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Letter from the American Red Cross Mid-Florida RegionChief Executive OfficerThe potential for a devastating

disaster is with us every day. We’veseen it down the street, across the

country and around the world – liveschanged in a matter of moments. Whatif Mother Nature ravaged your home orwork place tomorrow? How preparedare you today to handle a crisis? Thoseare important questions, especially aswe enter another hurricane season.

Prevention and preparedness is whatthis special tabloid produced byHometown News is all about. Throughthe articles and information you seehere, you have the ability to change alife and issue a call to action to improvethe safety and readiness of yourcommunity.

As you read the information in theOfficial Red Cross Hometown NewsHurricane Guide, pay close attention towhat to include in a disaster kit, how toprepare for an evacuation and whatyou’ll need in a Red Cross shelter thishurricane season.

It is the goal of the American RedCross Mid-Florida Region, as a leaderin response and preparedness withmore than 90 years in Central Florida,to provide services in the wake of adisaster. But the Red Cross offers somuch more. We are also here to providehealth and safety training and commu-nications for our servicemen andwomen every single day of the year. Thework of the Red Cross is carried out bythe more than 1,500 volunteers withinthe Mid-Florida Region who worktogether to serve not just BrevardCounty but 12 other counties in CentralFlorida.

The American Red Cross works tochange lives in our communities – andthis wouldn’t be possible without you.

We are here to provide disasterservices, health and safety training, andcommunications with our servicemenand women throughout the year, 365-days, 24-hours-a-day.

It still comes as a surprise to manypeople but the American Red Crossreceives no federal, state or local taxdollars.

That’s why it’s critically important foreach of you reading this publication toask yourself, “How can I help the RedCross, my neighbors and my communi-ty?”

The answer is simple. You can donateyour time or your money. No gift is toosmall. Even one dollar from eachmember of your family helps. Imagineif everyone in this community gavethat?

You can also help yourself by betterpreparing for hurricane season or anyemergency. Just follow some simplesteps:

Get a Kit. The American Red Crossrecommends everyone stock up withan emergency-preparedness kit thatcontains at least three days worth ofessential items. It should include water(one gallon per person, per day),nonperishable food, a flashlight, abattery or crank powered radio, extrabatteries, a manual can opener, cashand important medications. Storeitems in a sturdy, sealable, easy-to-carry container.

Make a plan. The American RedCross recommends creating andpracticing an evacuation and commu-nications plan. Each person in yourhousehold should know how to reachother members and where to meet ifyou can’t go home.

As part of your communicationsplan, choose an out-of-area relative orfriend as an emergency contact andmake sure all your household membersknow how to contact this person.

Choose two meeting places: one rightoutside your home in case you need toescape in a hurry, and one outside yourneighborhood in case you can’t returnhome.

Be informed. Being informed meansfinding out what types of disasters arelikely to occur where you live, work andplay, and how you would receiveinformation from local officials in theevent of a disaster.

Part of being informed is learningfirst aid, CPR and how to use an AED, soyou have the skills to respond to an

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Photo courtesy of American Red CrossDuring times of disaster, volunteers with the American Red Cross are on hand toprovide food and other supplies for families in need.

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Importantnumbers and sites

• Space Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross: (321) 890-1002• Brevard County Emergency Management: (321) 637-6670• National Weather Service Melbourne: (321) 255-0212• Brevard County Animal Servicesand Enforcement: (321) 633-2024. For emergencies after hours, (321)633-9880

Non-emergency numbers• For all emergencies dial 911

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency numbers:

• South: (321) 952-6371• South: (772) 663-6269• North: (321) 264-5100• Central: (321) 633-7162• North Precinct, Titusville:(321) 264-5208• West Precinct, Viera: (321) 633-2123• East Precinct, Merritt Island: (321)454-6652

• Canaveral Precinct: (321) 868-1113• South Precinct, Melbourne: (321)253-6658

Police departments’ non-emergency numbers:

• Palm Bay Police Department: (321) 952-3456• Melbourne Police Department:(321) 409-2200 • West Melbourne Police Department: (321) 723-9673• West Melbourne Police Department Non-Emergency Dispatch: (321) 639-7532• Melbourne Beach Police Department: (321) 723-4343• Indialantic Police Department:(321) 723-7788• Indian Harbour Beach Police Department: (321) 773-3030• Satellite Beach Police Department:

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In time of needIn addition to foodand supplies,volunteers with theAmerican RedCross provideneeded comfortand support forvictims of disaster.

