When you find yourself in a hurricane or another crisis situation you should:
- Follow instructions from your local authorities.
- Turn on your TV and radio, and follow the advice with respect to what to aquire, where to go and how to prepare.
- Let your immediate family and friends know where and how you can be reached, and where you plan to evacuate to, if need be.
- If you are a Norwegian citizen in need of assistance, contact the Consulate General.
To prepare yourself for a hurricane or another crisis you should:
- Make a plan of action. Know your home's vulnerability to threats.
- Obtain information from neighbors and friends who have experience from past hurricanes in the area where you live
- Make a Hurricane supply kit. Make sure you have enough food and water for at least 48-72 hours, flashlights, batteries, and any necessary medicines and other items you would need.
- Make a list of important phone numbers and numbers to friends and relatives.
- Make sure that you have all your necessary and important documents in one place, so that you can easily take these with you in case you need to evacuate.
This list is not exhaustive, and to find information on what to include in a hurricane supply kit as well as additional information on how you can prepare and how you should act in a crisis situation, please use the attached internet links.
If you are a Norwegian citizen living in the Gulf Coast States we urge you to notify us of your location and contact numbers. You can notify us via mail, phone, fax or e-mail.
Royal Norwegian Consulate General
2777 Allen Parkway
Suite 1185
Houston, TX 77019-2123
Telephone: (713) 521 2900
Fax: (713) 521 9648
E-mail: cg.houston@mfa.no
Consulate General Houston