Hurricane Preparation #Milton

Quick Tips

1.     Check that your emergency kit includes first aid supplies, medications, cash, and non-perishable food

2.     Ensure all electronics, including mobile phones and battery-powered radio, are fully charged

3.     Keep a flashlight and extra batteries easily accessible at your bedside

4.     Stock up on water by filling bottles for drinking and household needs

5.     Fill your bathtub with water for emergency use

6.     Create ice blocks by filling Tupperware containers and freezing them for future use

7.     Close all interior doors to help maintain indoor temperatures

8.     Secure outdoor furniture or other items that could become projectiles in high winds

9.     Lower the settings on your air conditioner and refrigerator/freezer to preserve cold air longer during an outage

10.  Designate a safe room with no windows to shelter from potential threats

11.  Know your evacuation routes and have a plan in place if evacuation becomes necessary

12.  Secure important documents in a waterproof and easily accessible location

13.  Take photos of your home, both inside and outside, for insurance and record-keeping purposes

14.  Ensure your vehicle is fueled and ready in case of evacuation

15.  Share your plan with family and friends, and establish communication checkpoints

 

Helpful Links

• Florida Division of Emergency Management
• FEMA Hurricane Preparedness
• National Hurricane Center
• Evacuation by County

 

Emergency Management Links

• Seminole County 
• Orange County 
• Volusia County 
• Pasco County Florida 
• Manatee County
• Palm Beach County

 

Be safe, be thoughtful, and most importantly, care for each other during this time.