How to Stay Safe During a Hurricane: 6 Life-Saving Tips 

The first point of dealing with a crisis is to stay calm and not panic. Here are 6 life-saving tips that you must keep in mind during a hurricane:

Things to keep in mind during a hurricane 

Pay attention to the information issued by officials and be aware of the latest alerts.

Take shelter in a storm shelter for protection against high-speed winds.

Make sure to stay away from windows wherever you have taken shelter. Strong winds may cause the window glass to shatter.

Do not walk, swim or drive in flood waters. It is very dangerous, thus try and stay indoors as much as possible.

Stay away from electric equipment if it is wet or you are standing in water, it can cause an electric shock.

Phone signals are usually disrupted during a hurricane, so communicate using text messages and keep your power bank charged in case your phone battery dies.