Hurricane Prepareness 2008 Information Access May 31, 2008

Broward County Emergency Operations Center
201 N.W. 84th Avenue Plantation, Florida 33324

With the third annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo held on Saturday, May 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Broward County Emergency Operations Center, in Plantation. The event is free for residents, and will feature exhibitors, including businesses, governments and other agencies, who will provide valuable hurricane preparedness information. click here.
http://www.broward.org/hurricane/welcome.htm

Hurricane Season is from June 1st - November 30. Please check this site for emergency updates when Broward County falls under a Hurricane Advisory.

Official Broward County Hurricane Preparedness Guide
http://www.broward.org/hurricane/guide1.htm

The Official Broward County Hurricane Preparedness Guide is filled with useful information, maps, telephone numbers and web site addresses that helps you be ready - set - safe for hurricane season. To view Guide page-by-page, Go to link to download an 8-1/2" x 11" pdf copy of this guide. (12 pages)
http://www.broward.org/hurricane/pdf/hurricane_guide_entire_document.pdf

Quick Tip - Prepare ahead for your medical needs such as dialysis, insulin, oxygen, and any prescription drugs. The emergency refill law now allows you to obtain a 30-day supply of medications when an emergency is declared.

*The Vulnerable Population Registry allows people who are disabled, frail or have health issues to register in advance with their city so that emergency workers may plan a better response to vulnerable residents in a recovery effort following a hurricane or other emergency. Each city may use the Vulnerable Population Registry list in a different way, based on their city’s recovery effort. For more information or to register, click here­ or call (954) 831-4000.

*(Know this is not guarenteed assistance and the state of FL email edresses are public record. If you mind this please use the phone.)

Request Assistance if Needed – If you require special assistance in evacuating, or need to stay at a Special Medical Needs shelter, call Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services Division at (954) 537-2888 [TTY (954) 537-2882]. If a member of your family is elderly, frail or disabled and may become vulnerable in the aftermath of a storm, register them with Broward County’s Vulnerable Population Registry. Visit http://www.broward.org/atrisk, or call (954) 831-4000.

Plan For Your Pet—Specialized pet shelters, pet-friendly hotels, veterinary clinics and friends and relatives out of harm’s way are ALL potential refuges for your pet during a disaster. For a list of pet-friendly hotels and boarding kennels, visit http://www.broward.org/animal. If you plan to go with your pet to a pet-friendly shelter, space is limited to those living in mobile homes and evacuation areas, and advance, in-person, pre-registration is required. Call the Broward County Humane Society at
(954) 989-3977.

Prepare with 8 Week Hurricane Kit Shopping Guide Note: Suggested list for a family of four. Add extra items depending on your family size.
http://www.broward.org/hurricane/shopping.htm
Homepage http://www.broward.org/hurricane/

10 Step Preparedness Guide
http://www.broward.org/hurricane/10step.htm

A-Z Hurricane Preparedness Fact Sheet Table of Contents http://www.broward.org/hurricane/factsheets.htm

Some of My Advice: Please have your supplies to avoid not having what you need when the electricity and water does not work... Have enough money, food, water, gas, and essential needs for all household occupants. Have your #'s at hand. Keep batteries fresh and available for your radios and lanterns. Do not use flame candles. Keep your valuable papers in plastic bags; give copies to out of state friends & relitives. Put your photos also in plastic bags. Ask your services like cable and satalite to not charge you if you have no service from them. If there is a state of emergency most credit cards companies will put off your payments without penalty. Please evacuate when advised and stay inside safe until advised otherwise. Even in the eye of the storm when it seems to be more safe. Be careful using your bbq grills, and saws. If you think you cannot do something let someoone else do it who can. Hire professionals for putting up/removing your shutters and to cut your trees that have fallen in whole or part. Do not park your car under trees. Accidents will happen. Deaths can happen many ways during these storms. Even going out to check on your house people have died from falling limbs from trees, been killed by trees falling on their cars passing, being driven off the highway by high winds. Avoid getting caught where Emergency Management Rescue will not send out their own in 35 mph winds. Have medical prescriptions ready ahead of time, make those arrangements with your medical provider early. Simply avoidable injuries and deaths by keeping aware. Never walk into water. Many times hidden wires cause injuries and death. Keep your children out of the water as it is often sewage. And seek medical and mental health help if you are having trouble with health and stress issues. Go to http://www.mhabroward.org for help and links if you find the need. Go to Connections for children or adults. Please do not go to ER because your air conditioner is not working. Been known to happen!
Stay well, safe and happy & healthy. Peace. LI

Official Website: http://www.broward.org/hurricane/welcome.htm