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1 If you live a sound structure outside evacuation area se precautions: someone out of area to coordate to report ir Send your (ID, surance, For more disaster planng, American Red Cross (phone numbers are listed on side map page) or go go how you will get re. Ask m. If you are a safe area, vite m to stay with REMEMBER: Hurricanes can be potential error forecast track from National Hurricane Center. n t focus on exact forecasted more go to gov or click on Tampa Bay ) Listen for wear updates on local stations on NOAA Wear Radio. Stay tuned to latest. wher at home or at work. So, get volved spread word at your school, work, As Storm Protect your wws glass ors uble entry garage ors at Clear your yard of lawn furniture, or potential airborne missiles. Leave swimmg pool filled super-chlorated. Cover filtration where you can get more assistance. prevent sufferg later. Follow tips checklists Fill your car s gas tank check oil, Charcoal, matches, grill ( use ors) Ice An old-fashioned corded telephone (ie. a cordless or cell Flashlights batteries for each member of family First aid book kit cludg bages, antiseptic, tape, Infant items (medice, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & Drkg water/contaers - gallon of water per person at home office event that re is a boil water Food: Keep enough food to feed whole family for three or cookg (canned foods, prote bars, peanut butter,. Medices: n updated list of family medices least seven days for drkg or uses. Durg storm, stay side away from wws, bathroom on lower floor. air conditioner water heater to reduce damage Monitor your battery-operated radio, NOAA wear radio or TV for latest advisories or emergency. where you will wear storm. DO NOT take chances Take your pets. n t forget ir supplies. special medical, surance policies If you are leavg area, remember to take supplies with Move l away from storm surge l leave region. Roads will be heavily congested you run risk of beg caught on highway without a safe refuge or runng to storm if it takes a different track. programs some relax ir pet restrictions an Whatever choice you make, take time to this well before storm threatens. To withst forces of wd associated with severe wear, REMEMBER your ABCs: Official Guide for Tampa Bay Area buffer you from storm s wds any flyg debris. For more visit or www. know where safe areas are your home. Be sure to Ways... Pull Toger Know ESTABLISHED This guide is produced by Tampa Bay Regional Planng Council partnership with your County Anchor Elevate: If vulnerable, electrical panel boxes, Retrofit: There are thgs you can to mimize For more, go to: () -SAFE () or visit hurricane evacuation order given county, regardless of necessity. Take time now to learn about risks you may face build confidence that you are properly Read your policy. Talk with your agent. Reviewg your surance coverage annually is an important step to mata level of surance protection necessary to be able to rebuild your home replace your personal belonggs. Ask your agent if re are any possible discounts for performg Steps to Proper Insurance Protection location with county. Never stay side a mobile home or RV to ride out storm. Always evacuate to a friend or illness, particularly for persons with heart disease or illnesses. residential facility, admistrator should be contacted to learn about hurricane. Ask m about ir plans to provide care. If you are homebound, but under care of a home health agency, contact your physician to determe your best plan of action. If you require respirators or or electric-dependent medical equipment, you should make medical arrangements with or a hotel. Unless re are pet-friendly shelters your options. For more call your Proper ID collar rabies Photo of you your pet A comfort item such as a Microchippg your pet is After storm has passed, be careful allowg power les, or animals sects brought with ir owners. Water (mimum of -day if you evacuate) If floodg threatens, get to higher ground. Stay away To make some of se improvements, you will have to get up attic or crawl People who are disabled or poor health (eir mentally or physically) or those who are without support of family or ma breaker. Wait for official word that danger is over. Here are most important items for your to m quickly. Cash (With no power, banks may be closed; checks Emergency charger for cell phones or mobile Important papers irreplaceable keepsakes (driver s Quiet games, books, playg cards favorite toys for Foldg chairs, lawn chairs or cots Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deorant, Pillows, blankets, sleepg bags or air mattresses Extra clothg, shoes, eyeglasses, hearg aids ( Plastic trash bags Toilet paper, paper towels pre-moistened towelettes or Determe appliance or Avoid drivg, especially through water. Determe if you will need multiple home or busess