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When the Storm is Imminent |
A hurricane watch is issued when the possibility exists that a portion of the coast could experience hurricane conditions within 36 hours. A hurricane warning is issued when conditions indicate that an area is expected to see sustained hurricane force winds (74mph+) within 24 hours.
A hurricane watch should trigger you family's hurricane plan into action and measures to protect your property should be initiated. This includes retrofitting your home and other actions that may require extra time to be completed.
When a hurricane warning is issued, your family should be in the process of completing protective measures and deciding the safest location to be during the storm.
After you have done all that you can to secure your home and secured all items that you will need for you and your family's personal safety, it is recommended that you do an inventory room by room with photographs or camcorder. It is not necessary to have film developed at this time as long as it is kept in a safe spot. These pictures can be developed following the storm should they be needed.
This is an important step and can have a tremendous impact on your hurricane damage insurance claim. Before and after pictures can show the true devastation caused by a storm.
If you do not have a good digital camera, it is recommended that you purchase at least four disposable cameras. You should use two for taking pictures before the storm and have at least two for taking pictures of any damage following the storm.
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Tropical Weather Updates
Provided by the NOAA National Hurricane Center 
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