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Martin County emergency contacts

In Martin County, here are theemergency numbers you need tohave on hand in case of a disaster:

• For emergency law enforce-ment/fire/ambulance: 911

• Martin County Emergency Oper-ations Center: (772) 287-1652.

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Check insurance policy foradequate hurricane coverage

MARTIN COUNTY — It really is allabout the details when it comes tohomeowner’s insurance and coverageafter a natural disaster.

Part-time Palm City resident SteveMcCary got that lesson first-handwhen his insurance carrier refused tocover the cost of repairs after Hurri-cane Hugo damaged his property inSouth Carolina in 1989.

“They had a dozen reasons in theirback pockets why my claim could bedismissed,” he said.

“They wrote all the fine print in thepolicy and knew how to use it.”

That’s why it’s important for home-owners to do an insurance review toensure they understand their policyand have the right coverage, said RobSettle, marketing director of the Stu-art-based Fiorella Insurance Agency.

One big mistake homeowners makeis overlooking flood insurance, which

often is not part of their policy, he said.Plus, they must wait 30 days for a

new flood policy to take effect, so tim-ing is important, especially duringhurricane season.

“You need to plan ahead. Whatalways happens is that people callright when the hurricane is approach-ing. But by that time, they’re alreadylocked out,” Mr. Settle said. “It’s kind oflike calling Blue Cross and saying, ‘I’vebroken my arm and I’m in the hospital.Can you give me some (health) insur-ance coverage?’ It’s already after thefact.”

Homeowners should also closelyread their policy to make sure it coversall parts of the home, or you risk losingreimbursement if these items are dam-aged, Mr. Settle said.

“Most standard policies don’tinclude screen enclosures,” he said.“When we do a review of a policy, wealso want to make sure the client iscovered adequately for the screen

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• American Red Cross, MartinCounty chapter: (772) 287-2002 or(772) 287-2018.

• Martin County Fire Rescuepublic information: (772) 288-5710.

• Martin County Sheriff’s Office:(772) 220-7170.

• Stuart Police Department:(772) 287-1122.

• Sewall’s Point Police Depart-ment: (772) 781-3378.

• Jupiter Island Police Depart-ment: (772) 546-5014.

• Coast Guard: (772) 464-6100.• State of Florida emergency

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Checking the damageMichael Motto Jr. of Palm City checkson the status of his boat that shiftedfrom the underwater support in thecanal behind his home after HurricaneJeanne hit the Treasure Coast in 2004.“That had to have been one of thebiggest storms we ever had here tohave moved that,” said Mr. Motto.

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Plan ahead to care for pets during hurricane evacuation

MARTIN COUNTY — It takes someplanning to ensure that pets are safe incase you need to evacuate during ahurricane or storm.

“The biggest tip you can give any-body is just to be prepared,” said Can-dice Veach, director of operations atthe Humane Society of the TreasureCoast.

Start by assembling a portable emer-gency preparedness kit for your pets,and include leashes, harnesses andany other carriers you might need tosecurely transport the animals safely toensure they don’t escape your grasp.

The kit should include a few days’supply of water, food, bowls, manualcan opener and cat pan and litter, as

needed.It should also contain pet medica-

tions, medical records, first-aid kit, andveterinarian’s contact information.

Store all these items in a sturdy, easy-to-carry waterproof container, such asa duffel bag or plastic bin.

Once that’s done, don’t wait to figureout where you’ll keep your pet in caseyou have to evacuate, because mosthurricane shelters can’t accept them.

The Humane Society of the Treasureis a hurricane-proof shelter and canaccept animals for boarding from resi-dents in evacuation zones.

Owners boarding their animals withvets have to call ahead to make reser-vations.

“Don’t assume they’ll have space,”Ms. Veach said. “A lot of them do bookup, so you have to let the vet know you

plan on taking the animal there.”It’s important to make sure animals

have all necessary vaccinations beforeboarding, she said.

Be sure to take current photographsof your pets. Keep some in your emer-gency kit and provide copies to the vetor caretaker. This will help identifyyour pets in case they get lost.

