hurricane guide - 2016

• Preparation is key• Shelter information• Evacuation routes• Hurricane kits• Map section

A N A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N O F T H E TA M PA B AY T I M E S | TA M PA B AY. C O M • S U N D AY, M AY 2 9 , 2 0 1 6

2016

guide

Surviving the storm:

HURRICANE

Sponsored by

2 | Sunday, May 29, 2016 | Tampa Bay Times

guide

2016

INSIDEBefore a storm threatens Tampa Bay, you’ll want to be prepared. If a storm strikes, you’ll want to get out of town, or to a shelter. And after the storm, you’ll want to survive. Find out how inside this year’s Hurricane Guide.

Hurricane preparedness.................................. 4

Communication plan ....................................... 6

Evacuation plan ................................................ 9

After the storm................................................ 10

Tracking map................................................... 12

Hillsborough County evacuation map ....... 14

Pasco County evacuation map..................... 16

Hurricane kit.................................................... 18

EDITOR’S NOTE

Times outdoors editor Terry Tomalin died May 19, 2016, after

suffering a heart attack. He was 55. Mr. Tomalin was an avid

outdoorsman and an accomplished journalist. His travels

took him across the globe resulting in stories that were

informative to the reader, and adventurous at the same time.

Inside this guide, you’ll find two samples of his work.

Tampa Bay Times | Sunday, May 29, 2016 | 3


HURRICANEPREPAREDNESS

FOR THE 2016 FLORIDA HURRICANE SEASONBy Gina Vivinetto, Times Correspondent

Hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through November 30.

Have you prepared your home and your family for severe weather?

The Tampa Bay area hasn’t been hit by a major hurricane since 1921, but that’s got more to do with geography and wind patterns than luck, says Dr. Robert H. Weisberg, professor of physical oceanography at the University of South Florida. Because prevailing winds move

east to west, a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico would have to “recurve” to move in the direction of Florida’s west coast. That rarely happens, says Weisberg. However, if a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico coincided with the passage of a front, it could steer the hurricane our way.

The bottom line, says Weisberg, is that residents shouldn’t be complacent. “At some point in time it’s going to happen.”

While hurricane preparedness is crucial, Tampa Bay residents should also take steps to protect their homes against seasonal storm damage, says Tampa Fire Rescue spokesman Jason Penny. Floods caused by heavy rains in 2015, for example, caused extensive damage and displaced families in Hillsborough and Pasco counties.

“If you know severe weather is coming, hurricane or not, it’s always best to be prepared,” says Penny.


START WITH THIS SAFETY CHECKLIST

Source: 2016 Disaster Planning Guide: Official Guide for the Tampa Bay Area produced by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council in partnership with local county emergency management agencies

CREATE A PLAN. Discuss an emergency plan with everyone in your home. Keep all contact information updated in cellphones.

KNOW YOUR ZONE. Determine if your home is in an evacuation zone. If so, have a clear plan about where you and your family will go and how you will get there.

CHOOSE A SAFE ROOM. Stay in an interior windowless room on your home’s ground �oor during severe weather.

PAY ATTENTION TO WEATHER UPDATES. In addition to weather updates on local stations and NOAA Weather Radio, residents of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties can register on their county’s website to get up-to-the-minute emergency information via email and phone alerts. (Twitter users can follow local emergency management agencies, including @AlertTampa and @PinellasEM.)

KEEP SUPPLIES ON HAND. Stock up on batteries, �ashlights, a portable radio or television, a nonelectric can opener, toilet paper, moist towelettes and garbage bags. Remember items for infants and pets, if needed. Keep a �rst aid kit stocked with

bandages, antiseptic, aspirin, etc. Consider buying a solar-powered cellphone charger.Buy nonperishable foods. Store enough food to feed your family for seven days. Choose items that don’t require refrigeration (e.g., canned goods, peanut butter, snack bars). Stock dietary foods, baby food, formula and any other special foods, if needed.

TURN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER ON THE COLDEST SETTINGS. Items inside will stay fresher longer should you lose electricity.

