Use Caution After Storms

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A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm.

Learn more: noaa.gov/use-caution-after-storms

sign and red fire hydrant partially submerged in water. On the left, a dark transparent overlay lists six safety tips in white text with teal icons: If you evacuated, only return home when directed it's safe to do so Remain vigilant, as hazards remain: heat, downed powerlines, floodwaters, & more Clean up safely: don’t push yourself, and check on neighbors Only use generators outdoors, 20+ feet from your home Prepare for the likelihood that help and communications may not be available A NOAA logo and the URL “weather.gov/hurricane” appear in the top right corner.

ID: A graphic titled “Hurricane Preparedness” with a blue and black headline: “Use Caution After Storms.” On the right, there’s a photo of a suburban neighborhood street heavily flooded, with a stop sign and red fire hydrant partially submerged in water. On the left, a dark transparent overlay lists six safety tips in white text with teal icons:

  1. If you evacuated, only return home when directed it’s safe to do so
  2. Remain vigilant, as hazards remain: heat, downed powerlines, floodwaters, & more
  3. Clean up safely: don’t push yourself, and check on neighbors
  4. Only use generators outdoors, 20+ feet from your home
  5. Prepare for the likelihood that help and communications may not be available

A NOAA logo and the URL “weather.gov/hurricane” appear in the top right corner.