What to do if you are in the eye of a hurricane?

Put as many walls between you and the outside as you can. Stay away from windows, skylights, and glass doors. If the eye of the storm passes over your area, there will be a short period of calm, but at the other side of the eye, the wind speed rapidly increases to hurricane force winds coming from the opposite direction.

What to do during a tropical storm or hurricane?

Follow instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately if ordered! If NOT ordered to evacuate: Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level during the storm. Put as many walls between you and the outside as you can. Stay away from windows, skylights, and glass doors.

How do you check power of electric steps?

Make sure the power plug at the step motor is plugged in and making good contact (wiggle it a little to see if that makes a difference, but keep your body parts away from the steps when you do this!). If none of that helps, you can pull the plug and check the power in the plug with a voltmeter while opening and closing the door.

How to keep electric steps from coming out?

You do need to keep the hinges lubed and clean…I do it every month and use a dry spray lube. Anytime you work on the step, STAY AWAY FROM IT’S PATH OF TRAVEL…It will hurt you badly! …You do need to keep the hinges lubed and clean…I do it every month and use a dry spray lube…

What to do in the event of a hurricane?

Take steps to protect property and possessions. Now is the time to bring in outdoor items, get electronics up off the floor, wrap valuables in plastic bags or sheeting. If you own your property, install or deploy your hurricane shutters.

Who are the forecasters for the hurricane in Florida?

By now, the storm will be dominating local and national headlines. Just remember, that Florida State University makes all its decisions based on official forecasts from the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service – Tallahassee.

Can you see the eye of a hurricane?

Hurricanes, particularly strong ones, will have an “eye” at the center of the storm. The eye of a hurricane is surprisingly calm of most winds, free of rain and can quite possibly even see some sunshine. It is often very tempting for people to go outside during the eye of the storm to check things out.

When to expect a tropical storm or hurricane?

An announcement from the National Hurricane Center that sustained winds of tropical storm or hurricane force are expected somewhere within the specified area within 36 hours in association with a tropical, subtropical, or post-tropical cyclone. Get the latest forecast and projected impacts for your community.