City of Fort Lauderdale - Hurricane Preparedness - After a Storm
City of Fort Lauderdale - Hurricane Preparedness
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Hurricane Emergency Checklists

After a Storm Passes

Hurricane ChecklistCall the City’s Hurricane Hotline at 954-828-8888 and listen to radio station 1610 AM for important updates.

Hurricane Checklist Return home only when local officials tell you it is safe to do so.

Hurricane Checklist Inspect your home. Call your insurance company if you have sustained damage.

Hurricane Checklist Stay off the streets. Do not drive until local authorities tell you it is safe.

Hurricane Checklist Report water main breaks, damaged sewer lines or blocked stormdrains to 954-828-8000.

Hurricane Checklist Stay away from all downed power lines and report them to FPL at 1-800-4OUTAGE.

Hurricane Checklist Stay away from standing water as there may be live power lines below.

Hurricane Checklist Use telephones only for emergency purposes.

Hurricane Checklist Never drive through flooded streets.

Hurricane Checklist Monitor local media for boil water alerts.

Hurricane Checklist Throw away spoiled food and personal items that have come in contact with flood waters.

Hurricane Checklist Never use a generator indoors.

Hurricane Checklist Use caution when clearing debris. Wear protective clothing and keep children and pets inside.