A disaster can strike quickly and without warning. You can be forced to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home. The best solution is to have a plan in place before disaster strikes.
Things to consider
- What is your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind?
- What is your evacuation zone and evacuation route? Find your zone at sjcfl.us/evacuation-information.
- If asked to evacuate, where will you go? Find shelter Information at sjcfl.us/evacuation-information/hurricane-evacuation-shelters.
- Do you have a family member with special medical needs? Find special needs shelters at sjcfl.us/evacuation-information/hurricane-evacuation-shelters.
- Do you have pets? Does your plan include them? See the pet checklist at sjcfl.us/hurricane-preparedness/#pets.
At Home
- 3-day supply of nonperishable foods
- medications, specialized supplies
- diabetic’s insulin, small cooler for insulin
- sleeping bag or egg-crate mattress
- important papers and identification
- books, magazines, cards, etc.
- caregiver if you have special needs
Also, at home or before you go to a shelter:
- fill tub at home with water for sanitation
- porta-pot at home for well-water users
On The Road
Prepare ahead for the trip. Here are some things to bring.
- blankets and sleeping bags
Going to a Shelter
— adapted from sjcfl.us/departments/emergency-mgmt
