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STEP 1 Hold a family meeting Discussthehazardsofhurricanes.Encouragechildrentotalkabouttheirfearsandexplainsome

ofthethingsyou’llbedoingtokeepeveryonesafe.Startawrittenlistofthingsyou’llneedtotakecareofbeforehurricaneseasonandencourageeveryoneinthefamilytocontributetheirideas.

STEP 2 Discuss whether you’ll need to evacuate Determinewhetheryouliveinanevacuationzoneand,ifso,whereyouwillgoifanevacuation

orderisgiven.Goingtoafamilyorfriend’shouseorhoteloutsidetheevacuationareaisyourbestchoice.Ifyouchoosetogooutoftown,dosowellinadvanceofthestorm.Sincesheltersprovideforonlybasicneeds,thisshouldbeyourchoiceoflastresort.

STEP 3 Ensure your assets are protected Inventoryyourhomepossessionsandvideotape,recordorphotographitemsofvalue.Review

yourinsurancepoliciesbeforehurricaneseasonstartstoensureyouhaveadequatecoverage.Onceahurricanewatchhasbeenissued,insurerswillnotissueneworadditionalcoverage.

STEP 4 Assess your home for vulnerable areas Doawalk-throughofyourhomeandpropertytoevaluateyourroof,windows,garagedoor,

landscaping,etc.anddeterminewhatactionsyouwilltake.

STEP 5 Make a plan to protect your vehicles Decidewhereyouwillstoreorparkyourvehicle,boatorRV.Checkyourvehicleinsurancepolicy

andkeepitinthesamesafeplaceasyourhomeowner’spolicy.

STEP 6 Secure your home Decidewhatactionsyouwillneedtotaketoprotectyourhomeandyourproperty(shutters,

generator,tree-trimming),andtokeepascomfortableaspossibleduringrecovery.

STEP 7 Determine whether anyone in your home has special medical needs, or is vulnerable in an emergency

Discusswhetheranyoneinyourhomehasspecialneedsinanemergencybecauseofamedicalcondition,orbecausetheyareelderlyordisabled.Makearrangementsinadvancetoaccommodatethoseneeds.

STEP 8 Make a plan for your pets Determinehowyouwilladdressyourpet’sneeds

andmakeaplanincaseyouhavetoevacuate.Besuretoplanforlargeoutdooranimalsaswell,suchashorses,pigsandcows.

STEP 9 Gather your supplies Determineyourfamily’sfood,waterand

medicalneedsandassembleyourhurricanekitaccordingtothoseneeds(seechecklistonpage3foressentialitemstoinclude).

STEP 10 Notify others of your plan Letfamilyorfriendsknowwhatyourhurricane

planissotheycancheckonyouintheaftermathofthestorm.Establishanout-of-towncontact.

B E F O R E T H E S T O R M

About This GuideHurricaneseasonbegins

June1andendsNovember30.Thetimetoprepareforhurricaneseasonisnow.Ready. Set. Safe.,

Broward’sOfficialHurricanePreparednessGuide,isdesignedtoprovidevaluableinformationthatyoucanusebefore,duringand

afterastorm.

Broward County Board of County Commissioners

ForquestionsabouttheReady. Set. Safe.

Hurricane Preparedness Guide,contact:

Broward CountyOffice of Public CommunicationsGovernmentalCenter-Room506

115SouthAndrewsAvenueFortLauderdale,Florida33301

954-357-6990TTY 954-831-3940

Formoreinformation,visit:www.broward.org/hurricane

www.broward.org/atrisk

Thispublicationcanbemadeavailableinalternativeformatsbyrequest.

BrowardCountyisanequalopportunityemployerandproviderof

services.

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• Plan in Advance–Ifyouliveinanevacuationzoneandanevacuationisordered,youarerequiredbylawtoevacuate.Publicsheltersare a refuge of last resort. Remember,sheltersarenotdesigned forcomfort,andonly one shelter accepts pets, althoughserviceanimalsforthedisabledareacceptedatallshelters.

• Identify a Safe Room–Ifyouplantostayathome,identifythesafestroominyourhome(see page 8). This is generally an interiorroomwithnowindows,suchasabathroomorcloset.Makeplanstotakeshelterinthisroomintheeventofadirecthit.

• Request Assistance if Needed – If yourequirespecialassistanceinevacuating,orneed to stay at a Special Medical Needsshelter, call Broward County HumanServices Department at 954-357-6385(TTY954-357-5608). Ifamemberofyourfamily iselderly, frailordisabledandmaybecome vulnerable in the aftermath of astorm,registerthemwithBrowardCounty’sVulnerable Population Registry. Visit www.broward.org/atrisk, or call 954-831-4000or3-1-1.

• Stock Your Hurricane Kit –SeeChecklistat right. Plan on supplies including foodand water that will sustain your family forthreetofivedays,andatwo-weeksupplyofmedicines.

• If Evacuating Out of the Area, Leave Early –Plantoleaveasearlyas48hoursinadvance,andnolaterthantheissuanceofaHurricaneWatch.Keepinmindthatahurricane’spathisuncertainandyoucouldinadvertentlyevacuatetoanareawherethestormmayeventuallystrike.Takealongyourhurricanekit.

• Document Assets–Makeavisualorwrittenrecordofyourassetsforinsurancepurposes.Also,photographtheexteriorofyourhomeincludinglandscapingorstructuresthatmaynotbeinsurablebutimpactthevalueofyourproperty.Taketheserecordswithyouifyouevacuate.

• Protect Important Papers – Photocopyimportantpaperssuchasinsurancepoliciesand store them with a friend or in a safedepositboxoutsideof thehurricanearea.Or, protect important family and financialdocuments inside a waterproof containerorwatertight resealableplasticbag. If youevacuate,takethesedocumentswithyou.

• Secure Your Home–Shutterwindowsandglassdoors,andanchorlooseyardobjectsorbringtheminside.

• Prepare a Water Supply–Knowwhoyourwaterserviceproviderissoyouwillknowifa“boilwater”orderappliestoyourhome.Checkyourwaterbillifyouareunsure.Asthestormapproaches,fillpre-sanitizedsinksand tubswithcleanwater forbathingandflushingtoilets.

• Set Appliances – Turn refrigerators andfreezerstohighestsettingsinanticipationofapoweroutage.

• Get Cash–BanksandATMsdonotoperatewithoutelectricity.

• Get Gas–Gaspumpsdonotworkwithoutelectricity.

• Charge Phones–Chargeyourcellphoneandwirelessphonebatteries.

• Check on Neighbors – Check on yourneighbors—especiallytheelderlyandthosewithspecialneeds.

• Notify Others of Your Plans–Haveanout-of-state friendasa familycontact, soall familymembershaveasinglepointofcontact.Notifythis contact and other family members andfriendsofyourplans.

• Plan For Your Pet—Specializedpetshelters,pet-friendly hotels, veterinary clinics andfriendsandrelativesoutofharm’swayareALLpotential refuges for yourpetduringadisaster.Fora listofpet-friendlyhotelsandboarding kennels, visit www.broward.org/animal.Ifyouplantogowithyourpettoapet-friendlyshelter,spaceis limitedtothoselivinginmobilehomesandevacuationareas,and advance, in-person, pre-registration isrequired.CalltheBrowardCountyHumaneSocietyat954-989-3977.

