Hurricane season is here and it’s time to prepare for everything that comes with it. Less than a year ago, Hurricane Milton...
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Hurricane season is here and it’s time to prepare for everything that comes with it. Less than a year ago, Hurricane Milton touched down in Florida and produced over 120 significant, powerful tornadoes across the state. These tornadoes ripped through our communities causing wide-spread devastation.
Florida sees more hurricanes than any other state, and storms can form and strengthen fast. Planning ahead isn’t just smart, it saves lives.
It only takes one hurricane to devastate a community, a home, or a family. I urge everyone to begin preparing their emergency kits and contingency plans. I hope these steps are helpful to you as we enter the hurricane season.
Here’s what you can do now:
2. Create or update your disaster kit: Ensure you have a seven-day supply of necessities. This includes non-perishable food items, bottled water, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, batteries, cash, medicines, a first-aid kit, pet food and supplies, or any important family documents.
3. Create or update your family emergency plan: In the case of separation, have a list printed and on hand with the telephone numbers of family or loved ones outside your area.
4. Sign up for emergency and weather alerts: Sign up for emergency alerts from your county, whether it is St. Lucie County, Martin County, or Palm Beach County. Additionally, visit your municipalities’ websites for city or neighborhood-specific alerts.
5. Become familiar with county resources: Visit these websites to view shelter locations and other alerts:
To receive up-to-date information on potential hurricanes in the Atlantic basin, refer to the National Hurricane Center Website. For local severe weather and hazard information, refer to the National Weather Service’s Miami forecast website (includes Palm Beach County) or the Melbourne forecast website (includes Martin and St. Lucie Counties). Download FEMA’s mobile app which includes weather alerts, shelter locations, and other emergency resources.
Stay safe this hurricane season!
