City of Fort Lauderdale - Hurricane Preparedness - Before Hurricane Season
City of Fort Lauderdale - Hurricane Preparedness
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Hurricane Emergency Checklists

Before Hurricane Season

Hurricane Checklist Prepare a Disaster Supply Kit.

Hurricane Checklist Develop a disaster plan for you and your family.

Hurricane Checklist Determine if your home is in a flood zone or mandatory evacuation zone.

Hurricane Checklist Get materials to secure your home’s doors and windows.

Hurricane Checklist If you live in an evacuation zone, decide in advance where you will go and plan at least two evacuation routes.

Hurricane Checklist If evacuating, make arrangements in advance for pets.

Hurricane Checklist If you plan to shelter-in-place, locate a safe room – an interior, first-floor room with the fewest windows and doors. Large closets and bathrooms often work best.

Hurricane Checklist Pick two places to meet if your family cannot return home.

Hurricane Checklist Select an out-of-state contact for everyone to call if the family is separated.

Hurricane Checklist Post emergency telephone numbers and teach children how and when to call 911.

Hurricane Checklist Check your insurance coverage and update if necessary.

Hurricane Checklist Make plans to secure your boat.

Hurricane Checklist Trim trees and branches.

Hurricane Checklist Consider taking disaster preparedness classes.

Hurricane Checklist Sign up for the City’s CodeRED® emergency notifications.