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Hurricane names for 2011ArleneBretCindyDonEmilyFranklinGertHarvey

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County ready to open hurricane shelters, if necessary

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — St. LucieCounty is ready to open up to 13 shel-ters, if necessary, during a hurricane.

Tom Daly, emergency managementcoordinator, said shelters would beopened, covering the north, centraland southern parts of the county.

More shelters would be opened asneeded, he said.

One special-needs shelter would beopened at the Havert L. Fenn Center,200 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, Mr. Dalysaid. It would primarily serve peoplewith special medical needs.

The Fenn Center has room for 500people with special needs, 500 care-givers and 250 staff members, he said.

Those who will need to stay at shel-ters are urged to register early, but it’snot necessary, he said.

“We will triage at the door,” he said.Based on the number of people who

needed the special-needs shelter dur-ing the 2004 hurricanes, Mr. Daly saidhe believes the Fenn Center will meetthe need.

Those staying at the Fenn Centerwon’t include nursing home andassisted living facility residents. Statelaw requires those facilities to haveagreements with other such centersoutside the area to temporarily houseresidents, he said.

This hurricane season, none of theshelters will accept pets, Mr. Dalysaid.

However, the Ravenswood Center inPort St. Lucie is expected to provide apet friendly shelter in the future. Theproject is expected to be completedby hurricane season during 2012, hesaid.

Mr. Daly suggested that people cancontact their veterinarians for board-ing space.

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3ST. LUCIE CountyHOMETOWN NEWS

Friday, May 27, 2011 HURRICANE GUIDE - 2011

Preparing your yard for hurricane seasonHurricane season is just a few

weeks away and soon we will beclosely watching the tropics.

This year is expected to be an above-average year, but not as bad as lastyear. La Nina will eventually give wayto neutral conditions. What this meansis fewer storms than last year, but abetter chance of one hitting the U.S.

The time to plan for that potential

blow is now, well before a system is

Know hurricane terminology to be prepared

With hurricane season 2011 uponus, the media might use terminolo-gy you need to know in order tomake the best decision for you andyour family.

The following terms, and others,can be found on www.floridadisas-ter.org.

Tropical depression: An organ-ized system of clouds and thunder-storms with a defined surface circu-lation and maximum sustainedwinds of 38 miles per hour or less.

Tropical storm: An organized sys-tem of strong thunderstorms with adefined surface circulation andmaximum sustained winds of 39 to73 miles per hour.

Hurricane: An intense tropicalweather system of strong thunder-storms with a well-defined surfacecirculation and maximum sustainedwinds of 74 miles per hour or higher.

There are also different categoriesof hurricanes, based on windspeeds.

• Category 1: 74-95 miles perhour.




• Category 5: 155 and higher milesper hour.

Hurricane watch: indicates thepossibility that there could be hurri-cane conditions within 48 hours.This is when you should begin yourfamily’s disaster plan.

Hurricane warning: indicates thatsustained winds of at least 74 milesper hour are expected within 36hours. Once this warning has beenissued, your family should be in theprocess of completing proactiveactions and deciding the safest loca-

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Designated shelters besides theFenn Center that may be used are:

• Lakewood Park Elementary, 7800Indrio Road, Fort Pierce

• Fort Pierce Westwood HighSchool, 1801 Angle Road, Fort Pierce

• Chester A. Moore Elementary, 827North 29th St., Fort Pierce

• Samuel Gaines Academy, 2250Jenkins Road

• Fort Pierce Central High, 4101

South 25th St., Fort Pierce• Parkway Elementary, 7000 N.W.

Selvitz Road, Port St. Lucie• West Gate K-8, 1050 N.W. Cash-

mere Blvd., Port St. Lucie• Floresta Elementary, 1501 S.E. Flo-

resta Drive, Port St. Lucie• Oak Hammock Elementary, 1251

S.W. California Blvd., Port St. Lucie• Morningside Elementary, 2300 S.E.

