UPDATED: Find out if your home is located in a hurricane evacuation zone:

http://giswww.westchestergov.com/HurricaneZone.

A Hurricane Watch is issued when hurricane conditions are a real possibility for the area within 24-36 hours.

What You Should Do:

• Monitor storm's progress on radio or TV.

• Get battery-powered radio and flashlight.

• Make sure you have sufficient canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water and medication on hand.

• Fuel your car.

Residents in low-lying areas should also:

• Plan an evacuation route and destination and be prepared to evacuate upon the recommendation of local officials.

• Know how and when to turn off the water, gas and electricity in your home.

• Secure credit cards and cash. Check your "go bag."

• Make plans to care for your pets because they are not allowed into public shelters for health reasons.

A Hurricane Warning is issued when a hurricane is expected within 24 hours. Begin precautionary action at once.

What You Should Do:

• Follow instructions issued by local officials.  They will inform you if you have to evacuate.

• Make arrangements for the elderly and others with special needs.

• Secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.

• Moor any boats securely.

• Turn off propane tanks.

• If conditions are expected to be severe, protect your windows with boards, shutters, or tape.

• Know who to call if your power goes out.

• Plan an evacuation route and destination.

If You Live in a Low-Lying Coastal Area, You May
Be Directed To Evacuate. If so…

• COMPLY IMMEDIATELY!

• Make arrangements to stay with friends or family outside the affected area whenever possible.

• Turn off utilities if instructed to do so.

• If necessary, bring clothing, bedding, bathing and sanitary supplies, medications and your "go bag."