Hurricane Prep


Hurricane Preparation from the Lakeshore Office:

Hurricane Safety Before the Hurricane Hits:

  • Keep photos or video of your home, its contents and other personal property in a separate location, such as in a safedeposit box
  • Photocopy personal IDs, credit cards, insurance policies and other important documents and keep them in a watertight container with your emergency supplies
  • Fuel and service family vehicles andconsider investing in a fuel transfertank
  • Prepare to cover all windows and doors with shutters orplywood
  • Secure or bring in lightweight objects suchas garbage cans, garden tools, toys and lawn furniture
  • Keep extra cash on hand for emergency purposes
  • Develop a family emergency plan, detailing how family members are to evacuate the house and where to meet

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Seguridad contra huracanes Antes del huracan:

  • Mantenga las fotos o videos de su hogar, sus contenidos y otros bienes personales en un lugar separado, coma en una caja de seguridad
  • Fotocopie documentos de identidad, tarjetas de credito, p61izas de seguro y otros documentos importantes y guardelos en un recipiente hermetico con sus suministros de
  • Combustibleyserviciodevehfculosfamiliaresyconsidere invertir en un tanque de transferencia de
  • Prepareseparacubrirtodaslasventanasypuertascon tormenteras o
  • Asegure o remueva objetos livianos coma bates de basura,herramientasdejardfn,juguetesymueblesde jardfn.
  • Tenga efectivo extra a mano paraemergencias
  • Desarrolle un plan familiar de emergencia, que detalle c6mo las miembros de la familia deben evacuar la casa y d6ndereunirse

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You can download and print these directions here:

Hurricane Safety

Seguridad contra huracanes Antes del huracan Hurricane Safety

Below are some helpful links to have handy in the event you need these resources.   Consider printing this material.
Ready (actions to take when under a hurricane watch – Department of Homeland Security)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (federal disaster response and recovery)
Florida Division of Emergency Management (the latest emergency information)
Red Cross Emergency App (instant access to emergency alerts and life-saving information)