Gowin Drive, Port St. Lucie• Windmill Point Elementary, 700

S.W. Darwin Blvd, Port St. Lucie• Treasure Coast High School, 7000

S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie

SheltersFrom page 2


Using some elbow greaseDenise Marchant from Fort Pierce

uses some elbow grease to removedead debris from trees in HeathcoteBotanical Gardens in Fort Pierce. The

gardens took on extensive damagefrom Hurricane Frances in 2004.

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tion to be during the storm.Tornado watch: indicates that con-

ditions are favorable for the develop-ment of tornadoes in and close to thearea.

Tornado warning: warns the publicthat a tornado has been sighted bystorm spotters or by radar. Thesewarnings are issued with informationconcerning where the tornado ispresently located and what commu-nities are in the path of the tornado.

Information courtesy of the Nation-al Hurricane Center. For more infor-mation, go to www.nhc.noaa.gov.

TerminologyFrom page 3



County is ready to respond to hurricane

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — After the hur-ricanes of 2004, St. Lucie County is pre-pared to deal with another one, shouldthere be one this year, an official said.

Tom Daly, emergency managementcoordinator, said the response teamhas a checklist of 21 items to deal withonce it’s believed a hurricane willarrive.

“We look at the potential response ofwhatever we are facing,” he said.

They begin communicating with thepublic, law enforcement agencies andcities about what is necessary torespond, he said.

Since 2004, the communicationssystems have been improved, result-ing in better methods of getting theword out.

The county also has opened anemergency response center at the St.Lucie County Fairgrounds. The newfacility provides sleeping quarters forthose who must stay during the hurri-canes.

Previously, the emergency opera-tions center on Rock Road did nothave that capability, so people slept onfloors in rooms.

Mr. Daly said the most crucialresponse is following he storm.

“The key is getting government upand running and commerce up and

running as soon as possible,” Mr. Dalysaid.

Post-response includes debrisremoval, communicating with utilitiesand organizations that provide helpfollowing a storm.

They work with the St. Lucie CountySchool District and city governmentsto determine when schools and officeswill reopen.

After the 2004 hurricanes, the coun-ty communicated with the publicabout curfews, road conditions andother problems.

The response center will haveincreased capability to field more callsfor information following any futurehurricanes, Mr. Daly said.

By Jay [email protected]

Familiesshould makedisaster plans

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — When itcomes to hurricanes, there is no suchthing as too much planning.

Thomas Daly, coordinator for theSt. Lucie County Division of Emer-gency Management, said every familyshould have one.

He pointed out a website,www.floridadisasters.org that allowsfamilies to personalize disaster plans.

“This website allows a family to sitdown and go through the plan, andindividualize it to their needs,” hesaid.

While some families might needmore information on how to care fortheir pets, while others will want toknow how to secure a pool, there aresome basic guidelines.

By Dawn [email protected]

heading our way. Not only is itimportant to prepare your home, butit is equally important to prepare youryard.

The first thing you should do as the

season peaks is trim all your trees andbushes. One note of caution: never doyour trimming when there is a namedstorm in the Atlantic. The trimmeddebris may not be picked up in timeand could be potential missiles in theevent the storm hits our area.

Get rid of any foliage that is dead ormight be hanging over your house. If

you have any dead or weak trees fromprevious storms, cut them down sothey don’t have a chance to dodamage this year.

Take a tour of your yard and make alist of items that would be dangerousto leave lying around. This list shouldinclude patio furniture, loose garden

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According to the National WeatherService, the first step is communica-tion.

Discussing the types of hazardsthat could affect the family in a dis-aster will help everyone understandhow vulnerable the house is to rain,wind or flooding.

Another thing every member ofthe family needs to know is wherethe safe room is in the home. Thisroom is the safest place to be in caseof high winds. It is usually a closet,bathroom or another room insidethe home without windows.

For some, the safest place may notbe in the home, but in the commu-nity.

Determine with your family possi-

ble escape routes from the homeand a place to meet if family mem-bers get separated.

Another important item in thefamily disaster plan is having a pointof contact with a person from out-side the area. That way, all familymembers have a single point of con-tact.

Pets are family members too, sothere should be a separate disasterplan for them already established.

Post emergency numbers by thephone and make sure childrenunderstand how and when to call911.

As a family, stock the disaster sup-ply kit so everyone knows what is init.

