Hurricane Season Starts June 1st – Be Prepared Now

Take the time to discuss a plan with your family, covering key essentials like the amount of water you’ll need, evacuation routes and how to stay connected with loved ones. It’s also important to be self-sufficient for at least seven days after a Hurricane impacts your area. Here are some helpful tips from the Florida Department of Health to get you started.

Create an Emergency Plan

Include Everyone: Make sure all household members are accounted for, including those with special medical needs and pets.

Evacuation Details: Decide when and where you will evacuate if necessary.

Communication Plan: Establish an emergency meeting place and designate an out-of-town contact to help everyone stay connected.

Special Transportation Needs: Plan ahead for anyone requiring special transportation assistance.

Water and Food: Have at least one gallon of water per person per day for 7 days and stock up on non-perishable foods such as canned meats, fruits, vegetables and nuts. Don’t forget a manual can opener and disposable plates and utensils.

Cooking Essentials: Keep matches and cooking gel on hand.

Medications: Ensure a 30-day supply of prescription medicines and have over-the-counter pain relievers, antacids, anti-diarrhea medicines and children’s medication are available.

Medical Information: Prepare a list of all medications, essential medical devices, physician contact details and note the blood type and allergies of all household members.

First Aid Kit Includes: Sterile bandages, a cleansing agent, safety pins, gauze pads, scissors, a sewing needle, moist towelettes and adhesive tape.

Important Documents

Keep essential documents safe in a waterproof container, such as details for property insurers, emergency agencies and family members. Have electronic copies of important documents like your mortgage, home deed, car title and utility shut-off instructions in a portable storage device. Also, don’t forget to include pet health information.

Document your major household belongings and back up your records with photos. Getting ready for hurricane season now can make all the difference. By planning ahead and gathering the necessary supplies, you’ll be better equipped to protect your family and reduce stress if a storm comes your way.

Sign Up for "Alert Hollywood" Emergency Notifications

Alert Hollywood, the City of Hollywood’s emergency notification system notifies residents through phone calls, e-mails and/or text messages to mobile phones of an emergency in the community such as a Hurricane Watch or Warning, Flash Flood Warning, Tornado Warning, serious police situations and other critical incidents.

To register, visit: www.hollywoodfl.org/emergency - and click on “Alert Hollywood.” On the registration page, click on the "Sign Up" link located just below the login fields. After you submit your information, you will receive Alert Hollywood notifications whenever an alert is issued. Alerts may be received by phone and/or email address. Severe weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service are automatically issued through the Alert Hollywood system if you elect to receive those notifications.

The free Alert Hollywood service is powered by the Everbridge critical event management software platform. Text message fees by your wireless carrier may apply depending on your mobile phone plan.

Residents should also monitor the National Weather Service for the most up to date storm information.

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

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