Photo courtesy ofAmerican Red Cross

might help you receive shelter, food, clothing, water andother necessary help during a disaster.

That’s because the American Red Cross and other aidagencies are not supported by tax dollars. They are sup-ported by the goodness of people’s hearts.

Laureen Martinez, public relations officer for theAmerican Red Cross Mid-Florida Region, said publicdonations pay for everything from emergency phonecalls linking residents with family members in the armedforces, to providing a shelter to sleep in for victims of anatural disaster.

“It’s a common misconception that the Red Cross issomehow a government agency,” Ms. Martinez said. “Werely strictly on donations to provide our services. Dona-tions pay for everything from gas for our emergencyvehicles, to making sure people have food and water.”

Ms. Martinez said the way the Red Cross is providingfood, shelter and other vital needs for victims of therecent tornadoes in the South is an example of how theorganization rallies during a crisis.

“We are a national organization, and it takes a lot ofmoney to do disaster relief operations,” Ms. Martinezsaid. “In Alabama, we run all the shelters, which providea safe place for people to sleep, food to eat, and nursesand professional volunteers to help them.

“In Alabama and other states that were hit by the tor-nadoes, we are covering a lot of the families’ funeralcosts,” Ms. Martinez said.

In Brevard County, the Red Cross sent 34 volunteers tostates hard hit by the recent tornadoes.

Ms. Martinez said volunteers make up about 96 per-cent of the Red Cross’ work force.

Ms. Martinez said people can considering donating tothe Red Cross during lulls between natural disasters.

“Anytime people see a large-scale disaster on the news,they think about donating to the Red Cross,” Ms. Mar-tinez said. “But in order for us to respond to these disas-ters, it takes preparation and day-to-day work. So peoplemight consider donating at anytime.”

Ms. Martinez said companies that want to stage busi-ness-sponsored fundraisers to benefit the Red Cross can

call (321) 890-1002. At that number, the Red Cross canprovide information on how private companies can raiseand distribute funds to aid relief efforts.

Founded by Clara Barton in 1881, the American RedCross is celebrating its 130th anniversary as the nation’slargest emergency response organization. The Red Crossassists victims of fires, flooding, plane crashes and otherdisasters.

Civilian volunteers who sign up to assist in emergen-cies go through 30 hours of training to become certified.In Florida during the hurricanes of 2004, Red Cross vol-unteers served more than 1 million meals, Ms. Martinezsaid.

The Salvation Army, chartered in 1899, does receivesome public funding, but it relies mostly on donations,as seen in its familiar Christmas bell-ringing drive.According to the Salvation Army, 82 cents of each dollar itreceives goes to disaster victims and others needing aid.

The Salvation Army of Florida has deployed 10 mobilecanteens and more than 30 volunteers to assist in the tor-nado relief efforts in Alabama.

Salvation Army “kitchens on wheels” from severalFlorida cities traveled to Birmingham and Tuscaloosa,Ala., to provide disaster relief. Salvation Army disasterresponse teams have deployed to 30 communities acrosssix states.

“The Salvation Army is about bringing comfort to peo-ple when they need it the most,” said Kevin Smith, emer-gency disaster director for The Salvation Army of Florida.“In 1998, Central Florida was devastated by a series ofstorms that took many lives and Floridians came togeth-er and supported our efforts. We are asking for that samesupport as we head into our disaster relief effort.”

To make a donation to The American Red Cross or tobecome a volunteer, go to www.midfloridaredcross.orgfor information on how to donate and for addresses andphone numbers of local chapters.

Call 1-800-RED CROSS for English or 1-800-257-7575for Spanish. Texting can be done at 90999 to make anautomatic, tax-deductible $10 donation.

To aid the Salvation Army, text “GIVE” to 80888, by call-ing 1-800-SAL-ARMY or logging on to www.salvation-armyusa.org. Checks may be sent to the Salvation ArmyDisaster Relief, P.O. Box 100339, Atlanta, GA 30384-0339.