HurricaneKitChecklisto DrinkingWater:Atleastonegallonperpersonper

dayforthreetofivedays,preferablytwoweeks.Extrawaterisneededforfoodpreparationandpersonalhygiene.Tostoredrinkingwater,usefood-gradecontainers.Youcanuseclean,airtightcontainerssuchastwo-litersodajugs,butnomilkcontainers.Ifyoure-usedisposableplasticbottles,donotkeepthemformorethanamonth.

o Food:Atleastenoughforthreetofivedays,includingnon-perishablepackagedorcannedfood,cannedorshelfmilk,cereal,etc.;andsnackfoods

o Athree-tofive-daysupplyofspecialitemsforbabiessuchasformula,food,wipes,diapers;specialfoodsfortheelderly;toiletriesandextratoiletpaper

o Manualcanopener/bottleopener

o Papergoodssuchasplates,bowls,napkins,towels,andplasticeatingutensils

o Unscentedhouseholdbleachandmedicinedropper

o Extrabeddingsuchasblankets,pillows,sleepingbag,etc.incaseyoumustevacuate

o Clothing,includingraingearandsturdyshoes

o Firstaidkit

o Medicines/prescriptiondrugs:Atwo-weeksupply

o Handsanitizer

o Flashlightandextrabatteries

o Battery-operatedorhand-crankradio

o Disposablebatteries,carchargerorsolarchargerforyourcellphone

o Hardlinetelephonewithjack(notcordless)

o Booksandgamesortoys

o Petfood,catlitterandotherpetcareitems

o Toolkitincludingcord,rope,hammer,woodnails,saw,hatchetoraxe,crowbar,chainsawblades,tarp,ducttape,andheavyworkgloves

o Plastictrashbagsandties

o Extraresealableplasticstoragebags,heavy-dutyaluminumfoilanddisposablealuminumpans

o Extracharcoalorpropanegasforoutdoorcooking.Sternocanalsobeused.Nevercookwithanyoftheseitemsinsideyourhouse.Thesmokeandfumesaredeadly.

o Fireextinguisher(ABCtype)

o Matchesinawaterproofcontainer

o MosquitorepellentwithDEET,andsunscreen

o Anyspecialequipmentoritemsyoumayneed

Prepareaheadforyourmedicalneedssuchasdialysis,insulin,oxygen,andanyprescriptiondrugs.The emergency refill law now allows you to obtain a 30-day supply of medications when an emergency is declared.

Every family in Broward County should be prepared to be self-sufficient for the first three to five days after a major storm so recovery efforts can focus on those who can’t help themselves.

Plan for the Storm’s Approach

Broward County has prepared a handy Shopping Guide to help you spread the cost of your hurricane kit over eight weeks. Visit www.broward.org/hurricane to view the guide in English, Spanish and Creole.

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SHELTER REGISTRATION:Developa

shelterplan,evenifyourplanistoshelterathome.Ifyouplantoevacuatetoashelter,pre-registrationisnotrequired;however,pre-registrationisencouragedifyouplanongoingtoaSpecialMedicalNeedsShelter.CallHumanServicesDepartmentat954-537-6385(TTY954-537-5608).Ifyoupre-register,youarenotobligatedtogototheshelterinanemergency.Youcanchangeyourplanswithoutnoticeifyoumakeotherarrangements.

TRANSPORTATION REGISTRATION:Pre-registerforparatransittransportation,ifyouthinkyoumayneedit.Aswithshelterregistration,youarenotobligatedtotakeadvantageoftheserviceifyourplanschange.Topre-register,callHumanServicesDepartmentat954-537-6385(TTY954-537-5608).

VULNERABLE POPULATION REGISTRY:Residentswhoaredisabled,frailorhavehealthissuesshouldregisterinadvancewiththeVulnerablePopulationRegistry.TheRegistryisnotaguaranteeofservices,butitenablescityemergencyworkerstobetterrespondtovulnerableresidentneedsinarecoveryeffort.Formoreinformationortoregister,visitwww.broward.org/atrisk,orcall954-831-4000or3-1-1.

PET-FRIENDLY SHELTER REGISTRATION:Serviceanimalsareaccommodatedatallshelters.Ifyouplanonshelteringwithyourpet,however,youmuststayatBrowardCounty’spet-friendlyshelteratMillenniumMiddleSchoolinTamarac,operatedbytheHumaneSocietyofBrowardCountyandtheAmericanRedCross.Call954-989-3977,andpress6,orvisitwww.humanebroward.com.Thisisapet-friendlyshelteronlyandnotamasscareshelter.Pre-registrationisrequired,andownersareexpectedtoshelterwiththeirpetsandcareforthem.

LARGE ANIMAL REGISTRATION:RegisteranylargeanimalsyouownwiththeBrowardCountyLargeAnimalDisasterPlanningCommitteeRegistry.Visitwww.broward.org/extensionorcall954-370-3725.

BROWARD COUNTY HURRICANE UPDATE EMAIL SYSTEM:Tosignuptobenotifiedviae-mailofimportantpublicsafetyinformationduringastorm,visitwww.broward.org/hurricaneandclickonHurricaneUpdateSubscription.

Important Registrations

Know the LingoHurricane Watch—Hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. Your preparations should be underway.Hurricane Warning—Hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours. Your preparations should be rushed to completion.Know the HazardsStorm Surge—Storm surge is the most dangerous element of a hurricane. This is a dome of ocean water that can be 20 feet high at its peak and 50 to 100 miles wide. Nine out of 10 hurricane fatalities are attributable to storm surge.Wind—A hurricane is a tropical storm with constant winds greater than 74 miles per hour. These winds can extend inland for hundreds of miles. Hurricanes can also spawn tornadoes, which add to their potential for destruction.Rain—Because of the tropical nature of hurricanes, they contain rain which can, at times, be torrential and cause floods and flash floods.Know When to GoEvacuation—Hurricane evacuations are ordered by the Broward County Mayor to protect coastal residents from dangerous storm surge, and mobile home residents from rising water and high wind. The type of evacuation ordered will be based upon the severity of the storm.

Evacuation Plan A – Hurricane Category 1 or 2 - All residents east of the Intracoastal Waterway, mobile home residents, residents beside tidal bodies of water and in low-lying areas.Evacuation Plan B - Hurricane Category 3 and higher - In addition to those required to evacuate under Plan A, all residents east of U.S. 1 (Federal Highway) should evacuate.

SPECIAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE DISABLED Ifyouhaveadisabilityorspecialmedicalneed,youremergencyplansmustfityouruniquecircumstances. Talktoyourphysicianorhealthcareprovideraboutarealisticplanforyoursafety. Carefullyevaluateyourshelteroptionsandmakeadvancedplans.ReasonablemodificationswillbemadeforshelterresidentswithdisabilitiesinaccordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA).Seepage6.

Ifyouundergoroutinetreatments(suchasdialysis),areahomehealthcareclient,orrequireoxygensupplies,callyourserviceprovidertodiscusstheirplansforcontinuingservicetoyouinanemergency.

CreateaPersonalInformationCardwithallyourhealthinformation(doctors,insurancepolicies,medications,etc.).

