Check your house and roof to ensure they are in good condition

Never touch fallen power lines

Know the location of your hurricane shelter

Check containers for water

Check batteries for radios and lanterns

Clear your property of any loose material

Check your home and contents insurance policy

Check your canned and dry goods supplies

NEVER fly kites or model planes near utility poles, power lines or aerials

NEVER fly a kite in busy streets

NEVER fly a kite near the path of incoming aircraft

NEVER use metal in your kite

ALWAYS plan your kite-flying outings away from power lines - The Garrison, Weymouth, Queen's Park and the East Coast

Plan where to plant a tree - away from power lines

Plan to buy in bulk to reduce the amount of packaging to be thrown out

Plan to buy a refrigerator by size of your family and by energy efficiency

Plan to include us early in your building projects or special events

DON'T throw plastic bags into the sea

DO start a compost pile to save on garbage while making "green" fertiliser for your garden

ALWAYS use environmentally friendly "pesticides"

Make sure your electric wiring is in good condition

Have your electrician inspect your meter socket base for corrosion every 3-5 years, especially if you live in a coastal area

Never smoke in bed

Never overload sockets

Always check that the stove is off when leaving home

DO NOT SWIM alone

DO NOT CLIMB trees that have power lines running through them