Individuals

1. Develop a plan with variables for the location and strength of an incoming hurricane.
     - At what strength level will you evacuate?
     - What projected hurricane paths will require an evactuation?
     - How soon will you leave?
     - What needs to be done if you stay?
     - What needs to be done if you evacuate?

2. Create a disaster supply and evacuation kits.
     - If you are staying:
            A disaster kit will have supplies if you intend to remain at home.
            Have at least 3 days of food.
     - If you are evacuating:
             You should also prepare materials to take if you evacuate.
             Let people know where you are going and how to contact you.

3. Determine an evacuation destination and route.
     - Where will you go to evacuate?
          a. Family or friends out of harm's way
          b. Hotel: you may want to make reservations early on or you won't find a room for hundreds of miles
     - If you think the main roads will be jammed, are there alternate routes along minor roads. Be sure to get detailed maps.

Local Church

1. Develop a phone tree to check on members as a storm is approaching. It would be good to get information such as are they staying (and are supplies needed) or evacuating (and the location/phone numbers of their evacuation destinations if known).

2. For shut-ins or those with special needs, other members can volunteer to take care of them with supplies, evacuation transportation, etc.

3. Create a method of communications. This could be a phone number or website (based outside of the area) where members can check in.