What to know before heading to a hurricane shelter

What to know before heading to a hurricane shelter

When a hurricane is expected to make landfall, many residents start looking for a safe place to ride out the storm. For some, that safe haven is a storm shelter such as the Dupuis Recreation Center, which is often activated as an emergency shelter during severe weather events.Hurricanes can bring devastating winds ranging from 75 mph to over 157 mph, leaving widespread destruction in their path. For those living in vulnerable areas or unstable h…