1. Lincoln Military Housing
Hampton Roads
Dear Valued Residents:
In an effort to assist you in preparing for Hurricane season, we ask that all residents
please read the following information and be properly prepared in the event of a
hurricane. You are encouraged to contact the local Emergency Preparedness Division,
local Red Cross Chapter or FEMA website (www.fema.gov) to assess the needs of your
household in the event of a hurricane.
A “hurricane watch” means a hurricane may threaten an area. A “hurricane warning”
means a hurricane is expected to strike an area.
When a hurricane warning is announced:
 Listen to the National and City Warning System on the radio. Make plans to relocate
outside the affected area. Have current information on the location of the Red Cross
shelters and directions to get there. If there are ill or disabled persons in your home,
contact their doctor for instructions. If relocation is required by the State or Federal
Warning Systems, evacuate early to avoid traffic jams and dangerous winds. Be sure
to take necessities such as prescriptions, bedding, enough food for at least 24 hours,
flashlights, cell phone, and a battery-powered radio.
 Please notify the District Office if you have made plans to evacuate and leave the
area. Provide emergency point of contacts and updated phone numbers where you
can be reached.
 If a warning is issued, remove all objects from the exterior of your home, and store
these items inside your home, shed or garage. Such objects would include patio
furniture, trash cans, grills, potted plants, wind chimes, bicycles, etc. If items are not
removed from your outside area, please be advised that the management team may
remove these items and may find it necessary to enter your home or garage.
 Close all blinds to avoid shattering glass. Do not tape any windows, as this has been
deemed a dangerous and unnecessary practice. The management team will not be
boarding any windows throughout the community.
 Fill the bathtub with water. This water may be poured into the toilet tank to induce
flushing. It also may be needed for drinking should the water supply become
interrupted or contaminated.
 Stock up on daily necessities. Items such as the following are a must: Non-
perishable food, bottled water, first aid kits, soap, blankets, manual can opener,
batteries, battery powered radio, extra eye glasses, hearing aids, and battery powered
lanterns. Don’t forget items for all members of your household including
prescriptions, baby food and diapers.

2.  Fill all vehicles with gas. In the event of loss of electricity, the gas pumps will not
operate.
 Carry all important paperwork and personal identification with you.
 Evacuation and shelter information can be found on www.wvec.com or
www.vaemergency.com. If you do not have Internet access, you can pick up a packet
of information in your district office or feel free to use our computers in the
community center.
 The management team will be removing all pool furniture from the decks areas and
securing all common areas.
 Unplug all unnecessary items not in use. Do not unplug your refrigerator.
 Fill containers with water and place in freezer. The ice will help prolong items from
thawing out in case of power loss.
During the hurricane:
 Continue to listen to the National Warning System on the radio. Do exactly as
advised.
 Stay indoors! If the calm eye of the hurricane passes through the area, continue to
stay indoors unless it is absolutely necessary to leave.
 If the electricity goes off, use flashlights instead of candles or kerosene lamps.
 Use the telephone for emergencies only. Jammed phone lines may obstruct
emergency call for police, fire departments, doctors and the Red Cross disaster units.
 Conserve refrigeration. Open the refrigerator/freezer door as little as possible.
 Remain indoors until the official “all clear” is given from the county Warning System
on the radio.
After the hurricane:
 Beware of outdoor hazards. Watch out of loose or dangling power lines, and report
them immediately to Lincoln At Your Service 1-888-578-4141 or a Lincoln
representative. All emergency numbers are in the white pages of the telephone book.
 Walk or drive cautiously. Debris-filled streets are very dangerous. Washouts may
weaken road and bridge structures that could collapse under vehicle weight.
 Open the refrigerator only when necessary. Food will spoil in the refrigerator if the
power is off more than a few hours. Freezers will keep food for several days if the

3. doors are not opened frequently after power failure, but do not refreeze food once it
begins to thaw.
 Do not use tap water until authorities have issued a safe water area. Use the
emergency supply in the tub or boil water. Report broken sewer or water mains to
Lincoln At Your Service.
 Do not bring gas or charcoal grills inside to use for cooking.
 Please be patient and be prepared to be on your own up to 4 days. It takes a team
effort to clean up after a storm. Responsibility for the cleanup falls to numerous
local, state and federal agencies. Your property staff will make every effort to assist
these agencies and our residents. Should damage to the property occur, management
will make a home by home inspection to assess the damages. A schedule will then be
prepared to complete the necessary repairs.
Please take the time to be prepared as possible and to be on your own for a couple of days
until Federal, State and Local officials get help into the area.
Thank you,
Lincoln Military Housing