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5104 Caroline St Houston, Texas 77004 Phone: 713-529-3076 Fax: 713-528-3538 E-mail: wrc@wxresearch.org


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Family Hurricane Plan

  1. Determine your family's risk from a hurricane:
    1. What is the elevation of your home above mean sea level? _______
    2. If less than 25 feet, your family may have to evacuate. Make Evacuation Plans.
    3. If your house is above 25 feet mean sea level: Does it flood during heavy thunderstorms?
      1. If Yes, then plan to evacuate your family.
      2. If No, then plan to stay in your home.

  2. For evacuation, choose THREE PLACES to get away from the effects of the storm.

    1)__________________________________Phone#______________________________

    2)__________________________________Phone#______________________________

    3)__________________________________Phone#______________________________

  3. Have a Family Meeting and discuss places to meet if a disaster strikes and the family gets separated or you cannot get home.

    OUR FAMILY MEETING PLACE:

    ____________________________________Phone#:_____________________________

  4. Designate an out-of-state friend or person to be the Family Contact for family members to call if they get separated.

    OUR FAMILY CONTACT IS:

    ____________________________________Phone#:_____________________________

  5. Assemble a Hurricane Family Supply Kit prior to

    Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30.

  6. Make a Plan for any pets.
    • Most shelters and some hotels do not accept pets.



Weather Research Center
5104 Caroline St. Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 529-3076
E-mail wrc@wxresearch.org