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HURRICANE / TROPICAL STORM GUIDE <br /> <br />The following guidelines are to assist you in making decisions about what actions <br />to take to safeguard yourself, family, and property due to hurricane threats. <br /> <br />Be aware that is impossible to precisely predict the movement of hurricanes so <br />you must stay alert, informed, and prepared during the entire period of any <br />potential hurricane threat to this island. Safety precautions and preparations <br />must be made well before damaging effects of the storm arrives. Damaging <br />effects of hurricanes may take place in the form of surf, wind and rain. <br /> <br />To protect yourself and property, you are asked to familiarize yourself with the <br />following: <br /> <br />Hurricane Watch <br />Issued whenever there is a good possibility of hurricane conditions of damaging <br />winds, surf and flooding rains occurring anytime within 48 hours. This is the <br />time to take action and commence some preparations for your family, business <br />and property. <br /> <br />Hurricane Warning <br />Issued when there is a high probability of hurricane force winds occurring <br />anytime within 36 hours. It is stressed that advanced warnings may not be <br />possible for specific areas, and you must stay on the alert and complete all <br />safety precautions once hurricane warnings are issued. <br />