Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.

Close all interior doors - secure and brace external doors.

Keep curtains and blinds closed. This provides some protection from flying glass.

Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm - winds may pick up again.

If you're not in a sturdy, well constructed building, evacuate to a local emergency shelter if at all possible. If you can't evacuate, take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway, preferably on the lowest floor of the building. Remember that storm surge causes a large number of hurricane deaths. If flooding occurs, move to the highest level possible. The second floor is good; the third floor is better.

Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.

Call for police and fire assistance only if truly necessary. Police and fire fighters are extremely busy during a hurricane.

Keep a radio near you and listen for news and information about the progress of the storm.

Use battery powered flashlights and lamps for illumination when the power goes out. Do not use candles or kerosene lamps due to the danger of fire. Under no circumstances leave a candle or lamp burning unattended. 

Do not go outside to repair damage during the storm. Be especially wary of climbing on your roof during or after a storm. During the storm, high winds could easily knock you off. After a storm, residual water could make roofing material slick. High winds can loosen roofing materials and make them slip underfoot.