REFILL PRESCRIPTIONS. During hurricane season, keep two weeks’ worth of medications on hand at all times. Remember pet prescriptions, too.

STOCK UP ON WATER. Keep several gallon jugs of water ready for drinking, cooking and bathing. Fill clean bathtubs and sinks with water. Have at least 1 gallon per person per day available for seven days.

CLEAR THE YARD. Remove bicycles, toys, garbage cans, potted plants and other objects, so strong winds can’t blow them around.

PROTECT WINDOWS AND GLASS DOORS. Hammer precut plywood or hang storm shutters over glass surfaces.

PROTECT AGAINST FLOODING. If �oods threaten your home, stack electronics and valuables somewhere safe and cover them with plastic. Turn o� electricity at the main breaker.

FILL YOUR CAR’S GAS TANK. Also, check oil, water and tire pressure.

KEEP CASH ON HAND. Banks, credit card machines and ATMs can’t operate without electricity.

CONSIDER ELDERLY, ILL OR DISABLED NEIGHBORS. Once your own house is in order, check on your neighbors and o�er to lend a hand if they need help preparing.


One great way for families to prepare for emergencies is to create a family communication plan. You and your loved ones want to be able to communicate

with one another and with individuals outside the family if disaster strikes.

Hold a family meeting and choose one family member to take notes. Then, make copies of the plan for everyone to keep in a backpack, wallet or purse. (You can also create a plan online at FEMA.gov/media-library/assets/documents/34330.)

YOUR FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN SHOULD COVER:

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION. Write down all phone numbers and email addresses for everyone in your home. (If you have family members who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have a speech disability and use traditional or video relay service (VRS), include information on how to connect through relay services on a landline phone, mobile device or computer.)

By Gina Vivinetto, Times Correspondent

STAY IN TOUCH BY HAVING A FAMILY

COMMUNICATION PLAN


SCHOOL, CHILDCARE, CAREGIVER AND WORKPLACE EMERGENCY PLANS. If you have school-aged children, discuss with them who will pick them up at school in the event of an emergency. Make sure all family members with mobile phones sign up for alerts from their school, workplace and/or local government. Make sure small children know to follow instructions from a responsible adult, such as a schoolteacher or principal.

OUT-OF-TOWN CONTACT. Choose someone outside of your community who can act as a central point of contact to keep your family members in contact. In disaster situations, it’s sometimes easier making long-distance calls than local calls because phone lines become jammed.

EMERGENCY MEETING PLACE. Decide on a safe,

See STAY IN TOUCH pg. 22.


STAY ON THE EVACUATION ROUTE. Don’t take shortcuts. Roads may be blocked.

MAKE SURE YOU’RE MOVING TO A SAFER AREA. Whether you’re going to a hotel, a shelter or a friend’s home, be certain it’s in a location outside the warning area.

BRING EMERGENCY SUPPLIES WITH YOU. Bring food, water and medications. Also: batteries, flashlights, a radio or portable television, a nonelectric can opener, toilet paper, moist towelettes, garbage bags and a fully stocked first aid kit.

BRING YOUR PET WITH YOU.Bring your pet’s food, bowls, medications, leash, collar, ID tags and vaccine information. Also bring items such as litter boxes, cages and carriers, as well as a photo of the animal. If you can’t bring your pet with you, find someone who can care for the animal.

BRING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS. Pack your driver’s license, insurance policies, medical information and other records you may need.

IN AN EVACUATION ZONE? What to do if a hurricane hits

See EVACUATION ZONE pg. 22

By Gina Vivinetto, Times Correspondent

If a hurricane approaches Tampa Bay, residents in evacuation zones, or those who live in mobile homes or RVs, should pay attention

to evacuation warnings by local emergency management personnel, says Dr. Robert H. Weisberg, professor of physical oceanography at the University of South Florida. “If we have a direct hit, we will get a large storm surge and the waves

in the bay will become very large. The waves along the coast will become very large. Anything that is hit by these incoming waves will most likely be destroyed.”

While the scenario sounds frightening, you can minimize the chaos and exit your home safely by following these steps.


