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DEVELOP A PLAN BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON!
Develop a Family Plan (including pets) for surviving a hurricane. Hurricanes
are a part of living in South Florida. Don't wish for hurricanes not to happen. Prepare for them because they WILL happen.
- Is Your Home in an evacuation zone?
- What Is the Durability of the type of structure you live in?
- Is Anyone In Your Household dependent on life support systems, or any medical device which requires
electricity?
- Do You Own Any Special Vehicles (e.g., boat, RV, motorcycles, etc.) that need to be protected not only
from damage, but also from causing damage to their surroundings?
- Identify a Friend or Family Member (outside the area) that when a hurricane hits you will keep informed
about how you are doing. Instruct other friends and family members to get information about your status from this designated
person. During and after a storm the opportunity to access communication devices is likely to be infrequent and undependable,
so it will be important to get the most out of any opportunity to communicate outside of your area that you can.
HURRICANE SUPPLIES
Obtain Your Hurricane Supplies Before the Hurricane Season!
Don't wait until a storm is in the Atlantic, working it's way towards your area!
HURRICANE SUPPLIES
Plan on 7 Days
- First Aid Kit
- 2 Week Supply of Medication
- Portable Radio
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- 1 Gallon of Water per Person per Day
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Toilet Paper/Towelettes
- Soap, Liquid Detergent
- Diapers and Baby Food
- Ready to Eat Canned Foods
- Unscented Household Bleach
- High energy foods
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- Special foods
- Stress Foods (candy, gum)
- Manual Can Opener
- Vitamins
- Paper Plates and Disposable Utensils
- Plastic Bags
- Pet Foods
- Duct Tape
- Heavy Gloves
- Sturdy Shoes
- Change of Clothes
- Insurance Papers
- Cash or Travelers Checks
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PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR HOME
Again, Make These Preparations Before the Hurricane Season! Don't wait until a
storm is in the Atlantic, working it's way towards your area!
- Obtain the Necessary Materials to protect your
windows and doors. Don't forget the garage doors. Shutters are a must!
- Check Your Roof and the structure of your house.
Make necessary repairs.
- Trim Trees and Branches, cutting back all trees and
branches that could contact buildings.
- Remove Any Yard Debris, cleaning your yard of any
items that could become missles in a storm such as old lumber, broken lawn furniture,
etc. and place curbside on your bulk waste collections day.
- Clear Clogged Rain Gutters and Downspouts.
- Check Your Fire Extinguishers.
PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR PETS
Taking Care of Your Pet should receive careful
consideration when making your Hurricane Plan.
- If You Plan to Evacuate, determine whether you
will board or take it with you (service animals are the ONLY pets allowed at Red Cross
shelters).
- Obtain the Following Information: Call your humane
society to ask if there is an animal shelter in your area; prepare a list of kennels and
veterinarians who could shelter pets in an emergency; and keep a list of "pet friendly"
motels outside your area.
- Include Pet Food, water and any medication in
your Hurricane Plan.
- Vaccinate Your Pets by mid-May, and consider
spaying or neutering.
- Obtain a Portable Pet Carrier. Exotic pets need
special containers (not glass!) so they cannot escape.
- Identify Your Pet by current license and rabies
tag and/or microchipping, tattooing, or freeze branding.
- Store Photos of Your Pet with your important papers.
If You Are Going to Shelter Your Pet, contact boarding
facilities early to reserve a space for your pet.
- Space is Limited, and standard boarding fees
apply.
- Animals Must be Vaccinated (proof required).
- Pets Must Wear an ID collar and a leash.
- Bring Pet Food, bottled water, and any medications
(enough for three days).
After the Storm, use caution when encountering any pets
or other animals outdoors, and if your pet is lost or if you find someone else's pet, contact
veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, the Humane Society, and Animal Control. Animal Control
may be forced to destroy some strays after a devasting storm.
- Step 1:
- Preparing for the Storm & Its Aftermath
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