Placeidentificationlabelsonanymedicalsupportequipmentyouwouldtaketoashelterwithyou,suchaswheelchairs,walkersandnebulizers.

Ifyouhaveaserviceanimal,makesuretheanimalhasacollarwithidentification.Haveproofthattheanimal’svaccinationsareuptodate,andacopyofwritteninstructionsforyouranimal’scare.

Collect your emergency supplies early. Keep ample supplies of prescription and non-prescription medications on hand, especially during hurricane season, June 1 throughNovember30.

Visitwww.broward.org/atriskformoretips.

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Go native! Foracompletedatabaseofnativetreesandplants,andguidelinestohelpyouselecttreesthatdowellintheSouthFloridaenvironment,visitwww.broward.org/naturescape.

Hurricane-Proof Your Business!• Makemultiplebackupsofcriticalcomputer

dataandstorethemoffpremises.Keepchecks,purchaseorders,financialrecords,propertyandvehicletitlesoffthepremisesaswell.

• Unplugandwrapallelectronicsinplasticandstoretheminhighanddryplaces.

• Haveacommunicationplaninplaceandmakesureyouremployees’emergencycontactinformationiscurrent.

• Take“before”and“after”picturestoaidinanyclaims.

• Allowemployeesadequatetimetopreparefortheapproachingstorm.

Safeguard Your HomeLook For VulnerabilitiesBeforehurricaneseasonbegins,therearestepsthatyoucantaketoreducedamagetoyourhomeandproperty.Thefirststepistowalkaroundyourhomeandlookforvulnerabilitiesincludingyourroof,garagedoor,windows,poolandyard.

Assess The RoofAgreattimetostartsecuringorretrofittingyourhouseiswhenyouaremakingotherimprovements.• Checkingthe

roofyourselfisnotonlydangerous,itcancausedamage.Hirealicensedprofessional.

• Shingles,tilesandpanelsshouldbefasteneddowntightlyandlooseonesreplaced.

• Asphaltshinglesshouldbeattachedusinghot-dipped,galvanizednails.

• Rooftrussesshouldhavebracesandhurricanestrapsshouldbeinstalled.Checktoensuretarpsaresecuredtotheroofwith2”x1”woodstripsplacedat48”oncenter,especiallyattheedges.

Trim Your Trees• Trimtreesandshrubsregularly.Removeweak

branches,especiallythoserestingonyourroof,andthinouttheuppercanopy.Do not trim trees once a storm warning has been issued.

• Don’tattempttotrimanyvegetationgrowingonornearoverheadpowerlines.Onlyspeciallytrainedprofessionalsshouldworkaroundpowerlines.

• Consultwithyourcityforspecificprovisionsregardingtreepruning.Hatrackingandtreetoppingarebothillegal.

• Placeproperlycutandbundledyardwasteatthecurbinaccordancewithyourcity’ssolidwastecollectionrules.However,donottakegarbageorwastetothecurbonceastormwatchorwarninghasbeenannounced.

• Ifyouareinexperiencedintheuseofachainsaw,seekprofessionalassistance.

• Makesurenewlyplantedtreesandrecentlyresettreesareproperlystakedandbraced.

• BeawarethatBrowardCountyrequiresallcommercialtreetrimmerstobelicensed.Visitwww.broward.org/bioandclickonUplands/TreesProgram,thenBrowardLicensedTreeTrimmersorcall954-519-1456.

Check All Doors• Solidwoodorhollowmetaldoorsaremorelikely

toresistwindpressureandflyingdebris.Doorsshouldhaveatleastthreehingesandadeadboltsecuritylockwithaboltthrowofatleast1”.

• Installheadandfootboltsontheinactivedoorofdouble-entrydoors.Thesurfaceboltshouldextendthroughthedoorheaderandthroughthethresholdintothesubfloor.

• Garagedoorsshouldhavesteelbracing.Check

withyourgaragedoormanufacturerforbracesorretrofittingkits.Youcanalsoattachwoodentwo-by-six-inchstiffenersrunningthefullwidthofthedoor,approximately18”apart.Also,thisisagoodtimetoclearoutyourgarageifyouplanonkeepingyourcarinthegarageduringastorm.

Shutter Your WindowsIfyoualreadyhaveshutters,nowisthetimetomakesurethey’reingoodworkingcondition.Foraccordionorroll-downshutters,testtoseeiftheyopenandcloseeasily,cleartrackofobstructionsandlubricate.Forpanelshutters,checkforexcessivewearorrustonconnectors.• Usingplywoodmaybeamoreeconomical

wayofcoveringwindows,butmaynotofferenoughprotection.Metalhurricane-resistantshuttersarepreferred.Ifyouuseplywood,makesureitisatleast5/8”thickandusetheproperanchorsandsupportbeams.

• MakesureshuttershavetheMiami-DadeCountyProductApprovaloraFloridaBuildingCodeProductApproval.

• Shuttersshouldbeinstalledbyalicensedprofessionalandinspectedbyagovernmentagencysuchasyourcity’sbuildingcodedepartment.

• DONOTUSETAPE!Tapewillnotkeepthewindowfrombreaking.

• Donotleaveanywindowopenforequalizingpressurebetweentheinsideandoutsideofyourhome.Itisnotnecessaryandcouldbeadangerousmistake.

Protect Your Pool• Keepwaterinthepoolasitwillprotectthe

pool’sfinishfromsandandflyingdebris.Youmaylowerthewaterlevel,butnomorethanonetotwofeet.Otherwise,hydrostaticpressurecouldcausethepooltopopoutoftheground.

• Addextrachlorinetothewatertopreventcontamination.

• Turnoffthepowertothepoolequipment.• Removethepoolpumpmotorandstoreit

indoorsinadryplace,orwrapthemotorinaplasticmaterialsuchasagarmentbagandsecureittightlywithtapeorrope.

• Removealllooseitemsfromthepoolarea(furniture,poolcleaningequipment,filterhousetops,decklids,etc.).

• Afterthestorm,reinstallpump,returnwaterleveltonormal;cleanpoolthoroughly;balancethepH,super-chlorinate,andrunthefilteruntilthewaterisclean.

For more detailed information on any of these topics, visit www.broward.org/hurricane and click on the A to Z Guide.

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IF YOU MUST EVACUATE … Haveagoodmealbeforeyougetontheroad

orgotoaRedCrossshelter.Sheltersopenapproximatelyfourhoursafteranevacuationisordered.

Evacuateassoonaspossible,preferablyduringdaylight.Roadsandbridgesfrequentlybecomecrowdedandtrafficmovesslowly.

Unplugappliancesandturnoffelectricity,themainwatervalveandgasforthestoveorwaterheater.Thiswillreducepotentialdamagetoyourappliancesandtheriskoffirefrompowersurgesorgaslinebreaks.

Tellsomeoneoutsideofthestormareawhereyouaregoing.

Iftimepermits,andyouliveinanidentifiedsurgezoneorareapronetoflooding,raisefurniture,photographsandotherirreplaceableitemstoahigherfloor.

Bringpreassembledemergencysupplies(seeShelterKitChecklistonpage7).

Lockupyourhomeandleave.

Itemsnotpermittedinsheltersincludefirearmsandexplosivedevices,intoxicatingbeverages,andillegaldrugs.