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Supplies and preparationHere are supplies and tips to help you endure

hurricanes and other tropical storms:

Home • Plywood boards andfasteners, or hurricaneshutters• Plastic sheeting• Rope, tarpaulins, ducttape• Written instructions onhow to turn off electricity,gas and water ifauthorities advise you todo so• Place important papersin a watertight container• Fill bathtub andcontainers with water forsanitary use• Fill your vehicle’s gastank• Bleach or waterpurification tablets• Shut-off tool for gas andwater lines

Food items• Water: A gallon perperson per day, with athree-day minimumsupply; freeze ahead oftime• A two-week supply ofnonperishable food:ready-to-eat cannedmeats, fruits andvegetables, canned juicesand soups, peanut butterand jelly, crackers, granolabars and nuts• Special foods for infantsand the elderly• Beverages•Pet food and supplies,such as litter and pads

Equipment• Manual can opener• Emergency cookingequipment• Ice chest filled with ice• AM/FM weather radio• Battery-operated radio

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Supporting the Red Cross:how can I help?

In Brevard County alone, there are hundreds of organiza-tions that operate based primarily on community volun-teerism and donations.

The American Red Cross is one of them, providing care,comfort and assistance year-round for individuals in need.

A hot meal delivered to victims after a disaster; bloodwhen it’s needed most; shelter when there’s nowhere else toturn. these are just some of the ways gifts are put to workthrough the organization, according to www.redcross.org.

On average, community contributions assist victims inmore than 500 incidents throughout the mid-Floridaregion each year by providing food, clothing, shelter, coun-seling and health needs, said Laureen Martinez, chief pub-lic relations officer for the Mid-Florida Region of the Amer-

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or television• Pillows, bedding,blankets• Batteries• Matches (in waterproofcontainer)• Cell phone w/carcharger• Flashlights (one perperson) and batteryoperated lanterns• Fire extinguisher• Hammer (in case youneed to break throughdebris)• Tool kit• Land line phone• Generator• Propane, if needed• Chain saw• Plastic garbage bags

Personal items• Paper plates and cups,plastic utensils

• Paper towels, toilettissue, facial tissue, babywipes, sanitary napkins• Bug spray• Raincoats, rain hats,umbrellas• Baby supplies, includingformula, bottles anddiapers• Games, cards, puzzles,books, magazines• Two-week supply ofprescription medications• Emergency cash• Sunglasses• Work shoes or boots• First Aid Kit (updated)• Whistle• Map of your area• Soap• Resealable plastic bags• Have a family evacuationplan in place

For more information on hurricane prepa-ration, contact the Space Coast Red Cross at(321) 890-1002 or visit www.spacecoastred-cross.org.

ican Red Cross.In addition to monetary

donations, individuals alsohave countless opportunities tovolunteer throughout the yearwith the Red Cross, which isknown as the world’s largestvolunteer organization.

“You can support a neighborafter a house fire or train in firstaid and other life-saving cours-es to help our troops and theirfamilies,” Ms. Martinez said.“Your help turns heartbreakinto hope down the street,across the country and aroundthe world.”

From July 1, 2009, throughJune 30, 2010, the American RedCross Mid-Florida Region:

• provided financial assis-tance to 830 families following adisaster

• taught 53,556 people how toperform life-saving skills suchas CPR and first aid

• deployed hundreds of vol-unteers to provide relief in

response to fires, floods andother disasters throughout its13 counties, including Brevard

• helped nearly 10,000 Haitiearthquake survivors followingtheir arrival in Sanford

• relayed 5,422 emergencymessages for members of themilitary and their familiesaround the world.

Fundraising in your commu-nity

There are several ways forindividuals to raise funds forthe Red Cross on their own.

Before getting started, theymust submit an online requestform to gain approval.

Visit www.midfloridared-cross.org and click “Donate” formore information.

Here are some examples:• Donate a percentage of the

sales of a product, service ortickets to an event.

• Collect donations frombusiness customers.

• Organize a communityfundraiser.

• Designate employee-givingcampaigns through the work-place.

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What to dowith yourpets during a hurricane

Pets are not allowed in public shel-ters administered by the American RedCross. Pet owners are strongly advisedto make prior arrangements for shel-tering their pets during emergencies.

The North Animal Care and Adop-tion Center, (321) 264-5119 and theSouth Animal Care and Adoption Cen-ter, (321) 253-6608, unless evacuated,will be open to receive pets on anemergency basis only.

Pet-friendly shelters will also beopened at the Port St. John Communi-ty Center, 6650 Corto Road, Port St.John, Viera Regional Community Cen-ter, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way,Viera and Heritage High School, 2351Malabar Road, Palm Bay, for you toshelter and care for your pet. Theseshelters will be open to people andpets in mandatory evacuation areasonly.


