Michael Petruccelli says; Select
A Safe Room:
If you don’t
have to evacuate and plan to weather a hurricane at home, set up a safe room
for you and your family in case your home is damaged. This is also a good place
to store emergency supplies, important papers and battery-powered radios.
Make sure the
room has a solid-core door with heavy duty hinges for greater protection. Use
long screws to ensure the hinges are anchored securely. Installing a deadbolt
lock, like those found on entry doors, will further help protect you and your
family.
Where your safe room should be
located depends upon how many levels are in your home or building.
- In a one-story house, the ideal safe room is in the center of your home with few or no windows.
- In a two-story house, seek out an interior first-floor room such as a bathroom, closet or space under the stairs.
- In a multiple-story building, go to the first or second floors and take refuge in halls or other interior rooms away from windows. Interior stairwells and areas around elevators shafts are generally the strongest parts of a building.
