If Hurricane Sandy hits the area hard, residents should be
prepared with supplies and to watch for safety hazards. -
Insurance Policies retained with all important papers in case of
the need to evacuate - Make sure your vehicles have full gas
tanks. - If you have to leave a vehicle behind, make sure it is
not in a low lying area prone to flooding. - Top off or fill
fuel tanks for outdoor grills in case they become your primary
cooking appliance. - Stake small trees, shrubs and garden plants
that could break in strong wind. - Any home ornamentation such
as flags, wreaths or wind chimes should be stowed away. - Bring
in any lawn furniture or grills. - Portable basketball
backboards should be wheeled into the garage or laid down and
firmly staked to the ground. - Make sure pool covers are secure.
- Check to see that storage-building doors are closed and
secure. - Secure shutters on windows and doors. - Trim dead or
weak branches from trees and clear similar debris from the
ground around your home. When a storm t