Hurricane Dorian is currently slamming the Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands, where residents say their homes have been flooded and roofs blown away. Live updates:
Store workers in Riviera Beach, Florida put shutters over the windows as Hurricane Dorian approaches on September 1, 2019. Joe Raedle/Getty Imagesfor what to do and what to pack as the hurricane approaches, based on advice from emergency agencies and experts:Monitor news and storm updates online, on the radio, or on TV.
Find local emergency shelters and learn the evacuation routes in your area.Keep important documents in a waterproof container.Extra batteries, flashlights, jumper cables, and a GPS.A week's supply of prescription medicines.Document property damage with photos, and contact your insurance company for assistance.Stay away from floodwaters -- they are often contaminated with sewage or dangerous animals.
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