Pack pet beds and toys, if space per-mits, and consider ways to keep yourpet calm. Keeping the animal in a crateis a good idea, because it helps reducethe chances your pet might escape if awindow breaks, Ms. Veach said.

It’s also a good idea to make a list ofanimal-friendly hotels along evacua-tion routes.

Experts say it’s also worth askingproperty managers if they’ll acceptanimals in an emergency.

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Suggested supply list to prepare for storm

Here’s what you’ll need to weather ahurricane:

Protect your home• Plywood boards and fasteners, or hurricane shutters.• Plastic sheeting.• Rope, tarpaulins and tape.

Food and water• Water: A gallon per person, per day, with a three-day minimum supply; freeze ahead of time.• Nonperishable foods and a manual can opener, enough for a two-week supply.• Beverages.• Paper plates, cups and plastic utensils.• Emergency cooking equipment.• Ice chest filled with ice.• Empty ice chest for extra food.• Bleach or water purification tablets.• Baby supplies, including formula, bottles and diapers.• Fill bathtub and containers with water for sanitary use.

Personal supplies• Two weeks supply of all prescrip-tion medications.• Disinfectant and bleach.• Toiletries.• Emergency cash supply. Remem-ber, banks and ATMs may not be open.• Extra set of keys.• AM/FM weather radio.• Battery-operated radio or television.• Pillows and blankets.• Batteries.• Matches.• Cell phones/car chargers.• Flashlights and battery-operated lanterns.• Fire extinguisher.• First-aid kit.• Set of tools should be with you during the storm, including a hammer, nails, wrench, screw-drivers, drill, etc.• Paper towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue, baby wipes, sanitary napkins.• Cleaning supplies.• Camera and film.• Garbarge can or bucket with kitty litter (for emergency toilet).• Trash bags.• Bug spray.

• Sunscreen.• Re-sealable plastic bags.• Raincoats, rain hats, umbrellas.• Games, cards, puzzles, books, magazines.• Whistle or flare to signal for help.• Map of your local area.• Instant tire sealer.• Fill vehicle’s gas tank.

Important papers• Important papers should be kept in

a watertight container. It should con-tain insurance, medical records, bankaccount numbers, Social Security cards,etc. Document all valuables with video-tape if possible.

Pets

• Proper identification, such as ID tags.• Immunization records.• Ample supply of food and water for your pet.• A carrier or cage.• Any medications your pet might need.• A muzzle and leash.For more information, go to the

National Hurricane Center’s website,www.nhc.noaa.gov.

enclosure.”Check that the hurricane deductible

is 2 percent and not 5 percent,because some policies list the highernumber, Mr. Settle said. If leftunchanged, it means the homeownerwill be responsible for a much higherdeductible, he said.

Also, know the difference betweenthe hurricane deductible and all otherperils deductible listed in your policy.When a storm becomes a hurricane,insurance companies switch from theall other perils deductible, which isusually a preset figure, to the hurri-cane deductible, which is often a per-centage of the home’s value.

“It can get complicated, so peopleneed to make sure they understandboth sides of the coin on that,” Mr.Settle said.

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Preparing youryard for hurricane season

Hurricane season is just a fewweeks away and soon we willbe closely watching the

tropics. This year is expected to be an

above-average year, but not as bad aslast year. La Nina will eventually giveway to neutral conditions. What thismeans is fewer storms than last year,but a better chance of one hitting theU.S.

The time to plan for that potentialblow is now, well before a system isheading our way. Not only is itimportant to prepare your home, butit is equally important to prepare

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Clean up beginsyour yard.

The first thing you should do asthe season peaks is trim all yourtrees and bushes. One note ofcaution: never do your trimmingwhen there is a named storm in theAtlantic. The trimmed debris maynot be picked up in time and couldbe potential missiles in the eventthe storm hits our area.

Get rid of any foliage that is deador might be hanging over yourhouse. If you have any dead or weaktrees from previous storms, cutthem down so they don’t have achance to do damage this year.

Take a tour of your yard and makea list of items that would be danger-ous to leave lying around. This listshould include patio furniture,loose garden ornaments, smallpotted plants, yard torches, arborseven your gas grill. Make a list soyou know ahead of time what youwill have to move.

