Be Hurricane ready
Courtesy of Ralph's Tropical Weather
Evacuation Session: 10When a hurricane threatens, and you live in an evacuation zone, the best way to take responsibility for yourself and your family is to evacuate. An evacuation Order should not be taken lightly. It means that life-threatening conditions may occur in the area at any time. If you do not leave quickly, you might be stranded without emergency assistance. Check the evacuation maps and important shelter information supplied on the links below and by visiting your local Emergency Management office:
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Evacuation areas in our community have a high risk of damage from hurricane storm surge flooding that can occur as the hurricane comes ashore or from the rain preceding it. Because it can happen unexpectedly and quickly, storm surge flooding is the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths. Coastal areas are also in danger from heavy wave action especially at risk from high winds and flying
debris.
Even though evacuation orders are timed so that at-risk populations can leave prior to the arrival of tropical storm force winds, the earlier you leave the better. No one knows when a storm will suddenly intensify or change directions. And no one wants to get caught unprotected in their car when the storm hits. Avoid second-guessing. Avoid traffic jams. Avoid catastrophe. Leave early.
Evacuation continued Mobile HomesMobile Home Owners must leave: If you live in a mobile home, you must evacuate for ANY category hurricane. Mobile homes do not with stand high winds, and their aluminum skins are easily damaged by flying debris. Please learn from the thousands of mobile homes that have been destroyed during past hurricanes and evacuate early. Secure items likely to become flying debris. Turn off your water supply and shut off your gas unit, but DO NOT disconnect the fuel lines. Then leave quickly.
People with Special Needs: Hurricanes are especially difficult for frail, elderly and disabled people with special needs. That's why Florida State law requires counties to maintain a registry of people who require assistance evacuating.
Register NOW with your county's Emergency Management Office and Special Needs Registry. (Click here to register)
In Dade County, Special Needs Evacuation Shelters (SNECs) will provide basic medical assistance, monitoring and shelter, but not advanced life support or hospitalization. So, unless you take a care giver along to help, you will be on your own. Make sure you have identification that lists your name and medications, allergies and any special diet or requirements.