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Special needs shelters available to disabled residents

The Brevard County Special NeedsProgram is a space-limited programfor which people with specific healthand medical conditions can register,providing sheltering and transporta-tion with the resources available inBrevard County.

The Special Needs Registry is a con-fidential listing of those people whomeet program criteria, and is updatedon an annual basis. Patients withcolostomy assistance needs, nebuliz-ers, oxygen, feeding tubes or

Alzheimer’s disease are examples ofmedical criteria that are eligible forthe registry.

While the Office of EmergencyManagement recommends shelteringwith friends or family members, pub-lic shelters are available for those whodo not have other alternatives.

Individuals who elect to use a spe-cial needs or other public sheltershould bring with them items such ascots, bedding, medicine, medicalsupplies and food supplies, preparingto be self-sufficient for 72 hours.

The community pages of the tele-phone book provide lists of recom-

mended items to take to a shelter.Special needs registrants should alsobe accompanied by at least one care-giver.

Most shelters are located in publicschools, and offer neither privacy norluxuries. Occupants’ comfort will bedetermined by their preparedness.

The special needs registrationrequest form is available at the Officeof Emergency Management’s website,www.embrevard.com or by calling(321) 637-6670.

Source: Brevard County Office ofEmergency Management


Primary evacuation shelters

What do you have to do if you need toevacuate from an impending storm?

Locate the evacuation route for yourarea and plan your evacuation destina-tion. You are urged to shelter with familyor friends, or at a hotel out of the evacua-tion area.

Check your disaster supplies kit. Havea full tank of gas in your car. If you areordered to evacuate, move valuables tohigher points in your home; turn off gas,electricity and water. Bring in loose

objects and furniture. Tie down storagesheds, boats and trailers and secure yourdoors and windows.

Leave early, in daylight if possible, andproceed to your planned destination.Take valuables such as insurance poli-cies, official records and your personalproperty inventory.

Be sure to take cash with you, as ATMs,banks and stores may not cash checks orhonor credit cards.

Remember, you will not be asked toleave your home unless you are seriouslythreatened. When you are ordered toevacuate, go immediately.

Monitor television and radio newsbroadcasts for information updates. Pur-chase an NOAA weather alert radio to lis-ten for immediate severe weather infor-mation year-round.

Please note: Not all shelters may beopen during a storm.

Please call the Brevard County Office ofEmergency Management at (321) 637-6670 or (321) 637-6674 to see if the shel-ter nearest you is open before arriving.

Below is a list of primary evacuationshelters in Brevard County:


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(321) 773-4400• Cocoa Beach Police/Fire Department: (321) 868-3251• Titusville Police Department:

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Fire departments’ non-emergency numbers

• Brevard County Fire Rescue: (321) 637-5550• Cape Canaveral Fire Department:(321) 783-4777

• Palm Bay Fire Rescue: (321) 409-6300• Malabar Fire Department:(321) 725-1030• Melbourne Fire Department:Non-emergency line for alloffices/departments (321) 674-5866

• Indialantic Fire Department: (321) 723-0366• Indian Harbour Beach Fire/Police Department: (321) 773-3030• Satellite Beach Fire Department:(321) 773-4405• Cocoa Beach Fire/Police Department: (321) 868-3251• Cocoa Fire Department: (321) 639-7613

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Forecasts call for another active seasonThe 2011 forecasts are out for

another above-average seasonof tropical systems to build over

the Caribbean and Atlantic waters asclimatological patterns once againshift. How will that shift affect thedevelopment and path of thosestorms, and what type of impact willit have on the U.S. coastline, or moreimportantly, Central Florida?

The forecast for 2010 called for avery active tropical season. It wasindeed just that, with 19 namedstorms, 12 hurricanes and five majorhurricanes where sustained windsclimbed above 110 mph. Thosenumbers fell right in to the NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Adminis-tration outlook, and was certainlyabove the annual storm average of 11,six, and two, respectively.

But while the waters were stirringand areas outside the states did takesome strong hits, not a single stormmade direct landfall on the nationalseashore. Hermine was the big

newsmaker in the states as it movedup over the border from Mexico intoTexas and delivered heavy rains to theLone Star State.

