Track the Hurricane here: http://cdn.tribtv.com/hurricane.html
Hurricane season goes from June 1 – November 30. Take charge of your safety by making a hurricane plan ahead of time and stocking up on vital supplies.
Don’t know what you need? We have some useful tips:
Stay Up to Date with the National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Emergency Checklist
- Shopping Checklist
- Water
- Portable camp stove or grill
- Stove fuel or charcoal, lighter fluid
- Disposable plates, cups, and utensils
- Napkins and paper towels
- Aluminum foil
- Equipment and Other Items
- Manual can opener
- Flashlight (one per person)
- Portable battery powered lanterns
- Glass enclosed candles (only use after storm)
- Trash bags
- Battery powered radio or ATSC TV
- Battery powered cell phone charger
- Extra batteries
- First aid kit (including aspirin, antibiotic cream and antacids)
- Sunscreen
- Waterproof matches/butane lighter
- Cash
- Bleach or water purification tablets
- Collapsible water containers
- Personal Supplies
- Prescriptions
- Toilet paper
- Soap, shampoo, detergent
- Toiletries and feminine hygiene products
- Changes of clothing
- Extra glasses and/or contacts
- Bedding, pillows, and sleeping bags
- Rain ponchos and gloves
- Books, magazines, kid games, etc.
- Babies
- Disposable diapers and moist towelettes
- Formula, food
- Non-Perishable Foods
- Canned meats, fruits, and vegetables
- Bread in moisture proof packing
- Cookies, candy and dried foods
- Canned soups and mild
- Powdered or single serve drinks
- Cereal bars
- Condiments
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Instant coffee and tea
- Pets
- Crate or carrier large enough for the animal to stand and turn around
- Two-week supply of food, water, and required medications
- Bowls (food and water)
- Cat litter and liter box
- Toys and/or blanket
- Treats
- Photo of you with your pet (to prove you are the owner)
- Rabies certificate and current license
- Veterinarian name and emergency contact information
- Cleaning supplies (newspaper, plastic bags, paper towels. etc), litter scooper
- Training/Wee Wee pads
Emergency Phone Numbers
Broward County (311)
- Call Center: 954-831-4000
- Emergency Management Office: 954-831-3900
- Special Needs Registry: 954-831-3902
- Special Needs TDD/TTY: 954-357-5608
- Help Line: 211
Miami-Dade County (311)
- Emergency Management Office: 305-468-5400
- Emergency Evacuation System: 305-513-770 or 211
- TDD/TTY: 305-468-5402
- Help Line: 211
Palm Beach County (211)
- Information Anytime: 561-712-6400
Monroe County (211)
- Emergency Hotline: 800-955-5504
- Emergency Management Office: 305-289-6018
- Special Needs Registry: 305-292-4591
Florida
- State Emergency Response (SERT): 850-413-9969
- TDD/TTY: 800-226-4329
Florida Department of Transportation
- Call 511 toll free for updates in English and Spanish
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For more information in Miami-Dade County: http://www.miamidade.gov/hurricane/
For more information in Broward County: http://www.broward.org/hurricane/
