What to do as you leave your house

• Turn off lights and unnecessary appliances.
• Close and lock windows and doors.
• In the event of flooding, move important items to upper floors.
• Depending on the type of emergency, you may be instructed to turn off utility service for gas and electricity at your home and shut off the water at the main house valve. Note: Never attempt to turn natural gas back on yourself. A qualified professional must turn it back on for you.
• Check with neighbors to see if they need assistance. Offer to share transportation, if possible.
• Ask a neighbor for a ride if you need one.
• If you cannot get a ride or need special assistance, call the advocate officer at your local fire department.
• Shelter any livestock.
• Obey all traffic control persons along your route.