Hurricane Preparedness
As with any disaster, it’s critical you prepare yourself and your family for these severe storms and related hazards (e.g., flooding, tornadoes, high winds, power outages). Families, individuals and businesses that know their risk and what actions to take can reduce the impact of a hurricane disaster. Understanding the difference between The National Weather Service watches and warnings is critical to being prepared for any dangerous weather hazard, including hurricanes.
A watch lets you know that weather conditions are favorable for a hazard to occur. It literally means "be on guard!“ During a weather watch, gather awareness of the specific threat and prepare for action. Monitor the weather to find out if severe weather conditions have deteriorated and discuss your protective action plans with your family.
A warning requires immediate action. This means a weather hazard is imminent. It is either occurring (a tornado has been spotted, for example) or it is about to occur at any moment. During a weather warning, it is important to take action—grab the emergency kit you have prepared in advance and head to safety immediately. Both watches and warnings are important, but warnings are more urgent.
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Alerts
Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical-storm conditions are possible within the specified area.
Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are possible within the specified area. Outside preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm force. Watches are issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm force winds.
Action: During a watch, prepare your home and review your plan for evacuation in case a Hurricane or Tropical Storm Warning is issued. Listen closely to instructions from local officials.
Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical-storm conditions are expected within the specified area.
Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected within the specified area. Warnings are issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm-force winds.
Action: During a warning, complete storm preparations and immediately leave the threatened area if directed by local officials.
Ingalls Four Storm Alert Conditions
❖ Alert IV: June 1st through November 30th
❖ Alert III: Hurricane Force Winds within 72-120 hours
❖ Alert II: Hurricane Force Winds within 36-72 hours
❖ Alert I: Hurricane Force Winds within 12-36 hours
Storm Season TO-DO List
- Have an evacuation route, plan, and supplies in place for your family and your home
- Secure your home
- Take care of pets
- Fill gas tanks
- Fully charge cell phone(s)
- Ensure important documents are safe (Birth certificates, Social Security card, etc.)
- Create a disaster supply kit (Medications, cash, toiletry items, etc.)
- Download the IngallsConnect app
- Subscribe to IngallsConnect text alerts by sending 123-Ingalls to 38671
- Follow Ingalls President Brian Blanchette on Facebook for up-to-date, real-time information
- Update your contact information on your HR Online profile. If you don’t have access to your HR Online profile, call 228-935-3072 to update your contact information
- Save important contact information | Employee Info Line: 1-877-871-2058
Community Resources
Whether you're in Mississippi, Louisiana, or Alabama, you can access emergency resource guides tailored to your area, direct links to the Hurricane Center for up-to-date information, and essential safety tips to help you navigate through any storm. We’ve compiled a list of community resources to help you stay one step ahead.
Click here for the Heavy Weather Resource Guide.
Suggestions for improving safety? Discuss it with your foreman or call the EHS Department (x2100). For all emergency calls, dial 935-6101 on any cell phone or 911 from any in yard landline