For more information or to makean individualized family plan, go towww.floridadisasters.org.

PlansFrom page 5

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 sup-ply; freeze ahead of time.

• Nonperishable foods and a manu-al can opener, enough for a two-weeksupply.

• 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 beopen.

• Extra set of keys.• AM/FM weather radio• Battery-operated radio or televi-

sion.

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ornaments, small potted plants, yardtorches, arbors even your gas grill.

Make a list so you know ahead oftime what you will have to move.

If you have a shed or gazebo, youmight want to add extra tie downs tobe sure they stay put and don’t wind

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Take precaution

File photoSt. Lucie County firefighters finish fighting a blaze that destroyed a home on Hol-lyhock Dr. in Port St. Lucie. The cause of the fire was having a generator too closeto the wood frame home. Fire officials urge residents to use generators carefullyand be sure to keep sufficient ventilation.

• 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 that includes hammer, nails, wrench, screwdrivers, 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 shouldcontain insurance, medical records,bank account numbers, Social Secu-rity cards, etc. Document all valu-ables with videotape 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.

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County emergency contacts

In St. Lucie County, here are theemergency numbers you need to haveon hand in case of a disaster:

• For emergency lawenforcement/fire/ambulance: 911

• Emergency management: (772) 462-8100

• North Treasure Coast Chapter of theRed Cross, Fort Pierce: (772) 562-2549

• Sheriff: (772) 461-7300• Building department: (772) 462-

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Don’t forget your pets

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — When dis-asters such as hurricanes strike, it isimportant to remember emergen-cies not only affect people, but ani-mals, too.

Shawn Hart, spokeswoman for theSt. Lucie County Humane Society,said pets are members of the family,and steps should be taken to ensuretheir safety.

“It’s part of pet ownership,” shesaid.

Before a storm, develop a plan foryour pets. One of the most impor-tant things to remember is to makesure the pet is up-to-date on all itsvaccinations.

“If you have to evacuate and needto stay in a pet-friendly hotel orboard your pet, you need to showthe paperwork,” she said.

If you have to evacuate, bring theanimal’s medical records with you,since they can get easily lost ordestroyed.

Also, make sure the animal’s pre-scriptions are up-to-date, and havean amount to last for an extendedperiod.

Another thing to do beforehand isto look into emergency shelters andhotels’ pet policies.

“It is always a good idea to knowwhere your pet can go in advance ofa storm,” Ms. Hart said. “A familymember or friend is usually the bestfirst choice.”

Some hotels do not allow pets,and emergency shelters only takeservice animals.

If you want to go to a pet-friendlyshelter, you have to register inadvance to secure a spot. There isalso the possibility of having to pre-register for a spot at a kennel. Checkwith your veterinarian for moredetails.

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during the storm, realize animalsneed food and water just like peo-ple, and keep those items in a disas-ter-supply kit.

Other things in the kit could beleashes, collars, photos of your petsin case they run away, food, water,can opener, litter box and litter, andtoys. It is suggested that the pet partof your disaster kit be portable, soyou can take it with you if you haveto leave.

After a storm can be a stressfultime for your pet.

“Most pets like routine,” said Ms.Hart. “It helps keep them calm andcomfortable.”

She said to watch your pet for anysigns of stress, such as excessivepanting or drooling, or lots of

scratching.“You’ll know if your pet is upset,”

she said.For a short time after the disaster

has passed, make sure your petdoesn’t come into contact with anystray animals to reduce the risk ofdisease.

But some people’s pets are notlimited to dogs and cats.

Birds can be transported in a trav-el cage. Carry a plant mister to mistthe bird’s feathers periodically. Pro-vide a few slices of fresh fruit andvegetables with high water content.Have leg bands for identification,and don’t let the bird out of the car-rier.

Smaller pets, such as hamstersand gerbils, have needs similar tocats and dogs, and should be han-dled similarly.

For more information on how tocare for your pet during a disaster, goto www.floridadisaster.org.

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Tune to area TV, radio stations for updatedemergency information

What to bring to a shelterGeneral shelters allow approximately

20 square feet per person. Do not bringanything that is not absolutely neces-sary for a 24- to 48-hour stay.

