What to do if You are at Risk From a Storm Surge
A storm surge is a feature of a hurricane, so take the following general precautions when a hurricane threatens:
- Monitor the radio.
- Wrap important personal items, family documents and electrical appliances in plastic bags and store away from the reach of flood waters.
- Move your refrigerator, stove and furniture to a higher floor, or place them on building blocks and secure to the wall.
- Shut off electrical power, gas and water supplies in areas in immediate danger of flooding.
- Store all chemicals, fertilizers, insecticides, etc., in properly labelled waterproof containers and store away from floodwaters.
- Move small boats to higher ground. Move larger boats and moor in a safe cove.
- Be aware. If you see waves coming in higher than normal tide, be prepared to evacuate.
- Take all necessary flood precautions. (linked to flood page)
Further information
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ssurge/ssurge_overview.shtml
http://weready.org/tsunami/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=32&Itemid=52