Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
June 1st marks the start of hurricane season in Florida. As Floridians, we are all too familiar with the destructive power of these storms. Begin preparing your family by reviewing the steps you should take before, during, and after a storm. By creating an emergency plan and gathering items for a supply kit, you can reduce the impact of a hurricane. This checklist suggests items for a kit and provides important phone numbers. Please post it in a central place in your home.
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist (English)
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist (Spanish)
The websites provided below are additional resources you and your family may find useful.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
A supplementary website provided by FEMA that focuses on hurricane preparedness.
A supplementary website provided by FEMA in Spanish that focuses on hurricane preparedness.
National Hurricane Center
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Florida Division of Emergency Management
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