If you have a shed or gazebo, youmight want to add extra tie downsto be sure they stay put and don’twind up in Kansas. You can start

early by limiting what you keep inyour yard during the peak monthsof August and September.

If you own a swimming pool, youcan throw all your patio furnitureinto the pool to help keep it fromtraveling across Florida.

Make your yard as secure aspossible, as this will help reducepotential damage to your home.There are many plants you can putin your yard that are both attractiveand also seemed to hold up fairlywell during a hurricane.

Hibiscus, plumbago, firecrackerplant, ixoria and even my rosesseemed to hold up very well duringpast hurricanes.

You may also want to considersome native plant varieties, such aspalmetto bush, passion flower,azalea bush, wax myrtle, live oakand southern magnolia. Nativeplants are used to the high windsthat can hit during hurricaneseason since they have been aroundour area for so many years. Theyalso add a natural beauty to youryard.

If you live near the ocean, plant-ing becomes even more of a chal-

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The following are the hurricaneshelters in Martin County:

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Not all shelters may be open at thesame time during a hurricane. Resi-dents are urged to check local mediafor sites and opening times.

For more hurricane preparednessinformation, visit the website,www.martin.fl.us.

Hurricanenames for 2011

ArleneBretCindyDonEmilyFranklinGertHarveyIreneJoseKatiaLeeMariaNateOpheliaPhilippeSeanTammyVinceWhitney— Information courtesy of the NationalHurricane Center.

Food safetytips in a disaster

In some extreme cases of a disas-ter, there might be a period of timewhen people might not have accessto food, water and electricity.

The right preparations will makethe situation more tolerable.

There should be enough foodand water for at least three days.

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• Avoid salty foods because theywill make you thirsty.

• Purchase bottled water that hasbeen sealed. If you must disinfectit, use unscented chlorine bleachin the ratio of eight drops per gal-lon. Let the mixture sit for 30 min-

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Area TV, radio stations provideemergencyinformation

Martin County residents cantune into local radio and televi-sion stations before, during andafter threatening weather to learnup-to-date information.

The Martin County emergencyoperation center will broadcastinformation throughout an emer-gency on WQCS, 88.9 FM at 9 a.m.,1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.

Television• WPTV Channel 5 • WPEC Channel 12 • WPBF Channel 25• WFLX Channel 29

Radio• WCZR (101.7 FM) • WPSL (1590 AM) • WQCS (88.9 FM) • WZZR (92.7 FM) • WCNO (89.9 FM) • WSTU (1450 AM)

For more hurricane information,visit the website www.martin.fl.us.

Have your IDs ready

File photoOfficer Heather Buchannon of the Stuart Police Department checks identifications of motorists attempting to cross the Roo-sevelt Bridge into Stuart in 2004. Only residents were permitted to enter in an effort to keep the area safe for local home-owners and limit unnecessary volume, since many traffic signals were still out due to power loss caused by HurricaneJeanne.

utes before drinking.• Hand washing with soap and water

is extremely important. In the eventhand washing is unavailable, use analcohol-based sanitizer.

Food to have on hand:• Ready-to-eat meats, chicken or fish• Canned fruit, vegetables, beans• Peanut butter• Ready-to-eat cereals, cereal bars,

crackers• Evaporated, powdered or boxed

milk• Canned, bottled or boxed juice• Nuts and dried fruit mixes• Jars of baby food and powdered

baby formulaFor babies:• Breastfeeding is best• Use single-serve, ready-to-feed

bottles of formula• Use bottled water to prepare pow-

dered formula• Clean feeding bottles and nipples

with bottled, boiled or treated waterbefore each use

• Mixed formula must be used with-in 24 hours and refrigerated. If there isno refrigeration, throw away leftover

formula after feeding.Refrigerated and frozen food:• If under a hurricane warning, turn

the refrigerator and freezer to thecoldest settings.

• Fill plastic containers with waterand put them into any empty spaces inthe refrigerator and freezer. This willhelp keep food cold if the power goesout.