Serviceanimalsarepermittedinallshelters.Besuretobringfood,water,bowlsandanyotheritemsnecessaryfortheircareandcomfort.

Foralistofpet-friendlyhotelsandboardingkennels,visitwww.broward.org/hurricane,clickonA-ZGuideandselectAnimals.

TRANSPORTATION TO SHELTERSWhat You Need To Know

Bus operations:Whenanevacuationisordered,BrowardCountyTransitbusesceaseregularlyscheduledserviceandbeginemergencyevacuationservicefromevacuationzones.TheservicecoincideswiththeopeningofAmericanRedCrossshelters,andwillnotbeginbeforethesheltersopen.UnderEvacuationPlanA,youcangotoanyregularbusstopalongA1A.UnderEvacuationPlanB,buseswillrunroutesalongbothA1AandFederalHighway.

Persons with disabilities:BrowardCountyTransit’sParatransitServicessectioncoordinatestransportationforresidentswithdisabilities.Call954-357-6385orTTY954-357-5608.

Shelter From The Storm

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Your Shelter OptionsOption One – Stay With Family or Friends Outside the Evacuation Zone

Thisisyourfirst,bestchoiceandwhereyouwillbemostcomfortable.

Option Two – Stay in a Mass Care Shelter

AmericanRedCrossMassCaresheltersprovideabasiclevelofcareandareopentoall.Nopre-registrationisrequired.Ifyouhaveaself-managedhealthconditionordisability,youwilllikelybeabletosheltercomfortablyinaMassCareshelter.Whenyouarriveattheshelter,besuretotellshelterpersonnelwhatyourneedsare.

If you need transfer assistance, sign language interpretation and other auxiliary aids, or a quiet zone for a cognitive disability or mental health need, call 954-831-4000 or TTY 954-831-3940 for the most updated information.

Option Three – Stay in a Special Medical Needs Shelter

IfyouhaveamedicalconditionthatrequiresagreaterlevelofcarethanthatprovidedataMassCareshelter,butyoudonotrequirehospitalization,aSpecialMedicalNeedsSheltermaybeappropriateforyou.Thesesheltersofferbasicmedicalassistanceandmonitoring.Theyarestaffedbyqualifiedmedicalpersonnelandhaveback-upelectricityforlimitedlightingandessentialmedicalequipment.Familymembersandcaregiversareencouragedtoaccompanyresidentswithspecialmedicalneeds.Pre-registrationisencouragedbutnotrequired.CallBrowardCountyHumanServicesDepartmentat954-357-6385(TTY954-357-5608).

Option Four – Stay in a Hospital or Other Medical Facility

IfyourmedicalconditionexceedsthelevelofcareprovidedataSpecialMedicalNeedsshelterand/oryourequirehospitalizationorone-on-onecare,workwithyourphysicianormedicalprovidertoarrangethesafestshelteroption,whichmayincludeahospitalorothermedicalfacility.

Special Medical NeedsPre-registrationfortheSpecialMedicalNeedsShelterisopenthroughouttheyear,andwhilenotrequired,isstronglyencouragedtoensurethattheshelterwillbeadequatelypreparedtomeetyourneeds.ToregisterforaSpecialMedicalNeedsShelter,callHumanServicesDepartmentat954-537-6385(TTY954-537-5608).

ApersonwithSpecialMedicalNeedsissomeonewho: hasminorhealth/medicalconditionsthatrequire

professionalobservation,assessment,andmaintenance

requiresassistancewithpersonalcareand/orassistancewithmedicationsbutdoesnotrequirehospitalization

needsmedicationsand/orvitalsignreadingsandisunabletodosowithoutprofessionalassistance.

AllresidentsseekingshelterinaSpecialMedicalNeedsfacilitywillbereviewedonanindividualbasistodeterminethebestplacementfortheirneeds.

ReasonablemodificationswillbemadeforshelterresidentswithdisabilitiesinaccordancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA).Ifyouneedtransferassistance,signlanguageinterpretationandotherauxiliaryaids,oraquietzoneforacognitivedisabilityormentalhealthneed,call954-357-6385orTTY954-357-5608forthemostupdatedinformation.Aswithallpublicplaces,residentswithserviceanimalsaccompanyingthemarewelcomeatallsheltersites.

TheOxygen-DependentSheltercanaccommodatealimitednumberofresidentswhorequire24-hourOxygenor24-hourelectricalpower.

Residentsareencouragedtobringtheircaregiverandfamilymembersarewelcomeatallsheltersites.

What To Bring: IfyouwillbegoingtoaSpecialMedicalNeedsShelter,plantobringthemedicalsuppliesyouwillneedincludinganyspecialfoods,prescriptions,nebulizer,syringes,sterileswabsandoxygenequipment,inadditiontoitemsontheShelterKitChecklistonpage7.

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Emergency Management DivisionEnvironmental Protectionand Growth Management Department

201 N.W. 84th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33324Telephone: 954-831-3900Hurricane Hotline: 954-831-4000

AMERICAN RED CROSSRegional Hurricane Shelters 1) Lyons Creek Middle School 4333 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek 33073 2) Coral Glades High School 2700 Sportsplex Dr, Coral Springs 33065 3) Monarch High School 5050 Wiles Road, Coconut Creek 33073 4) Pompano Beach High School 1400 N. E. 6th St., Pompano Beach 33060 5) Park Lakes Elementary School 3925 N. State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes 33319 6) Rock Island Elementary/Arthur Ashe Middle School 1701 N. W. 23rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33311 7) Plantation Elementary School 651 N. W. 42nd Ave., Plantation 33317 8) Fox Trail Elementary School 1250 Nob Hill Road, Davie 33324 9) Falcon Cove Middle School 4251 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston 3333210) Silver Trail Middle School 18300 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines 3333111) New Renaissance Middle School 10701 Miramar Blvd., Miramar 3302512) Watkins Elementary School 3520 S. W. 52nd Ave., Pembroke Park 3302313) Everglades High School: 17100 SW 48 Court, Miramar, FL 3302714) West Broward High School: 500 NW 209 Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Typically a Category 3 or higher hurricane.

PLAN A PLAN B

Those persons located in low lying areas or beside tidal bodies of water should seek shelterelsewhere if conditions warrant. ALL mobile home residents must evacuate in PLAN A and PLAN B. In addition, mobile home residents may be ordered to evacuate if tropical storm conditions warrant.

Typically a Category 1-2 hurricane.

Not all shelters may be open during a state of emergency. In the event of an evacuation order, monitor news reports or call the Broward County Hurricane Hotline, 954-831-4000 or 3-1-1, for specific shelter openings.

Pet-Friendly ShelterA pet-friendly shelter operated by the American Red Cross and the Broward County Humane Society is available to residents with pets who either live in an evacuation area, or a mobile home anywhere in Broward County. Pre-registration is required. Call the Humane Society at 954-989-3977.