Doomsday survival gear is big business in the United States, where some worry about threats like the Mayan

calendar or a zombie apocalypse. So when it comes time to get ready for a hurricane, we have a lot of great

gadgets to choose from.

AFTER THE STORM, YOU’LL NEED THE RIGHT GEAR

O2COOL is a 10-inch rechargeable portable fan with built in USB port. This little beauty will keep you cool and charge your cellphone. It’s $69.99 at o2-cool.com.

If it gets really humid, which it always does after a tropical storm, you’ll need the O2COOL sip-and-mist water bottle so you can drink and chill out at the same time. $13.99.

The POWERPOT by Power Practicalwill cook your food and charge your iPhone at the same time. The pot costs $99.99. The stove is sold separately, powerpractical.com.

Who needs candles when you can get SOLAR POWERED LIGHTS by Luci. They are light and indestructible and throw out a lot of light. If you want to throw a post-hurricane party, the deluxe model changes color, adding to the atmosphere. They are $14.99. mpowerd.com.

By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors/Fitness Editor


You can never have too many pocket knives or multi-plier tools. The LEATHERMAN SUPER TOOL 300 will �x just about anything, but you will still need a hammer when it comes time to rebuild your house. It’s $80.85 at leatherman.com.

The HEADLAMP by Princeton Tec. This �ashlight is dimmable and waterproof and provides 165 lumens of light, which is enough help you �nd your way through a disaster zone. It’s $49.95 at princetontec.com.

POWERMONKEY EXPLORER is a great charger for small personal electronics. Just lay it out on a picnic table, plug in an iPod and before you know it, you’ve got tunes. Durable and lightweight, this solar charger can �t in a glove compartment. It’s $99.99 at powertraveller.com.

SAWYER MINI WATER FILTER. It �lters water in four ways: as a straw, attached to a soft pouch to squeeze or drink from, attached to most plastic water/soda bottles to squeeze or

drink from, or added in-line on the tube of a hydration bladder. Great for personal use, this device will �lter 100,000 gallons. Comes with straw, pouch and a syringe to back�ush it when the �lter gets dirty. It’s $24.99.

The SAWYER ALL IN ONE is even better for family/home hurricane prep. The �lter is bigger than the mini �lter and

is guaranteed to 1 million gallons. It can be used with squeeze pouches and most water/soda bottles. Plus this kit also comes with an attachment for water faucets and all the items

necessary to turn an ordinary 5-gallon bucket into a gravity-style water �ltration system for large amounts of water. It’s $69.99 at sawyer.com.

The battery-operated STREAMLIGHT SIEGE LANTERN, with three white-light as well as �ashing red and steady red light settings, will run for 37 hours on the lowest setting, making it an excellent safety device. It’s $32.95 at streamlight.com.

The MOTOROLA TALKABOUT two-way radio has a 20-mile range and will keep you in touch with loved ones when other forms of communication fail. It also tunes into NOAA Weather Radio for information. It’s $54.95 at motorolasolutions.com.

Scuba divers, boaters and anglers have long known the value of a PELICAN CASE to keep electronics safe. This is also a great watertight choice for homeowners who want to protect important documents. Model 1450 sells for $121.95 at pelicancases.com.

After any natural disaster, people are not always on their best behavior, so you might buy some SABRE PEPPER SPRAY for personal defense. The personal size sells for $14.95, while the Home and Away version sells for $21.95. It will deter looters, but might not work for zombies. Buy at sabrered.com.


50o60o70o80o

Atlantic OceanAtlantic Ocean

BERMUDA

GUADELOUPE

MARTINIQUE

BARBADOS

TRINIDAD

GRENADA

ANTIGUA

BARBUDA

GUYANA

SURINAME FRENCHGUIANA

BRAZIL

Caribbean SeaCaribbean Sea

FLORIDA

Miami

St. Petersburg

DaytonaBeach

GEORGIA

SOUTHCAROLINA

NORTHCAROLINA

VIRGINIA

M.D.

DEL.

N.J.

N.Y. CONN.

PA.

MASS.

JAMAICA

HAITI PUERTORICO

TOBAGO

VIRGINISLANDS

LEEWARD

IS.