• Put a few ice cubes into a sealedplastic bag and place it in your freez-er. If you have to evacuate, this willhelp you to see if your power was outand if the items in your freezerdefrosted. If it is melted or in onelarge clump, this shows the power

was out long enough to allow thefreezer to defrost. All food should bethrown out, even if it has refrozen.

• If you’re home and the power goesout, eat fresh foods and refrigeratedfoods first. Then eat food from thefreezer. After that, eat the food thatdoesn’t need refrigeration.

• Refrigerated food should be safe ifthe power is out for no longer thanfour hours. Discard any food that canspoil if its temperature goes above 40degrees for more than two hours.

For more information, visit the web-site www.doh.state.fl.us/family/wicand click on “disaster preparedness.”

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What a difference a storm makesThe image on the left shows the

damage to the pathway on a pieracross from the House of Refuge inStuart after Hurricane Frances. Theimage to the right shows the same

pier after Hurricane Jeanne got herteeth into it in 2004.

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What to do before, during, after a stormAs hurricane season is upon us, it is

important to know what to do duringstorm watches and warnings, as wellas during and after hurricanes.

During a hurricane watch:• Review all hurricane plans. Make

sure your family members know whatto do and where to go. Check supplies.Continue to watch the news to stayupdated on the storm’s status.

• Plan ahead. Make a decision earlyon where you will ride out the storm.

If you plan to board your house withshutters or plywood, make sure youhave all the appropriate tools you willneed. Start installing shutters in diffi-cult places to reach.

• Fill your cars’ gas tanks.• If you have propane gas service,

turn off the valve at the tank. Withnatural gas, experts recommend keep-ing it on, but ask your provider.

Plan to stay if:• You live in a structure that is built

after 1973, after Florida adopted astandard building code.

• You do not live in a manufacturedor mobile home.

• Your home is not vulnerable tostorm surge or inland flooding.

• You have reduced the threat offalling trees by trimming or removingdead or diseased trees.

• You have installed hurricane shut-ters on your windows and braced yourgarage door.

• You have prepared a plan for your-self, your family and your pets.

• You have a disaster-supply kit.• You have a safe room identified in

your house.Plan to evacuate if:• An evacuation order has been

issued.• You live in a structure built before

1973.• You live in a manufactured or

mobile home.• Your home is vulnerable to storm

surge and flooding.• You can leave early enough to get

away safely. It is very dangerous to beon the highway during a storm.

If you evacuate, you should take:• Pillows, blankets, sleeping bags.• Extra clothing, shoes, eyeglasses.• Folding chairs, lawn chairs or cots.• Personal hygiene items such as

toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant.

• Quiet games, books for children.• Important papers and irreplace-

able keepsakes.During a hurricane warning:• Recheck your supply lists.• Make sure your windows, door

openings and garage doors are cov-ered or braced.

• Reduce the water in your in-ground pools by 6- to 12-inches. Putextra chlorine in your pool. Discon-nect and protect your pool pump.

• Make sure all unsecured itemsaround the outside of the house, suchas tables, chairs, bicycles, hoses, etc.,are put away. These items can becomeflying missiles during the hurricane.

• Clean storm drains and swales ofdebris.

• Disconnect propane gas at thetank.

• Get your safe room ready. • Bring refrigerator and freezer

down to the coldest levels. • Clean your tub with bleach and

rinse well. Fill with water to be usedfor flushing and washing. Fill plasticbottles with water and freeze them.

• Charge cell-phone batteries. • Locate water valves, gas valves and

main electric breaker. Have instruc-

tions on how to turn them off. During the storm:• Do not venture outside, even if the

raging winds and rain calm down.After the “eye” of the storm passes, theweather will get dramatically worsevery fast. The hurricane will be over ina few hours. Do not endanger your lifeor the lives of others by going outside.

• When inside, stay away from win-dows and doors.

• If your pets appear agitated, putthem in their carriers.

• If the news reports tell you to go toyour safe room, do it. If you see thatyour house is suffering, head to yoursafe room immediately and place amattress over you.

• Only use the phones for emergen-cies.

After the storm:The time after the storm should be

used for recovery. You should not gooutside until the news reports tell youit is safe, and even then, proceed withcaution.