B E F O R E T H E S T O R M

SHELTER KIT CHECKLISTPleaserememberthatwhileashelterisintendedtohelpkeepyousafeduringthestorm,itisn’tahotel.Bringtheseessentialitemsalongtomakeyourstayascomfortableaspossible.

o Personalhygieneitemso Beddingsuchaspillows,blankets,air

mattresso Books,gameso Non-perishablesnackso Extrachangeofclothingo Babysupplies:ampleamountsofbaby

food,formula,juice,diapersandwipes,andastroller,portablecriborplaypen

o Neededmedicationso Driver’slicense,otheridentificationo Cash,traveler’scheckso Personalitemssuchasextraeyeglasses, hearingaid,etc.o Battery-operatedradioo Flashlighto Importantdocumentssuchasbirthor

marriagecertificates,socialsecuritycards,passports,immunizationrecords,checkbookandbankaccountfiles,wills,vehicletitles,insurancepolicies,stocks,bonds,deeds,computerbackupdisk,etc.

Apet-friendlyshelterisavailabletopetownerslivinginevacuationareasandmobilehomesthroughouttheCounty.ThehumansideoftheshelterisoperatedbytheAmericanRedCross.ThepetsideoftheshelterisoperatedbytheHumaneSociety.Advance,in-person,pre-registrationisrequired.YoucandosoattheHumaneSociety,2070GriffinRoad,FortLauderdale(oneblockwestofI-95)weekdaysbetween9a.m.and5p.m.,startingJune1.Call954-989-3977orvisitwww.humanebroward.comfordetails.Callaheadfordetailsonwhatyouwillbeaskedtoprovide.Thisisapet-friendlyshelteronly,andanotamasscareshelter!TheshelterislocatedatMillenniumMiddleSchoolinTamarac.

HOMELESS SHELTERS

BrowardCountyTransitbuseswillofferevacuationtransportationfromthreeassignedpick-uppointstofourhomelessshelterswhenahurricanewarningisannouncedandamandatoryevacuationorderisissued.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactHurricaneTransportationfortheHomelessInformationat954-563-HELP(4357)or2-1-1.

PET-FRIENDLY SHELTER NOW AVAILABLERegister Early—Capacity Is Limited!

Ifyouareelderly,frail,disabled,orhaveaspecialmedicalneedandareconcernedaboutyourshelteringplan,orifyouwantthelatestinformationonsheltermodificationsforindividualswithdisabilitiesorspecialneeds,contactHumanServicesDepartmentat954-537-6385(TTY954-537-5608).

Quick Tip

Ready. Set. Safe. www.broward.org/hurricane8

Canes For Kids …Childrenwholiveinthetrackofhurricanesfeelfirsthandthethreatofdangertothemselvesandthosetheycareabout.Tocomfortandreassurethem,trythesesuggestionsfromtheNationalMentalHealthAssociation:• Reassurethemthatthey’resafe• Behonestandopenaboutthedisaster,but

keepinformation“age-appropriate”• Encouragethemtoexpresstheirfeelings

throughtalking,drawingorplaying• Trytomaintainyourdailyroutinesasmuchas

possible• Limittheirexposuretomediareports

Visitwww.broward.org/hurricaneandclickonLinksforasamplingofkid-friendlyhurricanesiteswithgamesandactivities.

CommanderReady CaptainSafeWay

BrowardCountySafetySuperheroesCommanderReadyandCaptainSafeWaywantyoutovisitwww.broward.org/hurricaneandclickon“HurricaneKids”togetimportanttipsforhurricaneseason.

D U R I N G T H E S T O R M

Beforeyougototheairportortheport,beawarethatoperationsmaybeinterruptedduetothestorm.Besuretocontactyourcruiselineorairlineforschedulinginformation.Alistofphonenumberscanbefoundbyvisitingwww.broward.org/hurricaneandclickonA-ZGuideandselectAirportorPort.Orcall954-831-4000,or3-1-1.

Oncethestormarrives,therearesomeadditionalmeasuresyoucantaketokeepeveryoneassafeaspossible.• Stayindoorsinasecurelocation,oryour“safe

room.”Thestrongestpartofahouseisusuallyawayfromwindowsandexteriordoors.

• Placetowelsalongwindowsillsandthebottomofdoorsleadingoutsidetokeepwaterfromcomingin.Havebuckets,mopsandspongeshandyintheeventofflooding.

• Elevatevaluablestotabletopsorhighplacesiffloodingoccurs.

• Donotgooutsideasthecalmeyeofthehurricanepassesover,unlessrepairsareabsolutelyessential.Thestormisnotover.Theworstcanhappenoncetheeyepassesoverandthewindsblowfromtheoppositedirection.

• Beawarethattornadoescanappearanytimeduringahurricane.Monitoryourlocalstationandifatornadowarningisissued,takecoverinaninteriorhallwayoronthelowerlevelifinatallbuilding.Stayawayfrom

glassdoorsandwindows.Youcanalsotakecoverunderheavyfurnitureinthecenterofahouse.

• Leavethemainbreakeronunlesstheelectricitygoesoff.Iftheelectricitygoesoff,turnoffairconditioners,refrigerators,freezers,televisionsetsandcomputerstoavoidthepossibilityofdamageduetopowersurges.Ifthepowerreturnsandissteady,thesemaybeturnedbackon.

• Useflashlightsforlightingwhenthepowergoesoff.Donotusecandlesoranyothertypeofopenflame.Thefiredepartmentmaybeunabletorespondduringahurricane.

• Usethetelephoneforemergenciesonly.Jammedphonelinesmayobstructemergencycallsforpolice,firerescue,emergencymedicalandRedCrossdisasterunits.

• Openrefrigeratorandfreezerdoorsaslittleaspossible.

• Stayawayfromthefusebox,mainbreakerandelectricaloutletsintheeventofflooding.Normally,theelectricalcurrentwillfailwithflooding.

Retreat To Your “Safe Room” Havingadesignated“saferoom”inyourhomecanhelpyouprotectyourself,yourfamilyandpetsfromthedangerousforcesofextremewinds.Itcanalsorelievesomeoftheanxietycreatedbythethreatofanoncomingtornadoorhurricane.Keepthesethingsinmindwhenchoosingyour“saferoom.”

• Agood“saferoom”locationisaninteriorroomonthefirstfloorofthehouse.

• Closets,bathroomsandsmallstorageroomswithonlyonedoorandnowindowsarewellsuitedforuseas“saferooms.”Interiorbathroomshavetheaddedadvantageofhavingawatersupplyandtoilet.

• Keepinmindthataspaceselectedasyour“saferoom”shouldbefreeofclutterforquickandeasyentry,andsooccupantswillnotbeinjuredbyfallingobjects.Abathroomisoftenabetterchoicethanaclosetorstoragespace.

• Ifyouhavetheoption,your“saferoom”shouldnotbeinanareathatcanbeflooded.

• Your“saferoom”shouldbereadilyaccessiblefromallpartsofyourhouse.

• Your“saferoom”mustbeadequatelyanchoredtothehousefoundationtoresistoverturninganduplift.

• Thewalls,roofanddoorofthehomemustbeprotectedagainstpenetrationbywindborneobjects.Tapingwindowsisnotrecommendedasitdoesnotpreventwindowsfrombreaking.

• Finally,buildingsdonotfailduetounequalpressuresinsideandoutside.Therefore,windowsanddoorsshouldnotbeopenedtoequalizepressure.Thisallowswindtoenterabuildingandincreasestheriskofbuildingfailure.Keepwindowsanddoorsclosed!