WIN

DW

AR

DIS

.

DOMINICANREPUBLIC

NICARAGUA

COSTARICA

PANAMA

COLOMBIA

VENEZUELA

100 miles100 miles

200 miles200 miles

400 miles400 miles

300 miles300 miles

500 miles500 miles

600 miles600 miles

700 miles700 miles

800 miles800 miles

900 miles900 miles

Pacific OceanPacific Ocean

Gulf of MexicoGulf of Mexico

Pensacola

ALABAMA

MISSISSIPPI

LOUISIANATEXAS

MEXICO

UNITED STATES

GUATEMALA

BELIZE

CUBA

BAHAMAS

CAYMANISLANDS

HONDURAS

EL SALVADOR

90o0o

Celebrating 21(that’TOP

DOGfor your Roofi ng & Construction Needs.

We Are

McEnany


Longitude

Lati

tude

40o

30o

20o

10o

0o

40o 30o 20o

CAPEVERDE

Founded in 1986, McEnany Roofi ng Inc is a full-service contracting fi rm with 125 employees. Reputation is paramount and President Mike McEnany’s commitment to individualized attention has remained the same in all types of roofi ng needs to ensure high standards.

“We Cover” Tampa Bay’s commercial and residential roofi ng, from leaky roof repairs to total remodeling or new construction roofs.

Mike has stamped his name on some of the most notable buildings in Central Florida (photos left to right): Dolphin Cay, Tampa General Hospital, Florida Hospital, Straz Performing Arts Center, Bonnet Creek Resort, Grand Floridian Resort, The Tampa Tribune, The Vinoy, Signature Place, Ringling Museum.

Member National Roofi ng Contractors Association. Lic. #CCC 037013

Customer service is our pleasure…before, during and after your purchase.

Arrange An Appointment To Inspect Your Roof

Before Hurricane Season

Keeping Customers Dry for Over 31 Years

17 Years in Business’s dog years)

Roofi ng, Inc.

HURRICANE TRACKERThe 2016 Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and will end on Nov. 30. Use this convenient map to follow the path of a hurricane and plot the storm’s longitude and latitude. The latitude scale is the vertical series of numbers at the right. The longitude scale is the horizontal series of numbers across the bottom. Use the series of points to help you plot the storm’s position.

Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization.

The lists above are used in rotation and re-cycled every six years, i.e., the 2015 list will be used again in 2021. The only time that there is a change in the list is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate for reasons of sensitivity. If that occurs, then at an annual meeting by the WMO committee (called primarily to discuss many other issues) the offending name is stricken from the list and another name is selected to replace it. Several names have been retired since the lists were created.

Source: National Weather Service

STORM NAMES 2016 TO 20192016 2017 2018 2019AlexBonnieColinDanielleEarlFionaGastonHermineIanJuliaKarlLisaMatthewNicoleOttoPaulaRichardSharyTobiasVirginieWalter

ArleneBretCindyDonEmilyFranklinGertHarveyIrmaJoseKatiaLeeMariaNateOpheliaPhilippeRinaSeanTammyVinceWhitney

AlbertoBerylChrisDebbyErnestoFlorenceGordonHeleneIsaacJoyceKirkLeslieMichaelNadineOscarPattyRafaelSaraTonyValerieWilliam

AndreaBarryChantalDorianErinFernandGabrielleHumbertoIngridJerryKarenLorenzoMelissaNestorOlgaPabloRebekahSebastienTanyaVanWendy


Longitude

Lati

tude

40o

30o

20o

10o

0o

40o 30o 20o

CAPEVERDE

Founded in 1986, McEnany Roofi ng Inc is a full-service contracting fi rm with 125 employees. Reputation is paramount and President Mike McEnany’s commitment to individualized attention has remained the same in all types of roofi ng needs to ensure high standards.

“We Cover” Tampa Bay’s commercial and residential roofi ng, from leaky roof repairs to total remodeling or new construction roofs.

Mike has stamped his name on some of the most notable buildings in Central Florida (photos left to right): Dolphin Cay, Tampa General Hospital, Florida Hospital, Straz Performing Arts Center, Bonnet Creek Resort, Grand Floridian Resort, The Tampa Tribune, The Vinoy, Signature Place, Ringling Museum.

