The Hurricanes Hurricanes can be extremely dangerous, so it's important not to underestimate them in order to stay safe. Going out during a hurricane is extremely dangerous and can put your health and that of your family at risk.

For this reason it is essential to respect the evacuation orders and follow the guidelines of the health authorities.

One of the most repeated recommendations by specialists is do not go outside during a hurricane or when a hurricane is imminent.

Related:  What is the safest place in a house during a tornado?

During a hurricane: DO NOT go out 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that during the impact of a hurricane you must stay indoors.

"Even if it seems calm, don't go out", says the guide CDC Hurricane Preparedness Guide. Wait until you hear or see an official message that the hurricane is over. Sometimes the weather calms down in the middle of a storm, but then quickly turns bad again..

Never leave the protection of your home or shelter before the storm has passed through the area. The eye of the storm could create a temporary and deceptive lull, with strong winds still approaching.

Stay indoors and stay away from all windows, skylights, and glass doors.. Go to a safe area, such as an interior room, closet, or downstairs bathroom. Never leave the protection of your home or shelter until the storm has passed through the area.

Please note:  Key documents you should take in case of evacuation due to a natural disaster

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Sources for this article:

• Travel Guide hurricane preparedness Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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Is it safe to go outside during a hurricane in North Carolina?

by Nicolas Baintrub, Enlace Latino NC
June 3, 2025

Enlace Latino NCJune 3, 2025 Hurricanes can be extremely dangerous, so it's important not to underestimate them in order to stay safe. Going out during a hurricane is extremely dangerous and can put your health and that of your family at risk. For this reason, it is essential to respect evacuation orders and follow the guidelines of health authorities. One of the most repeated recommendations from specialists is to stay indoors during a hurricane or when a hurricane's arrival is imminent. Related: Where is the safest place in a house during a tornado? During a hurricane: DO NOT go out The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that people should stay indoors during a hurricane . “ Even if it looks calm, don’t go outside ,” the CDC’s hurricane preparedness guidance states clearly . Wait until you hear or see an official message that the hurricane is over. Sometimes the weather calms down in the middle of a storm, but then quickly turns bad again . Never leave the protection of your home or shelter until the storm has passed through the area. The eye of the storm could create a temporary and deceptive lull, with strong winds still approaching. Stay indoors and stay away from all windows, skylights, and glass doors . Go to a safe area, such as an interior room, closet, or downstairs bathroom. Never leave the protection of your home or shelter before it is confirmed that the storm has passed through the area. Please note: Key documents to take with you in case of evacuation due to a natural disaster *** Sources for this article: Hurricane Preparedness Guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) This <a target="_blank" href="https://enlacelatinonc.org/es-seguro-salir-durante-un-huracan/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://enlacelatinonc.org">Enlace Latino NC</a> and is republished here under a <a target="_blank" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License</a>.<img src="https://i0.wp.com/enlacelatinonc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-ICO.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" style="width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;"> <img id="republication-tracker-tool-source" src="https://enlacelatinonc.org/?republication-pixel=true&post=804&amp;ga4=G-3EB91P98MG" style="width:1px;height:1px;"><script> PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: "https://enlacelatinonc.org/es-seguro-salir-durante-un-huracan/", urlref: window.location.href }); } } </script> <script id="parsely-cfg" src="//cdn.parsely.com/keys/enlacelatinonc.org/p.js"></script>

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