will continue to watch closely the hurricane situation as it unfolds and will add Hurricane Matthew updates for you.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em>Come back for more relevant information and tell us your Hurricane Matthew survival stories.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Hurricane Matthew Watch<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/blog\/2016\/10\/05\/hurricane-matthew-what-you-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hurricane Matthew: What you need to know (The White House)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2016\/10\/06\/us\/hurricane-matthew-live-updates\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN: Hurricane Matthew &#8211; Live Updates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/graphics_at4.shtml?5-daynl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Matthew<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/text\/refresh\/MIATCPAT4+shtml\/060858.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Matthew Public Advisory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderground.com\/hurricane\/atlantic\/2016\/Hurricane-Matthew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weather Underground: Hurricane Matthew<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stormpulse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stormpulse: Hurricane Matthew Watch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/weather.com\/storms\/hurricane\/news\/hurricane-matthew-united-states-impacts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Weather Channel: Hurricane Matthew path and impact<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Matthew We humans may feel more and more powerful as our collective dreams are becoming both more beautiful and audacious with each decade &#8211; we have conquered the Moon and now have our eyes on colonizing the Red Planet. 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