Member National Roofi ng Contractors Association. Lic. #CCC 037013

Customer service is our pleasure…before, during and after your purchase.

Arrange An Appointment To Inspect Your Roof

Before Hurricane Season

Keeping Customers Dry for Over 31 Years

17 Years in Business’s dog years)

Roofi ng, Inc.

HURRICANE TRACKERThe 2016 Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and will end on Nov. 30. Use this convenient map to follow the path of a hurricane and plot the storm’s longitude and latitude. The latitude scale is the vertical series of numbers at the right. The longitude scale is the horizontal series of numbers across the bottom. Use the series of points to help you plot the storm’s position.

Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization.

The lists above are used in rotation and re-cycled every six years, i.e., the 2015 list will be used again in 2021. The only time that there is a change in the list is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate for reasons of sensitivity. If that occurs, then at an annual meeting by the WMO committee (called primarily to discuss many other issues) the offending name is stricken from the list and another name is selected to replace it. Several names have been retired since the lists were created.

Source: National Weather Service

STORM NAMES 2016 TO 20192016 2017 2018 2019AlexBonnieColinDanielleEarlFionaGastonHermineIanJuliaKarlLisaMatthewNicoleOttoPaulaRichardSharyTobiasVirginieWalter

ArleneBretCindyDonEmilyFranklinGertHarveyIrmaJoseKatiaLeeMariaNateOpheliaPhilippeRinaSeanTammyVinceWhitney

AlbertoBerylChrisDebbyErnestoFlorenceGordonHeleneIsaacJoyceKirkLeslieMichaelNadineOscarPattyRafaelSaraTonyValerieWilliam

AndreaBarryChantalDorianErinFernandGabrielleHumbertoIngridJerryKarenLorenzoMelissaNestorOlgaPabloRebekahSebastienTanyaVanWendy