Formoreinformationonsaferooms,visitFloridaAllianceforSafeHomeswebsiteatwww.flash.org or www.broward.org/hurricane, clickontheA-ZGuideandselect“SafeRoom.”

Riding Out The Storm

We want you to be Ready. Set. Safe.

Quick Tip

Hurricane Hotline 954-831-4000 or 3-1-1• TTY 954-831-3940 9

Chainsaw Safety Tips

Generatorsareusefulwhentemporaryorremoteelectricpowerisneeded,buttheyalsocanbeextremelydangerous.Hazardsincludecarbonmonoxidepoisoningfromtoxicengineexhaust,electricshock,electrocution,andfire.Heedtheseimportantsafetytips:

• Wheninstallingapermanentgenerator,besuretoobtainthenecessarypermitsandhavealicensedelectriciandotheinstallation.

• Usethegeneratoraccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions.

• Placeportablegeneratorsoutsideinawell-ventilatedarea,NEVERinsideahomeincludinggarages,basementsorcrawlspaces.

• Youcannotseeorsmellcarbonmonoxide.Ifyoustarttofeelsick,dizzyorweakwhileusingagenerator,getoutsidetofreshairimmediately.

• Installbattery-operatedorplug-incarbonmonoxidealarmswithbatteryback-upinyourhome.

• Donotrefuelageneratorwhileitisrunning.

• Donotstorefuelindoors.

• Donotconnectaportablegeneratordirectlytoyourhousebecausethepoweryougeneratemayflowbackintopowerlinesandcausedamageorinjurepowerworkers.

Traffic Safety Tips

Generator Safety Tips

Keeping Safe In The Storm’s AftermathSomeofthegreatesthurricanedangerspresentthemselvesafterthestormhaspassed.

Keeptheseimportanttipsinmind.

• Treatalldownedpowerlinesasiftheywerelive.Ifyouseeapowerlinethatissparkingorarcing,call911.

• Walkcautiouslyandavoidstandingwaterwhichmayhidedownedpowerlinesorhazardousobjects.Don’tventureoutinthedarkbecauseyoumightnotseeapowerlinethatcouldstillbeenergized.

• Debris-filledstreetsaredangerous.Snakesandpoisonousinsectsmaybeahazard.

• Guardagainstspoiledfood.Whenindoubt,throwitout.

• Donotdriveunlessitisanemergency.Ifthepowerisout,trafficlightswillnotbeworking,stopsignsandstreetsignsmayhaveblownaway.Streetswillbelitteredwithdebris.Washoutsmayhaveweakenedroadandbridgestructures.

• Takeprecautionstopreventfires.Loweredwaterpressureincitymainsandtheinterruptionofotherserviceswillmakefirefightingdifficultafterahurricane.

• Protectpropertyfromfurtherdamage.Plasticsheeting,plywood,lumberorothermaterialscanbeusedtosealorprotectpropertythathasbeenexposedbythestorm.Maketemporaryrepairsthatwon’tendangeryoursafety.

• Notifyinsurancerepresentativesofanylosses.

• Takephotographsoravideoofdamagedareastosubstantiateyourclaim.

• Prepareadetailedinventoryofdamagedordestroyedpropertyfortheadjustor.Includeadescriptionoftheitem,dateofpurchase,costattimeofpurchase,andestimatedreplacementcost.

• Bepatient.Hardshipcaseswillbesettledfirstbyinsurancerepresentatives.Inamajorcatastrophe,theinsuranceindustrywillhaveemergencyofficesandextraadjustorsavailabletoexpediteclaimsandspeedrecoveryefforts.

TheUniversityofFloridaExtensionServicerecommendsthefollowingsafetyprecautions:

• Keepbothhandsonthechainsawhandles.

• Nevercutbranchesaboveyourhead.

• Cutwiththeloweredgeofthesawbladewheneverpossible.

• Don’tforcethesaw.

• Wearprotectiveclothing:ahardhat,gogglessturdyshoes,gloves,andtrim-fittingclothes.

Whentrafficsignalsarenotworking,intersectionsshouldbetreatedasfour-waystops.Topreventchaos,pleasewaityourturn.ItisnotnecessarytoreportdownedtrafficsignalsasBrowardCountyTrafficEngineering’sdamageassessmentteamswillbeawareofoutagesandwilldispatchrepaircrewsasquicklyaspossible.

A F T E R T H E S T O R M

Beware Of Flooding Hazards• Ifthereisfloodinginyourhomeor

business,besurethebuildingisnotindangerofcollapsing,andwatchforlooseandfallingdebris.

• Rememberthatanythingfloodwatershavereachedmustbeconsideredcontaminated,includingfood,cannedgoods,cosmeticsandmedicines.

• Callalicensedelectricianifyouhavesignificantwaterdamagetoyourhomethatmightmakeitunsafeforyoutoreceiveelectricity.

• Ifyourhomehasgasservice,bealertforgasfumesandcallyourlocalutilityfromoutsidethehomeifanyaredetected.

• Donotdrinkwaterfromthefaucetunlessithasbeendeclaredsafe.

Protectagainstmosquitobitesbytakingtheseprecautions:Stayindoorsatdawnanddusk.Wearclothingthatcoversmostofyourskin.UserepellentcontainingDEET,exceptonchildrenundertwomonths.Getridofstandingwater,wheremosquitoeslayeggs.

Quick Tip

Ready. Set. Safe. www.broward.org/hurricane10

Evacuateimmediatelyifyousmellnaturalgaswhichhastheodorofrotteneggs,orseeabrokengasline.Ventilatetheareabyopeningwindowsoropeningadoor.Donotlightmatches,turnonanylightswitches,orusethetelephone.

Callthegascompanyimmediatelyfromatelephoneoutsidethehomeorbusiness.TECOEnergy/PeoplesGascrewsareavailabletorespondtonaturalgasemergencies.For24-hourservice,call1-877-832-6747.Ifyouareunabletocontactyourgascompany,call911.

Ifyouevacuate,donotturnoffthegassupplyatthemainmeter.Onlyemergencyorutilitypersonnelshouldturnthisvalve.Ifyouchoosetodoso,youcanturnoffthegasforindividualappliances.

Ifyouhavedifficultyre-lightingpilotlights,orifgasapplianceshavebeenexposedtofloodwaters,donotattempttooperatetheappliance.Contactaplumber,qualifiedservicecontractor,oryourgascompany.

A F T E R T H E S T O R M

Keep Your CoolSincehurricanesoccurduringthehottesttimeoftheyearinSouthFlorida,heatexhaustionandotherheat-relatedillnessesbecomeaconsiderationwhenthepowergoesoutandhomesarewithoutairconditioning.Problemscandevelopafterseveraldaysofexposuretohightemperaturesandinadequateorunbalancedreplacementoffluids.HerearesometipsfromtheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention:

Drinkcool,non-alcoholic,non-caffeinatedbeverages.Ifyourdoctorlimitstheamountoffluidyoudrinkoryoutakewaterpills,askhowmuchyoushoulddrinkwhentheweatherishot.Also,avoidextremelycoldliquidsbecausetheycancausecramps.

