Hurricane Matthew Safety Preparations for Hampton Roads
Carefree Boat Club Virginia Beach & Hampton would like our residents to be safe and prepared as Hurricane Matthew heads towards us this weekend. Below is a checklist to help prepare you, your family & your boat:
Hurricane checklist for you and your family:
- monitor weather alerts
- know your residence, neighborhoods, and streets reactions to strong storms and flooding
- familiarize yourself with evacuation routes, plans; have all important documents together in a water proof container
- keep your gas tank full (gas pumps can’t work without electricity)
- Have a minimum of 3 gallons of drinking water on hand
- stock up on non-perishable foods, medications, & pet supplies (food-wise: keep in mind that cooking requires electricity if you don’t have a gas/charcoal grill or camp-fire)
- store bags of ice in freezer & have ice cooler out & ready in case electricity goes out
- have battery operated flashlights, radio, clocks, fans & extra batteries on hand
- take out cash – ATMs, banks, merchants can’t operate without power
- if you have a generator – know how to connect & operate it safely. Test it prior to the storm
- take a cell phone photo or make a list of the refrigerator/freezer contents to avoid opening the doors unnecessary if the power goes out
- remove &/or secure all outdoor furniture & decor to keep it from blowing around hitting the windows
Other hurricane preparations to consider:
- don’t forget to provide for your household pets
- for Hampton Roads/7 cities power outage alerts from Dominion Power – text “EAST” to 898366
- first aid kit
- purchase water proof plastic sheeting, bungee cords, duct tape, rope
- manual can opener
- review storm surge maps prior to storm at http://www.vaemergency.gov
Carefree Boat Club Virginia Beach & Hampton are closing on Wednesday, Oct 5th for boating. We will remain closed until tentatively Wednesday, Oct 12th. Our re-open date for boating will be assessed and posted on ResNet & our social media outlets after the hurricane fully passes. Staff will be preparing, securing, & moving our fleet for safety prior to the impending category 4 Hurricane Matthew.
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Carefree Boat Club staff wants everyone to stay and be safe during Hurricane Matthew!