In Virginia Beach, we don't experience very many hurricanes but we always need to be

prepared for the impact that they could have on our area.
Places like New Orleans, the Outer Banks, Texas, and others have been devastated by
hurricanes in the past that completely rocked their city. This is a possibility for Virginia Beach
because it is a low lying area and we experience major flooding.
Here are some ways that YOU can be prepared:
● Have flood insurance
● Know what zone you live in and how bad it floods
● Stay updated on the news. How close the hurricane is and if you need to evacuate
● Always keep documents in a safe place and back them up digitally
● Make sure your house is capable of taking on a storm like keeping the gutters clean and
making sure everything is secure

https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/fema_how-to-prepare-for-hurricane.pdf
https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/hurricane_information-sheet.pdf
https://www.ready.gov/be-informed
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Natural disaster preparedness

-hurricane
● Know what zone you live in and how bad it floods
-flooding
● Know your flood risk (link in bio to find your flood zone)
● Sign up for emergency alerts or pay attention to the news
● Have an evacuation plan
● Have emergency kit filled with necessities
● Renew/have flood insurance (homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage)
● Keep important documents where they cant get wet and back them up digitally
● Protect your property.
-earthquake
● Practice drop, cover, and hold on. Get to a safe place where debris can not fall on you
● Create emergency plan
● Make a supply kit with food and water for up to 3 days
● Consider getting an earthquake insurance policy if earthquakes are more frequent in
your area (earthquake damage is not covered by homeowners insurance)
● Fix structural issues in your home
-wildfire
● Sign up for emergency alerts or pay attention to the news
● Have evacuation plan
● Gather emergency supplies
● Back up important documents digitally
● Review insurance coverage
● Pay attention to air quality ho