Rest Takeacoolshower,bath,

orspongebath Ifpossible,seekan

air-conditionedenvironmentsuchasamallorpubliclibrary,iftheyhavepower

Wearlightweightclothing Ifpossible,remainindoors

duringtheheatoftheday Avoidstrenuousactivities Signsofheatexhaustionmay

includeheavysweating,paleness,musclecramps,tiredness,weakness,dizziness,headache,nauseaorvomiting,fainting,coolandmoistskin,fastandweakpulserate,fastandshallowbreathing.Ifyouexperiencethesesymptoms,considerseekingmedicalattention.

Use Running Water SparinglyDuringpoweroutages,liftstationsthatnormallypumprawsewage/wastewatermaynotbeoperatingiftheyarenotpoweredbyagenerator.Pleaserestrictyouruseofrunningwaterasthesystemcaneventuallybackupintoyourstreet,orshowers,toiletsandsinkdrainsinsideyourhome.

Don’t Drink The Water …Immediatelyfollowingahurricane,don’tusetapwateruntilyouknowitissafe.Thisincludesnotgivingittoyourpets,orusingitforwashing,cleaning,cooking,brushingyourteeth,makingiceormakingformula.Ifaboilwaterorderisissuedforyourarea,followtheseguidelinesfromtheFloridaDepartmentofHealth:

Boilwateratarollingboilforoneminutetokillinfectiousorganisms

Ifyoudon’thavepower,youcanmix8drops(1/8teaspoon)ofunscentedhouseholdbleachpergallonofwaterandallowtostandfor30minutes.Ifthewateriscloudy,add16drops(1/4teaspoon)andletstandfor30minutes.Thewaterwillnotbetoxic,thoughitmayhaveachlorineodorandtaste. Ifaboilwaterorderisissued,

rememberthatwatersystemboundariesdonotalwayscorrespondtocity

boundaries.Residentswhoarenotsureoftheirwaterserviceprovidershouldchecktheirwaterbillorcalltheirindividualcity.

Observe CurfewsListentolocalradioandtelevisionstationsforcurfewannouncements.Curfewsarenotunusualforcommunitiesthatsufferadirecthitfromastorm.Roadsandhighwaysmaybeblocked,andhiddendangersmayexistafterdarksuchasdownedtreesandpowerlines,especiallyinfloodedareas.Lawenforcementandemergencyservicesmaybestrained.Allresidentsandbusinessesareexpectedtofollowcurfewlaws.Exemptionstothisareessentialpersonnelsuchaslawenforcement,fire-rescue,hospitalorotherhealthcareworkers,emergencymanagement,andothersinvolvedinrecoveryefforts.

Gas Safety Tips

If The Power Goes Out...

Telephone/Cell Phone Tips Bepatient.Expectdelaysin

gettingcallsthroughbecauseofthehighdemand.

Useyourphoneonlyfornecessarycalls,leavinglinesopenforemergencycalls.

Yourphonelinemaybeinoperableifyourphoneequipmentrequirespower.Plugahardlinephone(notcordless)directlyintothephonejacktoverifywhetheryouhaveservice.

Useyourcellphonetosendtextmessageswhichoftengetthroughwhenvoicecallswon’t.

Useyourcellphonecarchargertochargeyourcellphone.

AnalogbroadcastingforlocaltelevisionstationsendedJune2009.BatteryoperatedtelevisionspurchasedpriortoJune2009maynolongerwork.Newerversionsofbatteryoperatedtelevisionsreceivingadigitalsignalarenowavailable.Formoreinformationcall1-888-CALL-FCC.

Alwayskeepathermometerinyourrefrigerator.Thetemperatureshouldread41°Forlower.Thawedfoodcanusuallybeeatenifitisstill“refrigeratorcold.”However,youshoulddiscardanyfoodthathasbeenatroomtemperaturefortwohoursormore,andanyfoodthathasanunusualodor,colorortexture.Remember - when in doubt, throw it out!

Quick Tip

Quick Tip

Hurricane Hotline 954-831-4000 or 3-1-1• TTY 954-831-3940 11

A F T E R T H E S T O R M

Put Debris In Its Place Inthewakeofthehurricane,debrispick-upwillvarybycity.Whiletrashanddebrismaynotbepickedupimmediatelyduetosheervolume,ifproperlybundled,itwilleventuallyberemoved.Asaresident,youcanexpeditetheclean-upprocessbyproperlyseparatingdebrisinto: Yarddebris,cutandstacked(includinglimbs,

branchesandothervegetativematerials);collectsmallandloosematerialinbagsandplaceonswales

Buildingdebrisandbuildingcontents(fencematerial,rooftiles,screens,windows,carpet,brokenframework,tornporch/poolscreening)

Regulargarbageandtrash

Placetheseparateddebrispilesontheswales,awayfrompowerlines,mailboxes,trees,firehydrants,valves,watermeters,gaslinesandstormdrains.Thecollectionofdebrismaycausetemporaryroadclosuresonnarrowneighborhoodstreetswhileheavyequipmentisusedtoremovedownedtrees.Trytobepatientduringthesetemporarydisruptions.

Make Sure Your Contractor Is LicensedTocheckonthestatusofyourcontractor,ortofileacomplaint,visitwww.broward.org/buildingorcalltheBrowardCountyContractLicensing&Enforcement(LocalLicensing/Complaints)at954-765-4400(TTY954-831-3940)ortheStateofFloridaDepartmentofBusinessandProfessionalRegulation(StateLicensing/Complaints)at954-917-1333.Inaddition,considerthefollowingwhenworkingwithacontractor: Askforreferences. Checkreferencesbycallingpersonsforwhom

thecontractorhasdonework. Askhowlongthecontractorhasbeeninbusiness. Checkthecontractor’sreputationwithlocal

suppliers. CheckwithyourlocalBuildingDepartment. Getallproposals,contractsoragreementsin

writingandreadallthefineprint. Obtainacurrentcopyofthecontractor’s

insurancesincludingworker’scompensation,propertydamageandliability.

Avoidanycontractorwhorequireslargeadvancepayments.

Avoidpayingcash,andmakeallpaymentsbychecktothecompanycontractedtodothework.Donotwriteachecktocashortoanindividual’sname.

To Help You Cope Talk About It!Realizingthatothersshareyour

experiencesandfeelingscanrelievethestress. Take One Thing at a Time.Pickonetaskand

completeit,thenselectanother.Completingonetaskatatimewillgiveyouasenseofcontrolandyouwillfeellessoverwhelmed.

Get Back Into a Routine.Resumeyourfamilyroutineasquicklyaspossibleafterastorm.Thisisimportant,especiallyforchildren.Itprovidesasenseofnormalcyandsecurity,andoftenrevitalizesafamily.

If You Can, Help Others.Giveblood,orprepare“carepackages”forpeoplewhohaveexperiencedaloss.Volunteerintherebuildingeffort.Helpingotherscangiveyouasenseofpurposeinasituationthatfeelsbeyondcontrol.

Avoid Drugs and Excessive Drinking.Drugsandalcoholmightseemtohelpyoufeelbetter,butinthelongruntheygenerallycreateadditionalproblemsthatcompoundthestressyouarealreadyexperiencing.

Ask For Help If You Need It. Ifyourstressleveldoesn’tbegintosubside,talkwithatrustedrelative,friend,doctor,mentalhealthprofessional,orspiritualadvisor.Don’ttrytogoitalone.