1

3

7

31

35

36

37

39

4448

5

6

9

11

15

19

21

24

Middleton High School 4801 N 22nd St. Tampa

Simmons Center 1202 Grant St. Plant City

Shields Middle School ^ 3908 19th Ave. NE Ruskin

Pizzo Elementary School 11701 Bull Run Drive Tampa

Doby Elementary School 6720 Covington Garden Drive Apollo Beach

Hammond Elementary School 8008 N Mobley Road Odessa

Strawberry Crest High School 4691 Gallagher Road Dover

Sessums Elementary School 11525 Ramble Creek Drive Riverview

Bartels Middle School ^ 9020 Imperial Oak Blvd. Tampa

Brandon High School 1101 Victoria St. Brandon

Smith Middle School ^ 14303 Citrus Pointe Drive Citrus Park

Burnett Middle School ^ 1010 N Kingsway Road Seffner

Valrico Elementary School 609 S Miller Road Valrico

Lennard High School 2342 Shell Point Road E Ruskin

Greco Middle School 6925 E Fowler Ave. Temple Terrace

26

27

28

30

32

3334

38

40

41

42

43

45

46

47

49

56

58

62

13

14

16

18

20

22Shelter location Address City

Shelter location

Low-intensity shelters

Wharton High School 20150 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa

Armwood High School 12000 U.S. 92 Seffner

McKitrick Elementary School 5503 Lutz Lake Fern Road Lutz

Chiles Elementary School 16541 W Tampa Palms Blvd. Tampa

Cimino Elementary School 4329 Culbreath Road Valrico

2

4

10

12

Shelter location Address City

High-intensity shelters

Address CitySymmes Elementary School 6280 Watson Road Riverview

Marshall Middle School 18 S Maryland Ave. Plant City

Reddick Elementary School 325 West Lake Drive Wimauma

Tomlin Middle School 501 N Woodrow Wilson St. Plant City

Oak Park Elementary School 2716 N 46th St. Tampa

Lake Magdalene ES 2002 Pine Lake Drive Tampa

Nelson Elementary School 5413 Durant Road Dover

Adams Middle School 10201 N Boulevard Tampa

Jennings Middle School 9325 Governors Run Drive Seffner

Benito Middle School 10101 Cross Creek Blvd. Tampa

Mulrennan Middle School 4215 Durant Road Valrico

Barrington Middle School 5925 Village Center Drive Lithia

Sheehy Elementary School 6402 N 40th St. Tampa

Collins Elementary School 12424 Summerfield Blvd. Riverview

Summerfield Crossings ES 11050 Fairway Meadows Drive Riverview

Cork Elementary School 3501 N Cork Road Plant City

Forest Hills Elementary School 10112 N Ola Ave. Tampa

Crestwood Elementary School 7824 N Manhattan Ave. Tampa

Walden Lakes ES 2800 Turkey Creek Road Plant City

Bevis Elementary School 5720 Osprey Ridge Blvd. Lithia

Pride Elementary School 10310 Lions Den Drive Tampa

Stowers Elementary School 13915 Barrington Stowers Drive Lithia

Wilson Elementary School 702 English St. Plant City

Steinbrenner High School 5575 Lutz Lake Fern Road Lutz

Knights Elementary School 4815 N Keene Road Plant City

Tampa Bay Boulevard ES 3111 Tampa Bay Blvd. Tampa

Turner Elementary School 9190 Imperial Oak Blvd. Tampa

During an evacuation, HART buses run special routes in the greater Tampa area for people who need transportation to shelters. For route maps, go to hartline.org or call the HARTinfo Line at (813) 254-4278. This information is also available at hillsboroughcounty.org/emergency or by calling the Hillsborough InfoLine at (813)

272-5900. In south and east Hillsborough County, Hillsborough school buses also run special evacuation routes for people needing transportation to shelters. Information on these routes can be found at hillsboroughcounty.org/emergency or by calling the Hillsborough InfoLine at (813) 272-5900.

^ Pet-friendly shelter To register for a special-needs shelter, call the Hillsborough InfoLine at (813) 272-5900 or the Hillsborough County Health Department at (813) 307-8063.

Hillsborough CountyEvacuation Map and Shelters


7

4

3

2

131

9

6

5

62

58

56

49

47

46

45

4330

42

41

4038

3433

32

28

27

26

20

18

22

16

14

13

12

10

48

44

39

37

36

35

24

21

19

15

11

Sun City Center Blvd.

Balm Rd.

Balm

-Riverview

Rd.

Valroy Rd.Lightfoot Rd.

Tam

iami T

rail

Apollo Beach

Ruskin

Sun CityCenter Wimauma

75

301

674

Bloomingdale Rd. Keysville Rd.

Lumsden Rd.

Brandon Blvd.

Turk

ey C

reek

Rd

.

78th

St.

DurantRiverview

Gibsonton

Lithia

Brandon

Valrico

301

41

60

640

640

HillsboroughBay

39

Trapnell Rd.

Thonotosassa Rd.

Pruett Rd.

Fletcher Ave.

Busch Blvd.

Do

ver

Rd

.

Livi

ng

sto

n A

ve.

Man

go

Rd

.

56th

St.

40

th S

t.Martin Luther King Blvd.

New Tampa

TempleTerrace

PlantCity

Thonotosassa

Seffner

Lutz

75

4

4

301

92

581

574

618 39

39

573

Gandy Bridge

Howard Frankland Bridge

Sligh Ave.

Waters Ave.

Linebaugh Ave.

Hillsborough Ave.

Hillsborough Ave.

Val

rico

Rd

.

Dal

e M

abry

Hw

y.

S M

acD

ill A

ve.

Dal

e M

abry

Hw

y.Gunn Hwy.

Citrus Park

Town & Country

Westchase

275

275

41

597

576

587

OldTampaBay

TampaInternationalAirport

MacDillAir ForceBase

Knights Griffin Rd.589

60

A 74 to 95 mph

Evacuationcategory Wind speed

Potentialtide heights

96 to 110 mph

111 to 130 mph131 to 155 mph

Over 156 mph

Up to 9 ft.Up to 15 ft.

Up to 21 ft.Up to 27 ft.

Up to 34 ft.

