Emergency Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by dangerous flooding, destructive winds and tornadoes from these storms.

Seniors

The American Red Cross recommends that senior citizens create a personal support network made up of several individuals who will check in on you in an emergency, to ensure your wellness and to give assistance if needed. This network can consist of friends, roommates, family members, relatives, personal attendants, co-workers and neighbors. Ideally, a minimum of three people can be identified at each location where you regularly spend time, for example at work, home, school or volunteer site.

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/seniors

Parents

Hurricanes–and their aftermath–can be especially scary for young children. Did you know there are simple things you can do to reduce the toll a hurricane can take on your family?

Here are top hurricane survival tips from Save the Children’s emergency experts on how you can protect your children from distress during and after disasters:

https://www.savethechildren.org/us/what-we-do/disaster-relief-in-america/hurricane-relief

Pets

When preparing for emergencies, don’t forget your pets! Broward County has provided a pet "survival kit." Please review the information by visiting Broward County's website dedicated to preparing your pets for storm season.