CallBeforeYouDig.Onephonecallcanpreventdamagetoundergroundwater,gas,communicationsandelectriclines;savelives;andpreventgroundwatercontamination.Call800-432-4770twobusinessdaysbeforediggingsoburiedutilitylinescanbelocatedandmarkedforyoursafety.

Picking Up the Pieces

Ifyouhaveadownedtreeinyouryardanditisnotblockingaroadandhasnotdownedapowerline,itisyourresponsibilitytoremovethetree.Downedtreesonprivatepropertyaretheresponsibilityofthehomeowner.However,rememberthattreesthathavebeenoverturnedarenotnecessarilylost.Toprotectthetreeuntilyouknowwhetheritcanbesaved,immediatelycovertherootballwithsoil,mulchorburlaptoprotecttheexposedrootball,thenkeeptherootballmoist.Todeterminewhetheratreecanbesaved,andtolearnthecorrectproceduresfordoingso,seethepublication,“ManagementTipsforStorm-DamagedTrees”atwww.broward.org/hurricane.ClickonAtoZGuide,andgotoTrees.

Tips For Saving Fallen Trees

ManyolderhomesinSouthFloridawereconstructedwithmaterialscontainingasbestos.Whenclearingdebrisafterastorm,homeownersshouldusecautionwhenhandlingbuildingmaterials.Tolearnmoreaboutthedangersofasbestosandproperdisposalprocedures,visitwww.broward.org/airandclickonthe“AsbestosProgram”buttonorcall954-519-1220(TTY954-831-3940).

Disaster Recovery ResourcesStaytunedtolocalmediaforannouncementsaboutdisasterreliefandrecoveryservicesthatmaybeavailabletoyou.Thesemayincludedistributionsofwaterandfood,mobilemedicalservices,OperationBlueRoof,andFEMADisasterRecoveryCenters.Detailsareannouncedoncerecoveryeffortsareunderway.

TheBrowardCountyOfficeofEconomic DevelopmenthasestablishedanetworkofdisasterBusinessRecoveryCenters.Thecentersaredesignedtoprovideservicesincludingbusinessdisasterrecoveryinformationandaccesstofinancialassistanceprograms.Centerswillbecomeoperationalattheonsetofadisasterrecovery.

Quick Tip

Quick Tip

Ready. Set. Safe. www.broward.org/hurricane12

HOME DAMAGE ASSESSMENT PROGRAMAmerican Red CrossTheAmericanRedCrossBrowardCountyChapterneedshurricaneevacuationcentervolunteers.Volunteersmustbeatleast18yearsoldandmustsubmittoabackgroundcheck.Visitwww.browardredcross.org.

Center for Independent LivingTheCenteroffersassistancetopeoplewithdisabilitiesinBrowardCountybeforeandafterthestorm.Call954-722-6400(Voice/TTY).

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)CERToffersbasicskillstrainingindisasterpreparednessthroughfire,policeandotheremergencymanagementagenciesthatwillenableyoutoassist.CallBrowardEmergencyManagementat954-831-3900.

“Neighbors to the Rescue”ThisprogramofVolunteerBrowardwillteachyoueverythingyouneedtoknowtovolunteersafely,thensendyouonaworthwhilemissiontohelpyourneighborsinneed.Call954-522-6761orvisitwww.volunteerbroward.org.

United WayUnitedWayofBrowardCountyisavolunteerdriven,community-based,nonprofitorganizationthatunitesresourcesfromacrossthecommunitytotargetthemostpressingneeds.Forinformation,visitwww.unitedwaybroward.org.Volunteer BrowardVolunteerBrowardprovidesacentralfocusforthedevelopment,growthandcoordinationofvolunteeractivitiesandserviceswithinBrowardCounty.Call954-522-6761oremailcontactus@volbrow.orgforinformation.

Lend A Helping Hand

Important NumbersEmergency 911FirstCallforHelp 211BrowardCountyHurricaneHotline 954-831-4000or311

TTY 954-831-3940BrowardCountyHumanServicesDepartmentForSpecialNeedsShelterRegistration 954-357-6385

TTY 954-357-5608BrowardCountySchoolDistrictHotline 754-321-0321FEMAHotline 1-800-342-3557

1-850-413-9900 TTY 1-800-462-7585

BrowardCountyEmergencyManagement

954-831-3900

Pet-FriendlyHurricaneShelterRegistration

954-989-3977

BrowardCountyAnimalCare&Regulation 954-359-1313Insurance—StateofFloridaDepartmentofFinancialServicesHurricaneHelpline 1-800-22-STORM

(78676) TTY 1-800-640-0886

PriceGougingHotline 1-800-HELP-FLA(435-7352)

InSpanish 1-800-FLA-AYUDA(352-9832)

BrowardCountyConsumerAffairsDivision 954-357-5350BrowardCountyWasteandRecyclingServices 954-765-4202

TTY 954-765-4207BrowardCountyParatransitServices 954-357-6794

TTY 954-357-8330MassTransitRiderServices 954-357-8400

TTY 954-357-8302HomelessInformation 954-563-HELP

954-563-43572-1-1

BrowardCounty'sHomeDamageAssessmentassistsinquicklyidentifyingareasofdevastation,evenbeforedamageassessmentteamsareabletocanvasstheCounty.It’seasyandagreatservicetothecommunity!

TheHomeDamageAssessmentProgramasksresidentstoreporthurricanedam-agetotheirhomeassoonasitissafetogooutsidebycalling3-1-1orloggingontotheBrowardCountyHurricaneWebsiteandclickingonHomeDamageAssessmentProgramat“www.broward.org/Hurricane/AtoZ/Pages/DamageAssessment2.aspx”.Here’showitworks:

1)Beforethestorm,printtheHomeDamageAssessmentphotosandkeepthemhandyforreference.

2)Afterthestormpassesandit’ssafetogooutdoors,surveythedamagetoyourhome.

3)Compareyourhometothefourhomespicturedonthepageyouprintedout,andselecttheonethatbestrepresentstheconditionofyourhomefordamageleveland/orfloodlevel.Itdoesn’tmatterifyouliveinasinglefamilyhome,condo,townhouse,apartment,duplexormobilehome.

4)CalltheBrowardCountyHurricaneHotlineat3-1-1tophoneinadamageassessmentreport.IfyoustillhavepowerandaccesstotheInternet,clickon“http://gis.broward.org/damage/”toreportdamage.

5)Youwillbeaskedtoprovideyourstreetaddress,cityandzipcode,andthenumberofthepicturethatbestrepresentsthelevelofdamagetoyourhome.

Remember,youmusthaveaccesstothephotostomakeareport,asHurricaneHotlinecalltakerswillonlybeabletoacceptnumbers“1-4”asdamagelevelsand“5-6”forfloodlevels.

Residentreportswillprovideacriticalearlyindicationofwheremajordamagehasoccurred.Thesereportsdonotconstitutearequestforindividualassistanceanddonotreplacethenormalgrid-by-gridassessmentsperformedbyCountyassessmentteams.

CALL 3-1-1 TO REPORT YOUR DAMAGE

HOME DAMAGE ASSESSMENT PHOTOS

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