• Keep children and pets inside asafe, secure location until you havehad time to examine the damage.

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• If damage is severe, find a safe wayto get the rest of the family to a betterlocation. Call your insurance compa-ny.

• Take pictures of the damage, if any. • When you venture outside, be

attentive of downed power lines. • Listen to the news report to find

out if it is all right to drink the tapwater. If not, continue drinking bot-

tled water. • If your power is out listen to the

news reports on a portable radio tosee if they are reporting major out-ages. Call the power agency forupdates. Your power could be out for aseveral days, so be patient.

• Avoid candles. Use flashlights andlanterns instead.

• Listen to the news to find outwhere supplies will be offered in yourarea.

• If you are using a generator, followoperating instructions and precau-

tions. • Never use outdoor grills inside the

house. • Realize finding a contractor is

going to be difficult because they aregoing to be in high demand. Be carefulof scams.

• Be cautious while working aroundyour house, taking down shutters and

picking up debris. • Keep things in perspective. If your

power or A/C is out, know that it couldbe stressful. Treat both neighbors andstrangers with respect; this is a tensetime for everyone.

For more information go towww.haveahurricaneplan.com.


StormFrom page 12

lenge because you need to haveplants that are resistant to salt spray.

Remember that a hurricane cancarry ocean mist far inland with its70-plus mile per hour winds.

Plant varieties such as Indianhawthorne, saw palmetto, confeder-ate jasmine, society garlic, daylily,pittisporum, oleander and Mexicanpetunia can do very well in areaswhere salt spray can be a problem.

Gardenia plants also can fare well,with less than 25 percent damage andfull recovery after one growingseason.

If you plan on installing any newtrees this late in the hurricaneseason, you should plan ahead on

their location. Plant the trees wherethey won’t potentially cause a prob-lem for your structure. Be sure toanchor your trees carefully with tiesif they are newly planted to helpprevent damage in the event of highwinds.

As you can see, with a few commonsense tips and some good planning,you can have both an attractive andsafe yard this hurricane season.Remember, the Atlantic hurricaneseason begins June 1.

For tropical updates visithttp://hometownweather.net.

Joe Zelenak has 28 years experiencein gardening and landscape. Send e-mails [email protected] or visithis websitewww.hometowngarden.com.

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Be safe when using a generator

88 keys and no way outThe damage to theIsland Club resi-dential building onOcean drive inJensen Beachshows the intensityof HurricaneJeanne when shecame ashore in2004. The inlayshows a piano theresidents were notable to take withthem when theyevacuated.

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Generators proved to be a help afterhurricanes, as their use kept lights,refrigerators and fans running.

But without following proper safetyguidelines, generators can also bedeadly.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gasthat is given off when generators areused. Breathing in this gas can result incarbon monoxide poisoning.

When combustion engines, such asgenerators, boats, lawnmowers or auto-mobiles are run in enclosed, or evenpartially enclosed areas without suffi-cient ventilation, the potential for COpoisoning increases exponentially.

Care also must be taken with charcoalgrilles, as charcoal gives off high quanti-ties of CO when lit.

Places where generators and grillsmay be used, such as garages, porchesor even outside, may present potentialhazards if they are upwind of open win-dows. In these situations, CO gas caninvade homes or buildings and affect

the occupants.Generators do not belong inside a

house. Only use generators and grills inwell-ventilated locations. Do not oper-ate your car in a garage to charge thebattery or even those of cell phones.

Many people with CO poisoning mis-take their symptoms for the flu or aremisdiagnosed, which sometimesresults in tragic deaths.

Because CO replaces oxygen in theblood, it can make people feel sleepy.Or, if they are sleeping, it can preventthem from waking up.

Symptoms of CO poisoning include:headache, nausea, fatigue, flu-likesymptoms, impaired vision and coordi-nation, confusion and a pink tone tothe skin.

Most people in the early stages of COpoisoning are incapable of rescuingthemselves or even recognizing theproblem due to the confusion it causes.Ultimately, brain damage or death mayoccur.

For more information, go towww.fema.gov.


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