B

CD

E

Evacuation routesShelters

Level A: Evacuate red areas and all mobile homes. Level B: Evacuate red and orange areas and all mobile homes. Level C: Evacuate red, orange and yellow areas and all mobile homes.Level D: Evacuate red, orange, yellow and green areas and all mobile homes. Level E: Evacuate red, orange, yellow, green and purple areas and all mobile homes.If you live in a mobile home, you must evacuate regardless of your location in the county.

Evacuation levels

1


Pasco CountyEvacuation Map and Shelters

ÞÞ

Þ

Þ

Þ

ÞÞ

Þ

ÞÞ

ÞÞ

Þ

Þ

Þ

Þ

Þ26

25

24

23

22

21

20

1918

17

16

15

14

13

12

1110

5 miles

Eastern Pasco County

9841

301

301

589

52

54

75Dade City

Lacoochee

Zephyrhills

Wesley Chapel

St. Leo

LandO’LakesS

unco

ast P

kwy.

Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter 11611 Denton Ave. Hudson

Schrader Elementary 11041 Little Road New Port Richey

Chasco Elementary 7906 Ridge Road Port Richey

River Ridge Middle/High School 11646 Town Center Road New Port Richey

Longleaf Elementary 3253 Town Ave. New Port Richey

J.W. Mitchell High School 2323 Little Road New Port Richey

Trinity Oaks Elementary 1827 Trinity Oaks Blvd. New Port Richey

Trinity Elementary 2209 Duck Slough Blvd. New Port Richey

Odessa Elementary 1874 Ketzal Drive New Port Richey

Sunlake High School 3023 Sunlake Blvd. Land O’ Lakes

Oakstead Elementary School 19925 Lake Patience Road Land O’ Lakes

Connerton Elementary School 9300 Flourish Drive Land O’ Lakes

Pine View Elementary School 5333 Parkway Blvd. Land O’ Lakes

Denham Oaks Elementary School 1422 Oak Grove Blvd. Lutz

Veterans Elementary School 26940 Progress Parkway Wesley Chapel

Seven Oaks Elementary School 27633 Mystic Oak Blvd. Wesley Chapel

Wiregrass Ranch High School 2909 Mansfield Blvd. Wesley Chapel

Wesley Chapel High School 30651 Wells Road Wesley Chapel

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School 30649 Wells Road Wesley Chapel

Double Branch Elementary School 31500 Chancey Road Wesley Chapel

New River Elementary School 4710 River Glen Blvd. Wesley Chapel

Watergrass Elementary School 32750 Overpass Road Wesley Chapel

St. Leo University 33701 State Road 52 St. Leo

Raymond B. Stewart Middle School 38505 10th Ave. Zephyrhills

Centennial Middle School 38505 Centennial Road Dade City

Lacoochee Elementary School 38815 Cummer Road Dade City

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26




Þ

Þ

Þ

Þ

Þ

ÞÞ

Þ

Þ9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

2 miles

See map below for eastern Pasco County

19

19

54

52

54

77

77

1

1

Gunn Hwy.

Ridge Rd.

Hudson Ave.

Osceo

la Dr.

Litt

le R

d.

Litt

le R

d.

Port Richey

Hudson

Aripeka

New Port Richey

HolidayOdessa

Wind PotentialCategory speed tide heights

74 to Up to 7 ft. Level A: Evacuate red areas 95 mph all mobile homes.

96 to Up to 13 ft. Level B: Evacuate red and orange areas110 mph and all mobile homes.

111 to Up to 18 ft. Level C: Evacuate red, orange and yellow130 mph areas and all mobile homes.

131 to Up to 22 ft. Level D: Evacuate red, orange, yellow and155 mph green areas and all mobile homes.

Over 156 Up to 28 ft. Level E: Evacuate red, orange, mph yellow, green and purple areas

and all mobile homes

Evacuation levels

If you live in a mobile home, you must evacuate regardless of your location in the county.For more information, call the Pinellas County Emergency Management Division at (727) 464-3800 or go online to: pinellascounty.org/emergency

LegendEvacuation routes

Shelters


Building a hurricane kit is a lot like packing for a wilderness camping trip:

You need to be able to survive for several days on your own without any outside assistance.

