Heat, Rain & Hurricane Season Are Here. Now Is The Time To Prepare.

High temperatures and humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illness, while frequent afternoon storms may cause rapid street flooding and hazardous conditions. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, check on vulnerable neighbors and elderly loved ones, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and stay clear of downed power lines.

Preparing ahead of Hurricane Season can also help reduce stress and improve safety if a storm impacts the area. Hurricanes can bring damaging winds, storm surge, flooding, power outages, and disruptions to essential services. Residents should review Evacuation Zones, update Emergency Plans, and prepare Emergency Supply Kits with enough food, water, medications, and essentials to remain self-sufficient for at least seven days.

Emergency Plans should account for all household members, including pets and anyone with special medical or transportation needs. Important documents such as insurance information, medical records, and identification should be stored in a waterproof container or backed up electronically.

Residents are also encouraged to document household belongings with photos and maintain an updated list of emergency contacts and medications.

Stay Informed with Alert Hollywood

Residents can receive emergency notifications through Alert Hollywood, the City’s emergency notification system that provides alerts by phone call, text message, and email for hurricanes, flash floods, tornado warnings, public safety incidents, and other emergencies.

To register, visit: www.HollywoodFL.org/emergency and select “Alert Hollywood.”

Residents should also monitor the National Weather Service for the latest weather updates and forecasts.

For more information, the City of Hollywood’s Hurricane Preparedness tips, shelter information and more, please visit the City’s website at: www.HollywoodFL.org/Hurricane.