How to Protect you and your family when the storm subsides:
Stay inside until you have been told it is safe by local authorities. When outside, watch for fallen objects and electrical wires.
Stay up-to-date with instructions from the city and county by keeping up with radio and television news or calling 3-1-1.
Refrain from walking or driving through puddles and standing water as they may be deeper than they appear or contain hidden dangers.
Follow all curfew or emergency orders that may be implemented by officials.
Do not enter into any areas that have sustained heavy storm damage.
Check you home for damage, including gas leaks, and assess if it is safe to stay there.
Take pictures of any damage and contact your insurance agent. It is important to keep records of cleaning and repair costs for claim purposes.
Do not use things such as camp stoves, grills or generators indoors.
Use caution to avoid downed power lines as they may still be live. Please contact Gulf Power at 1-800-487-6937 to remove the wires or report any power outages.
Be cautious and patient, clean up and repair after a storm can take time.