The 2011 season will likely beanother very active season as temper-atures and sea surface patterns leantoward favorable conditions. Lastseason, the building of the La Niñapattern did favor an increase indevelopment, though strong windshear patterns worked against stormsas they traveled into the Caribbean. A“closer to normal” layout this seasonmay allow storms to maintain theirstructure as they develop and chug

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See FORCASTS, 13

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across the warm tropical waters. While a direct landfall along the East

Central Florida coastline is rare, it canoccur. And even if a storm were to stayoffshore as it wraps around the Bermu-da High, effects can be intense throughheavy rain, strong winds, high seas andsurf, strong rip currents and beacherosion than can cut away at ourbeautiful beaches.

As we discovered in 2008, it doesn’tneed to be a Category 3 hurricane tolead to life threatening and financiallystressful conditions. Tropical StormFay’s slow (and even stalled) move-ment dropped more than 30 inches ofrain in parts of south Brevard Countyand caused widespread flooding alongthe I-95/U.S.1/A1A path.

The bottom line: it really doesn’tmatter how active the season turns outas far as the number of storms or how

strong they are. All it takes is one.Preparation and awareness can makethe difference in protecting propertyand saving lives.

With the state-of-the-art technologyand tools we have to monitor thesemeteorological features as theydevelop, the residents of CentralFlorida will be given plenty of fore-warning to take the necessary steps toprepare. The use of current conditionsthrough weather stations on land, atsea and aloft through the HurricaneHunter flights; mixed with the reliabili-ty and accuracy of Digital Doppler 3Xradar, comparisons to the climatologi-cal history and the latest in computermodel analysis and projections willkeep you up to date if and when theaction builds.

Your News 13 Severe Weather Expertswill keep you up to date with youraccurate Weather on the 1’s TropicalUpdate at :21 and :51 minutes past thehour throughout the day and non-stopcoverage if the elements slide our way.

ForecastsFrom page 12

emergency when help is delayed.To learn more about CPR/AED and

first-aid, contact your local Red CrossChapter. You can also register for a classat www.midfloridaredcross.org

As you can see, the American RedCross takes preparedness and preven-

tion very seriously. With your help wecan continue that tradition. Contactyour local American Red Cross chaptertoday and get involved. You can helpsave the day for your neighbors!

Sincerely,

Joel W. HassChief Executive OfficerAmerican Red CrossMid-Florida Region

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• Mims ElementarySchool: 2582 U.S. 1, Mims• Apollo ElementarySchool: 3085 Knox McRaeDrive, Titusville• Imperial EstatesElementary: 900 Imperial Estates Lane,Titusville• Walter ButlerCommunity Center: 4201U.S. 1, Cocoa• Brevard CommunityCollege: Cocoa campus,Building 3, 1519 ClearlakeRoad, Cocoa• Manatee ElementarySchool: 3425 Viera Blvd.,Viera• Sherwood ElementarySchool: 2541 Post Road,Melbourne• Eau Gallie High School:1400 Commodore Blvd.,

Melbourne• Melbourne High School:74 Bulldog Blvd.,Melbourne• MeadowlaneIntermediate ElementarySchool: 2700 WingateBlvd., West Melbourne• Heritage High School:2351 Malabar Road, PalmBay• Bayside High School:1901 DeGroodt Road S.W.,Palm Bay• Barefoot BayCommunity Center:Building A, BarefootBoulevard (Not a shelter;meet at community centerfor transportation to ashelter)• South MainlandCommunity Center: 3700Allen Ave., Micco

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When a natural disaster strikes, expertsagree that residents who are unpreparedfare far worse than those with a thought-out plan of action.

“If you wait until the last minute, younever have enough time to do anythingproperly,” said Bob Lay, director of BrevardCounty Emergency Management.

But disaster preparation is more thanjust packing a bag and filling up your vehi-cle with gas – it includes an extensive, butsignificant, list of tasks that will save youtime, stress and worry.

Whether it’s a hurricane, fire or otherdisaster, the county’s Office of EmergencyManagement advises residents to takesteps well in advance to protect their fami-lies, homes and businesses.

“Florida experiences a variety of haz-ardous weather, and residents shouldknow how to act or react when these inci-dents occur,” said Kimberly Prosser, Bre-vard County communications director.

When it comes to protecting yourhome, Ms. Prosser said to first identifywhether your home is in an area that islikely to be, or has been previously, flood-

ed. “Purchase flood insurance,” she said. “It

is available whether or not you reside in anofficially designated flood zone, and is lesscostly if you purchase it before the area isdesignated.”