Store your supplies and gear in a large plastic tote, something that is durable and easily transportable. A cooler with wheels is another good option. Once you unpack

your supplies, you have a place to store fresh food if you are lucky enough to find some ice.

You can live for weeks without food, but only a few days without

HOW TO PREPARE A

HURRICANE KIT

See HURRICANE KIT pg. 20.

By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors/Fitness Editor


water, so store at least a gallon a day per person. In an emergency, it could take several days to get help, so plan accordingly. Water purification tablets and/or a water filter will help extend your supply. Electrolyte solution and/or powdered sports drinks take up little space and can be a life saver in hot, humid conditions.

Pack freeze-dried or canned food, enough for three days. Dense, high-calorie items are the best choice. A camp stove with extra propane will extend your menu options. Don’t forget a manual can opener. A mess kit, plastic eating utensils and a lightweight camp cook set are great if you have them.

Communication is key in any emergency situation, so pack a battery-powered or hand-crank radio. If possible, get one with a NOAA Weather Radio option. Make sure you have extra batteries. Get a waterproof case for your cellphone and a solar charger.

Standard camping equipment, including a flashlight and/or lantern, a signal whistle and mirror, a first aid kit and waterproof matches are also critical. If you need prescription

HURRICANE KIT from pg. 18.


1. Pillow

2. Freeze dried food kit

3. Portable freshwater container

4. Batteries

5. Insect repellent

6. Flashlight

7. Battery-operated lantern

8. Solar-panel charger for electronic items

9. Rain poncho

10. Sleeping bag

11. Portable battery-operated fan

12. Portable battery-operated chargeable radio/walkie-talkie

13. Water purification tablets

14. Water container/mister purification system

15. Portable camping stove

16. Portable ice kit

17. Waterproof matches and lighter

18. Container/ice chest

medicine, have at least an extra month’s supply. You’ll also need insect repellent and sunscreen.

Common household items, such as moist wipes and hand sanitizer, will help with personal hygiene. Paper towels and toilet paper will also prove useful. Other items, including plastic garbage bags, drop cloths, mosquito netting, duct tape and light line and rope, can be used to make an emergency shelter if the need arises.

Make sure you pack changes of clothes in a sealed, plastic bag. Include rain gear and something warm, such as a hooded sweatshirt, in case you find yourself in an air-conditioned shelter. An inflatable mattress, lightweight blankets and/or a sleeping bag and a pillow will make your stay more comfortable. Bring along a small day pack in case you find yourself walking for supplies.

EMERGENCY CHECKLIST


familiar place where everyone in your family can meet. If you have family members with physical disabilities, make sure the location is accessible. Also, if you have pets or service animals, make sure the location is animal-friendly.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Write down phone numbers for emergency services, utility companies, service providers, medical providers, veterinarians, insurance companies and other services.

Once your family creates your communication plan, make sure everyone has updated household and emergency contact numbers in their mobile devices. Store at least one emergency contact under the name “In Case of Emergency” (or ICE). Create a group list on each mobile device of contact information for people you would need to communicate with if there were an emergency.

BRING PHOTOS, keepsakes and other valuables. Take along anything you wouldn’t want to lose forever.

ELECT ONE OUTSIDE PERSON TO HANDLE COMMUNICATION. Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the “family contact.” Make sure everyone knows his or her name, address and phone number.

BE SURE YOUR NEIGHBORS CAN SAFELY EVACUATE, TOO. If you live near elderly or disabled individuals, contact them to see if they need assistance leaving the area.

FINALLY, TURN OFF YOUR ELECTRICITY, WATER AND GAS IF AUTHORITIES HAVE ADVISED IT. LOCK YOUR WINDOWS AND DOORS.

Source: 2016 Disaster Planning Guide: Official Guide for the Tampa Bay Area produced by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council in partnership with local county emergency management agencies

STAY IN TOUCH from pg. 7. EVACUATION ZONE from pg. 9.

Source: “Create Your Family Emergency Plan,” FEMA.gov

hurricane guide - 2016

Documents