- Put up shutters or plywood on windows and openings

- Move outside items to safety, such as patio furniture, plants and grills

- If your home is in a floodplain, move valuables and furniture to a higher level

- Put valuable documents in waterproof containers, and take them with you if evacuate

- Turn off electricity at the main circuit breaker or fuse box to protect appliances from power surges and reduce the risk of live dangling wires after the storm

- If your home has natural or propane gas, turn it off at the meter or tank

- Remove perishable items from your refrigerator and freezer if you evacuate

- Make a final walk-through inspection before closing the door