Residents who live on a barrier island orin a mobile or manufactured home shouldmake plans beforehand to evacuate in theevent of a disaster.

Emergency management recommendsstaying with a friend or relative or in ahotel, but shelters are also available at var-ious locations throughout the mainland –some which cater to pets or people withspecial needs.

Whatever your decision, be sure to tell afriend or neighbor where you’re headed,Ms. Prosser said.

It is also important for residents to takesteps to protect their homes, whether it’sboarding windows or dampening theirroofs and yards during a fire threat.

With hurricane season right around thecorner, residents should already be put-ting together supply kits that will be readyto go in the event of a disaster.

These kits should include everythingfrom food, water, a two-week’s supply ofmedication, first aid and pet supplies to

important documents, baby needs, bed-ding, toys, books and games.

It’s important to check last year’s hurri-cane supplies for expired or recalled foodsand current medications, Ms. Prosser said.

“You don’t want to try and run aroundand gather all those things when a storm isapproaching,” she said. “Also remember tokeep some cash on hand, so you won’thave to join the crowd at the ATM at thelast minute.”

Making the decision to evacuate isanother task that should be done prompt-ly, and based on the current recommen-dations of emergency management, Ms.Prosser said.

Throughout the year, the office worksclosely with the National Weather Serviceto provide up-to-date information to Bre-vard residents and visitors on stormprogress and the necessary protectiveactions.

“Know your evacuation routes, and ifevacuations are called for, do so as quicklyas possible,” she said. “Don’t wait until theroads are clogged with people driving upfrom South Florida.”

When deciding to stay at a shelter, resi-dents should keep in mind that conditionsmay be crowded and noisy and manythings will not be provided at the facility.

“In the past, we’ve found that the major-ity of people turned up at our shelterswithout the right stuff,” said Jane Bowden,public relations chair of the Space CoastChapter of the American Red Cross. “Setthese things aside beforehand, so you canjust grab it and go if necessary.”

In addition to a disaster supply kit, theRed Cross recommends bringing the fol-lowing items to a shelter:

• two blankets and a pillow for each per-son

• lawn chairs, cots or sleeping bags• two or three changes of clothing per

person• dietary needs and non-perishable

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Her opportunity to do just that camein 2006, when her husband took a job inTitusville.

The public relations aspect of the jobis relatively easy for Mrs. Bowden, shesaid. I have had plenty of PR back-ground.

“It is the emotional part of volunteer-ing that I find to be challenging,” saidMrs. Bowden.

“But knowing that I can offer just a bitof comfort to someone in need gives methe strength necessary to perform myjob to the best of my ability,” she said.

Though her volunteer work has beenknown to take her away from her homeand has left her on-call 24/7, much likesomeone in the medical or militaryfield, she said she doesn’t mind the factthat she must travel to disaster sites andshelters near and far.

“It’s all a part of helping those inneed. It is heart-wrenching to see whatpeople go through during disasters,sometimes just being there to give thema hug and re-assure them that help is onthe way is the most important part ofmy job as a volunteer” she said.

As the on-site representative whocorresponds with local and internation-al media, Mrs. Bowden tells the victims

stories, as well as reports on the actualdisaster.

Her training for the job is an on-goingprocess and she said that she is thank-ful for the professional support andguidance she receives from the RedCross training staff.

“Mrs. Bowden’s journalism back-ground was a perfect match for thepublic relations job for the Space CoastChapter,” said Laureen Martinez,spokeswoman for the Mid-FloridaChapter of the American Red Cross.

“She is very savvy and does a mar-velous job for the Red Cross.”

Mrs. Bowden has been on the sceneof some of the worst disasters in thecounty in recent years, including thePalm Bay fires of 2007, where she spenttime in the shelters reporting and com-forting the many there who lost theirhomes.

She was also the correspondent fromthe shelters in Mims and Titusville,when the Iron-horse fires erupted thispast year, as well as there to report andgive comfort to victims of the 2008Tropical Storm Faye floods.

In 2009, she was a part of the volun-teer crew at the Orlando airport, help-ing earthquake victims, including Hait-ian orphans, who were taken there afterthe tragedy.

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ChairwomanFrom page 12

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Frequently asked questionsWhat is a tropical storm? A tropical storm is a non-frontal

synoptic scale area of low pressureover tropical waters with organ-ized convection near the centerwith counter clockwise surfacewind circulation in the northernHemisphere. The maximum sus-tained wind near the center mustbe between 39 and 73 mph for it tobe classified as a tropical storm.

