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HURRICANE SEASON Hurricane season is here: ARE YOU PREPARED? by Larry Schwingel El Niño is weak. This means there’s the potential for a stronger than normal hurricane season. At least, that’s what a closely watched report from Colorado State University is reporting. Seven hurricanes and three making landfall is more than enough reason to be prepared. “Residents should be self-sufficient and have an emergency plan,” said Lori Vun Kannon, acting director of Broward County Emergency Management. “We have ample time to get ready, and I urge people not to wait until the last minute.” Plan in Advance Have food and water to last three to five days, and a two-week supply of medications. Purchase bags of ice, and if staying, identify a safe room such as a bathroom or a closet. “If leaving, be on the road 48 hours in advance or no later than when the hurricane watch is issued,” said Vun Kannon. “It is mandatory to leave when the evacuation order is given.” Tip: A hurricane’s path is uncertain, and you could inadvertently evacuate to an area where the storm may eventually strike, so take your hurricane kit. Primary Checklist ✔ Make a visual or written record of your assets for insurance purposes. ✔ Photocopy important papers and store them with a friend or in a safe deposit box outside the hurricane area. Protect them with a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag. ✔ Have at least one gallon per person per day of drinking water for three to five days, preferably two weeks. Extra water is needed for food preparation and personal hygiene. Use foodgrade containers to store drinking water and airtight containers (two-liter soda jugs), but no milk containers. ✔ Fill presanitized sinks and tubs with clean water for bathing and flushing toilets. ✔ Set Appliances – Turn refrigerators and freezers to highest settings. ✔ Prepare ahead for your medical needs such as dialysis, insulin, oxygen, and any prescription drugs. The emergency refill law allows you to obtain a 30-day supply of medications if an emergency is declared. Special Needs Shelters Early registration is encouraged. Applications are available at Broward.org/AtRisk, or call the Broward County Emergency Management Division at 954-831-3902, TTY 954-831- 3940, and request an application. Registering doesn’t mean that it’s mandatory to go if other arrangements are made. Broward County Transit’s Para-transit Services section coordinates transportation for residents with disabilities. Call Human Services Department at 954-357-6385 (TTY 954-357-5608). Medical Shelter Anyone taking special medication, or in need of medical care, must preregister. The county works with the physician and the Department of Health to provide a triage team that reviews an individual’s medical history to determine which of four special medical shelters a person should go to (or a higher level of care at a hospital). There is also a shelter for pediatrics. For information, call 954-831-3902 or 954-311-4000. The frail, elderly, and disabled are vulnerable in the storm’s aftermath, and they should be registered on the Broward County Vulnerable Population Registry. “The registry allows emergency 36 JUNE <strong>2018</strong>
workers to plan a better response during recovery efforts,” Vun Kannon said. Visit www.broward.org/registry, call 311, or 954-831-4000. Public Shelters “Hurricane Irma required a massive mandatory evacuation of residents living east of U.S. 1, and it was the largest evacuation since Andrew in 1992. We had to open 37 of 38 shelters because of storm surge,” recalled Vun Kannon. “Public shelters are a last resort, due to space limitations, but if you are going be sure to bring hygiene products, a sleeping bag/ comforter, pillow, and any battery-driven devices to entertain the children.” Although shelters serve food, residents need to be self-sustaining. Backup generators are available if the shelter loses power. Visit broward.org/Hurricane/Pages/- EvacuationShelterInformation.aspx. Shelter Checklist ✔ Personal hygiene items ✔ Pillows, blankets, air mattress ✔ Books, games ✔ Non-perishable snacks ✔ Extra change of clothing ✔ Baby supplies: ample amounts of baby food, formula, juice, diapers and wipes, and a stroller, portable crib, or play pen ✔ Needed medications ✔ Driver’s license and other identification ✔ Cash, traveler’s checks ✔ Personal items, extra eyeglasses, hearing aid, etc. ✔ Battery-operated radio ✔ Flashlight ✔ Important documents: birth or marriage certificates, social security cards, passports, immunization records, checkbook and bank account files, wills, vehicle titles, insurance policies, stocks, bonds, and deeds. Pet-Friendly Shelters The primary shelter is at Millennium Middle School in Tamarac, although additional shelters can be opened if there is enough demand. Owners must crate their pets, and care for them at all times. The registration paperwork can be downloaded at http://humanebroward.com/pet-friendly-shelter/. There is no limit on the number of pets that can be registered, but capacity is limited. A list of pet-friendly hotels and boarding kennels can be found at www.broward.org/animal. “These shelters are for people living in evacuation zones and in mobile home trailer parks,” said Vun Kannon. “Beginning on <strong>June</strong> 1, people can register at the Humane Society, 2070 Griffin Road, between 9am and 5pm.” Call 954-989-3977 or visit www.- humanebroward.com. AlertBroward Emergency Notification Subscribers receive critical information about severe weather, evacuations, or public health emergencies. By signing up you’ll receive time-sensitive calls to your home, business or mobile phones, or you can sign up for text messages or emails. Sign up at www.broward.org/Emergency/Pages/AlertBroward.aspx. Numbers To Know Broward County Animal Care & Regulation: 954-359-1313 Broward County Consumer Affairs Division: 954-357-5350 Broward County Emergency Management: 954-831-3900 Broward County Hotline: 311 or 954-831-4000 (Language translators available) Broward County Para-transit Services: 954-357-6794 Broward County School District Hotline: 754-321-0321 Broward County Waste and Recycling Services: 954-765-4202 Comcast 800: COMCAST or www.customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support Emergency: 911 FEMA Hotline: 800-342-3557 FEMA Individual Assistance: 800-621-3362 (visit DisasterAssistance.gov) First Call for Help: 211 Florida Power Light: 800-468-8243 Homeless Information: 954-563-HELP Hurricane Helpline: 800-22-STORM Insurance Consumer Helpline: 877-693-5236 Mass Transit Rider Services: 954-357-8400 Pet-Friendly Hurricane Shelter Registration: 954-989-3977 Price Gouging Hotline: 866-966-7226 or visit www.myfloridalegal.com Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Program: 800-659-2955 (TTY/DD: 1-800-877-8339) (www.disastercustomerservice@sba.gov) Special Needs Shelter Registration: 954-357-6385 State of Florida Emergency Information: 1-800-342-3557 State of Florida Online Damage Assessment for Business: http://flvbeoc.org P the PARKLANDER 37
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