Hurricane Preparedness
Nature's unpredictability means that we will never know when our homes or communities will be at risk of a natural disaster. This has been especially evident over the past few hurricane seasons. However, by planning ahead, residents and businesses can minimize the dangers of storms by protecting lives and property and can significantly reduce the risk of loss of life and property. Planning and preventative action also help reduce the discomfort of recovery and the time required to return to "normal."
The University of Florida has done research and has provided information to help Emergency Management offices in Florida develop plans and give good direction to the public. Now, to help you get prepared before, during, and after the hurricane, this information is available here, straight from the source. For more information or specific answers, please call our office.
Food & Water Safety
- A Consumers Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
- Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water (pdf)
- Hurricane Preparation: A Q&A Guide to Water and Food Safety and Quality
- Safe Handling of Food and Water in a Hurricane or Related Disaster
- What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods
- What You Should Do When Your Well is Flooded
Home & Family
- Helping Children After a Disaster (pdf)
- Home Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
- Hurricane Preparation for Swimming Pools (pdf)
- Preparing for a Hurricane: Money Management
- Wind and Flood - Prevention Techniques for Rebuilding
- Wind Damage Mitigation
- Home Inventory Checklist
- Inventario Para Dueños de Casa
- Six Steps in Making an Insurance Claim
- Keeping a Household Inventory and Protecting Valuable Records
The Outdoors
- Assessing Damage and Restoring Trees After a Hurricane
- Preparation for and Recovery from Hurricanes and Windstorms for Tropical Fruit Trees
- How to Minimize Wind Damage in the South Florida Garden
- Promoting Turf Recovery Following a Hurricane
- Trees and Hurricanes
