Hurricane Tips
- Fill your automobiles with gasoline.
- Move all outside furniture and other objects inside.
- Back up your computers.
- Find your automobile and personal property insurance policies and take them with you.
- Keep all windows and doors closed throughout the storm. Draw your verticals and drapery materials over the windows to protect from the possibility of shattering glass.
- Move all valuable items away from doors and windows and elevate if possible in case of flooding.
- Documents and irreplaceable items should be wrapped in plastic and secured in containers and placed on the top shelf of closets.
- Make a list of important friend and family contact numbers and keep it with you.
Below is a checklist of things you should have handy:Water and Food
One gallon of water per person per day
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
Powdered milk
Canned juices
High-energy snacks
Food for infants
Pedialyte
Paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
Non-electric can openerTools and Emergency Supplies
Cash or traveler’s checks
Battery operated radio
Flashlights
Extra batteries
Fire extinguisher
Candles
Infant supplies (diapers, bottles, pacifiers)
Clothing and Bedding
Sturdy shoes, gloves
Rain gear
Blankets
First Aid Kit
Prescription Drugs
Sterile bandages
Soap
Antiseptic
Aspirin
Important Family Documents
Insurance policies
Other Resources
Hospitals
Boca Community: 561-395-7100
West Boca Medical: 561-488-8000
Delray Medical: 561-498-4440
Bethesda Hospital: 561-737-7733
Hotlines
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): 1-800-462-7585
State of Florida Emergency Information 24-hour hotline (FEIL): 1-800-342-3557
Division of Emergency Management: 561-712-6400
Traffic Information Hotline: 511
State Volunteer and Donations Hotline: 1-800-FL-HELP1
Elder Affairs: 1-800-96-ELDER
Florida Power and Light: 1-800-4-OUTAGE
Department of Financial Services Insurance Claim Hotline: 1-800-22-Storm
Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline: 1-800-646-0444
Agricultural and Consumer Services Price Gouging Hotline: 1-800-HELF-FLA
Salvation Army Donation Helpline: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
American Red Cross: 1-800-HELP-NOW
Websites
www.fema.gov
www.hurricanefrancesrelief.com
www.pbcgov.com/pubsafety/eoc
www.weather.com
www.wptv.com
www.thewpbfchannel.com
www.wpecnews.com
www.sun-sentinel.com
www.palmbeachpost.com
www.bocanews.com |