When does a tropical stormbecome a hurricane?

The maximum sustained windnear the center must be 74 mph orgreater for it to be classified as ahurricane.

What is a tropical depression? It is a tropical cyclone, meaning

it is a closed area of low pressure inthe tropics with somewhat organ-ized convection and sustainedwinds less than 39 mph.

What is the cone of uncertainty? This is sometimes called the

“cone of error.” This shows theHISTORICAL error at certain timeperiods in a tropical cyclone fore-cast. Average error in track fore-casting over the last several yearsis at about 75 miles for 24 hoursmeaning the “cone” will be 150miles across. At the 120 hour fore-cast the average error is 300 miles.It is important to realize thatsometimes the actual forecast sce-nario may be more or less accuratethan the historical error cone.

What is the consensus model? With so many computer models

to look at, groups of models getput together and a “consensus” isthe average of those models. Thishas become the newest and moreaccurate way to forecast hurri-canes because the models areaveraged together. Hurricaneforecasters now lean on the con-sensus models rather than justlook at one single model output.

Is a storm surge different from atidal surge?

Yes. A storm surge is the onshorerush of seawater associated withthe high winds of an approachingand/or landfalling tropical stormor hurricane. Storm surge is sec-ondarily affected by the low pres-

sure of the storm. Tidal surge is independent of the

surrounding weather and refers tothe rise in water associated withhigh tide. Seawater flooding will beincreased when there is a stormsurge at the time of high tide.

What is a Cape Verde hurricane? It is an Atlantic Basin tropical

cyclone that develops near theCape Verde Islands just off theWest Coast of Africa and becomesa hurricane before reaching theCaribbean Sea. The peak of theCape Verde Season is August andSeptember and a typical yearwould have between one and fivehurricanes with an average ofaround two.

What is the difference betweena watch and warning?

With respect to the tropics, awatch is issued when conditionsrelated to the watch (hurricane ortropical storm) are possible with36 hours. A warning is issued whenthose same conditions are expect-ed within 24 hours.

Can a stationary storm weakenbecause it isn’t moving?

It could weaken due to a processcalled upwelling, in which waterrises from a lower depth to a high-er depth. With respect to tropicalweather, upwelling can occur if astorm is stationary or slowly mov-ing, as the wind from the stormpushes the surface water awayfrom the center. The lower depthwater is colder and thus a station-ary hurricane could actually weak-en by bringing up that colderwater.

How is a typhoon different froma hurricane?

A typhoon and a hurricane areessentially the same except forwhere they occur. A typhoon is ahurricane that occurs in the West-ern Pacific Ocean.

What is the Bermuda High? High pressure is usually a semi-

constant feature in the AtlanticOcean during the summer andautumn. The high is centered nearBermuda and can often extendacross the entire Atlantic Ocean.High pressure in the northern

hemisphere has clockwise windcirculation. The southern periph-ery of the high is a good indicatorfor the path of a tropical storm orhurricane.

What is a weakness and howdoes it affect the path of a hurri-cane?

A weakness is the term given tothe weakening side of an area ofhigh pressure. Often a tropicalstorm or hurricane will follow theperiphery of high pressure. If thereis a weakness, the storm will tendto curve toward that weakness.

What is a millibar? A millibar is a metric measure-

ment of atmospheric pressure.Standard atmospheric pressure is1013.2 millibars or 29.92 inches ofmercury on a barometer. The pres-sure drops as a hurricane strength-ens. The lowest pressure evermeasured in the Atlantic was 882mb in Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

What is the eye? The eye is the relatively calm

area at the center of the storm. Thearea of the hurricane that has themost intense wind and weather iscalled the eye wall. The eye wallsurrounds the calm eye of thestorm.

What is an eyewall replacementcycle?

Intense hurricanes are constant-ly changing. Very often, as thestorm intensifies, the eye wall col-lapses into the center of the storm,as a new eye wall forms. There isusually a brief moment of a weakerstorm before the next eye walltakes over and the storm intensi-fies again.

Are feeder bands and spiralbands the same thing?

No, feeder bands are bands ofsmall thunderstorms or rainsqualls that “feed” into the circula-tion of a hurricane. Spiral bandsare bands of small thunderstormsor rain squalls that spiral outwardfrom a hurricane.

