Now for some tips on how to keep you and your family safe during hurricanes. 1st. Listen to evacuation orders don't stay behind and ride out the storm you could be putting the life of you and your family at risk. 2nd have a plan before the hurricane strikes have a destination. Try to have emergency money saved up in the bank for hotel money, gasoline, food and other necessities while your away from home. 3rd. if you decide to stay and ride out the storm do not expect authorities to come rescue you while the hurricane is making landfall. 4th tip have plenty of food and water. make sure you can have food that wont spoil for at least a week when there is no electricity 5th and final tip keep watching the weather channel for continuous up to date information on tropical systems.