FoodIf you have the need for special foods

(Ensure, etc.) you may bring them withyou. High-energy foods such as peanutbutter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trailmix and other snack foods may be agood idea if you get hungry in betweenmeals. If necessary, bring special dietaryfoods, such as diabetic, low salt, liquid-only diet, baby food and formula. Don’tforget a manual can opener.

Clothing and beddingOne complete change of clothing,

including footwear. A cot or sleepingbag and pillow. Rain gear and sturdyshoes.

Personal itemsWashcloth, small towel, soap, tooth-

brush, toothpaste, sanitary napkins,paper towels, toilet paper, towelettes,etc.

MedicationsMedications should be clearly marked

with your name, dosage, type of med-ication and prescribing physician. Youmust be able to take all medications byyourself. Also bring any dressingchanges that might be needed.

Important papersBring identification and valuable

papers, such as insurance documents,name and addresses of doctors andname and address of nearest relative notliving in area.

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ters unless they are service animals.

MiscellaneousBring a cell phone if you have one.

Games, cards, toys, battery-poweredradios, flashlights, batteries or otherreasonable items you may need arewelcome. Take a bath and eat beforeyou leave home.

Not allowedAlcoholic beverages and weapons

are not allowed. Smoking is notallowed in shelters.

For more information, go towww.floridadisaster.org.

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Be safe when using a generatorGenerators proved to be a help after

hurricanes, 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 orautomobiles are run in enclosed, oreven partially enclosed areas withoutsufficient ventilation, the potential forCO poisoning increases exponentially.

Care also must be taken with char-coal grilles, as charcoal gives off highquantities 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 openwindows. In these situations, CO gascan invade homes or buildings andaffect the occupants.

Generators do not belong inside ahouse. Only use generators and grillsin well-ventilated locations. Do notoperate your car in a garage to chargethe battery or even those of cellphones.

Many people with CO poisoningmistake their symptoms for the flu orare misdiagnosed, which sometimes

results in tragic deaths. Because CO replaces oxygen in the

blood, 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 coor-dination, confusion and a pink tone tothe skin.

Most people, in the early stages ofCO poisoning, are incapable of rescu-ing themselves or even recognizing theproblem due to the confusion it caus-es. Ultimately, brain damage or deathmay occur.

For more information, go towww.fema.gov.


wax myrtle, live oak and southernmagnolia. Native plants are used to thehigh winds that can hit during hurri-cane season since they have been

around our area for so many years.They also add a natural beauty to youryard.

If you live near the ocean, plantingbecomes even more of a challengebecause you need to have plants thatresistant to salt spray.

Remember that a hurricane can

carry ocean mist far inland with its 70-plus mile per hour winds.

Plant varieties such as Indianhawthorne, saw palmetto, confederatejasmine, society garlic, daylily, pit-tisporum, oleander and Mexican

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Food safety tips in a disasterIn some extreme cases of a disaster,

there might be a period of time whenpeople might not have access to food,water and electricity.

The right preparations will make thesituation more tolerable.

There should be enough food andwater for at least three days.

Here are some useful tips:• Buy food that does not need to be

stored in the refrigerator that you nor-mally eat.

• Avoid salty foods because they willmake you thirsty.

• Purchase bottled water that hasbeen sealed. If you must disinfect it,use unscented chlorine bleach in theratio of eight drops per gallon. Let themixture sit for 30 minutes beforedrinking.

• Hand washing with soap and wateris 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, and

beans• Peanut butter• Ready-to-eat cereals, cereal bars

and 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 leftoverformula 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 spacesin the 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 freezer.If you have to evacuate, this will helpyou to see if your power was out and ifthe items in your freezer defrosted. If itis melted or in one large clump, thisshows the power was out long enoughto allow the freezer to defrost. All foodshould be thrown out, even if it hasrefrozen.

• 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.

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petunia 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 growing season.

If you plan on installing any newtrees this late in the hurricane season,you should plan ahead on theirlocation. Plant the trees where theywon’t potentially cause a problem foryour structure. Be sure to anchor yourtrees carefully with ties if they arenewly planted to help prevent damagein the event of high winds.

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.

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