—Jeff Day News 13 Chief Meteorologist

her days.A breast cancer survivor, she has always been one

to give back to her community. Besides volunteeringfor the Red Cross, Mrs. Bowden also volunteers forthe local branch of a national charity, “Casting forRecovery,” a nonprofit that helps breast cancer sur-vivors get back on their feet, but offer much neededemotional and financial support to patients.

Currently at press time for this article, Mrs. Bow-den is heading to Louisiana to help with the clean-up and recovery efforts and report from sheltersthere, after massive flooding and tornadoesoccurred this past week.

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cy, medical histories, insurance policies, account infor-mation, emergency contacts and tax documents

• personal hygiene items, such as soap, towels andtoothbrushes

Items not to bring are:• coolers• furniture• candles• alcoholic drinks• illegal drugs or weapons• pets other than service animals• mattresses• items that require electrical power

For additional information about home protection,evacuation plans, out-of-area contacts, supplies andsafeguarding paperwork, visit www.floridadisaster.org.

PreparationFrom page 14

You will need:• current rabiesvaccination certifi-

cate• county animal

licensetags• pet food and water, as well as watertightcontainers• pet medications• leash and collar• crate or cage largeenough for the ani-

mal to stand comfortably and turn around• cleaning supplies• comfort items for your pet

If you are not in amandatory evacuationarea and decide toleave, you must makearrangements for yourpet to go with you. Petsshould not be leftbehind unattended.The Melbourne Grey-hound Park will not beused as a pet evacua-tion shelter.

For emergenciescountywide, call Bre-vard County AnimalServices and Enforce-ment at (321) 633-2024.For more information,visit www.brevardani-malservices.org.

Source: BrevardCounty Office of Emer-gency Management

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Zone 1: Residents north of Garden St. to northCounty line, evacuate west on SR 46 to I-95 northor continue west on SR 46 or shelter at Mims Ele-mentary School off of US 1.

Zone 2: Residents from Garden St. to SR 50 evac-uate to I-95 or west on SR 50, or shelter at ApolloElementary School.

Zone 3: Residents of North Merritt Island, Port St.John & South Titusville, evacuate west on SR 405to SR 50 west or I-95 north or shelter at ImperialEstates Elementary School on Imperial Estates Ln.

Zone 4: Merritt Island, the beachside & mainlandresidents north of SR 520 evacuate west on SR528 (Beachline) or shelter at Brevard CommunityCollege, Cocoa, or Walter Butler Community Cen-ter, Cocoa on US Hwy 1.

Zone 5: Residents north of Patrick AFB andMacaw Lane on Merritt Island, evacuate west onSR 520 or shelter at Manatee Elementary School.Mainland residents south of SR 520 use EysterBlvd, Barnes Blvd, or Viera Blvd west, or Fiske Blvdsouth evacuate to I-95 north or shelter at Mana-tee Elementary School.

Zone 6: Residents south of Patrick AFB to northlimits of Indian Harbour Beach & south of MacawLane on Merritt Island, evacuate west on PinedaCswy to I-95 north or shelter south at SherwoodElementary vicinity of Wickham and Post Rd.Mainland residents south of Wickham Rd andnorth of Aurora Rd evacuate west to I-95 or shel-ter at Sherwood Elementary on Post Rd.

Zone 7: Residents from the north Indian HarbourBeach limits to the Indialantic north limits evacu-ate west on SR 518 to I-95 north, mainland resi-dents from Aurora Rd. to US-192 evacuate westor shelter at Eau Gallie High School.

Zone 8: Residents from the north limits of Indi-alantic to the south County line evacuate west onUS-192 or take shelter route north on Babcock St.to Melbourne High School unless directed weston US-192 to Minton Rd south to Wingate Blvdand shelter at Meadowlane Intermediate Ele-mentary. Residents of West Melbourne, Mel-bourne Village evacuating and needing sheltermay also shelter at Meadowlane IntermediateElementary. Mainland south county residentsneeding shelter proceed west on Grant Rd, Valka-ria Rd, or Micco Rd to south Babcock St. thenwest on Cogan Dr. or Eldron Blvd then south andto the west on San Filippo Dr. around toDeGroodt Rd. and shelter at Bayside High School.Residents of NW and SW Palm Bay proceed toMalabar Rd west and shelter at Heritage HighSchool.

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Source: Brevard County Emergency Management For more information, visit http://embrevard.com/prep_evac.cfm


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