What should I do during a hurricane watch vs a hurricane warning?

When a hurricane watch is issued, double check supplies, shutters and your plans.  If any action needs to be taken do it now before having to hunker down.  Get some cash from the ATM and gas up the car.  When a hurricane warning is issued, put shutters up before winds get too high.  Make sure the yard is cleaned and pool is prepped, lower the refrigerator temperature and fill up the bathtub and any empty jugs with water.  If you are evacuating, make sure your property is ready and leave the area with plenty of time ahead.

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1. What is a tropical disturbance, tropical depression, tropical storm?
2. Should I tape my windows when a hurricane threatens?
3. What should I do during a hurricane watch vs a hurricane warning?
4. What do some of the words and acronyms mean when talking about hurricanes?
5. What is wind shear?
6. What are “Cape Verde” hurricanes?
7. Do I need to open my windows when a hurricane approaches?
8. Why are hurricanes named?
9. Does El Nino affect hurricanes?