from outside first to n t burn trash. Open wws ors to ventilate Know what your homeowner s or If you suspect a gas leak, leave immediately call -- or your of generator back-feed for utility Plug appliances, etc., directly to If your home or busess has been safety hazards mimize furr electrician spect electrical system Place generator outors appliances before turng Contact your local buildg Be extremely careful with fire. Let your out-of-town contact know you Before refuelg your generator, n t forget to check oil every Keep grills generators outors Conserve fuel by alternatg Hire only licensed contractors. Be Store fuel safely outside labeled Avoid cles. Use battery-operated Stay tuned to your local media for Obta a written estimate or ment Avoid drivg phone use. Keep Secure your boat early. Drawbridges Turn refrigerator freezer dials to coldest settgs avoid openg ors to help keep Get cash. Banks ATMs won t Refill prescriptions. Mata at least Government can this alone. It takes whole schools, busess community, as well as residents. Fd out if re is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) your neighborhood get trag. If re addition, we need to ensure that our plans clude needs of our, seniors, disabled, those who face poor Never sweep or blow yard leaves, to street or storm water This clogs up stormwater pipes Busesses Have a valid picture ID, until work is completed to your n t pull permits for y are properly licensed. If you suspect a contractor of potential fraud, contact State of --- Check your. Get If you own a busess, follow your Residents Have valid ID with your Avoid wned or danglg power Always supervise -DO NOT Be aware of snakes, sects, Be extremely careful with a cha saw Call professionals to remove large, Always use proper safety equipment Drk plenty of fluids, rest ask Clean fill bathtubs sks contact your phones If re is a chance floodg could furniture off floor. power many of or services disasters might affect your Are allow to play or near high water, storm Purchase flood surance. n Florida s toll-free hotle --- emergency, CALL! - If you need to evacuate your home Plan - The time to plan for a fire emergency is now. Take a Evacuation Plan - Decide where you will go how you will get re. Unlike evacuatg for a hurricane, with fire you Fire Drills - Practice. Make sure everyone knows at least two Torna Warng - A torna has been sighted or dicated by wear radar. Take shelter immediately if a Torna Warng is issued for your If a torna threatens, seek shelter a small, wwless terior room or hallway on lowest level of a sturdy Mobile homes are safe durg tornaes. Abann mobile homes go to nearest sturdy buildg If you are caught outors, seek shelter a sturdy to drive to closest sturdy park. Now you have followg options as a last resort: Stay your vehicle with seat belt on. Put your head wn below wws, coverg with your hs a If you can safely get iceably lower than level of Keep car wws/air vents closed. use air conditioner until you are out of evacuation Stay side until local officials say you can leave safely. Know used to describe torna threats: Torna Watch - Tornaes are possible. Rema alert for Stay calm. Quickly gar what you will need, unless you are Inventory your home s contents to accurately price coverage speed claims process. There is free, secure onle home ventory software available from Insurance Information Institute at about life-threateng wear conditions your immediate IF YOU RE TOLD TO EVACUATE: You should move to Get covered for costs of buildg code upgrades. Many mobile phones are capable of receivg Wireless storm surge from a hurricane. Remember, re is a 0-day waitg period for flood surance to go Close all ors wws. Seal all gaps under orways If you are told to protect your breathg, cover your nose mouth with a damp hkerchief or or cloth folded Purchase a NOAA Wear Radio /or a battery-powered all ir shots with past months. Pet-friendly shelters Your Family Disaster Plan should clude emergency respond to official structions, such as evacuation of buildg or Proof of residence / ownership Stocks bonds Birth marriage certificates Copy of driver s license Special medical Passports Insurance policies Social Security cards Property ventories or photos Bank credit card Busess tax license Wills, deeds copies of Busess supply/venr lists TURN AROUND; DON T DROWN. Avoid flooded areas See Somethg - Say Somethg. Call local law enforcement, Prevention is key. Get your flu shot or vaccations. Stop spread. Stay home when you are ill. Employers

2 Clean fill bathtubs sks Check your. Get potential error forecast track from National Hurricane Center. n t focus on exact forecasted more go to gov or click on Tampa Bay ) REMEMBER: Hurricanes can be stations on NOAA Wear Radio. Stay tuned to latest. Listen for wear updates on local furniture off floor. If re is a chance floodg could uble entry garage ors at Protect your wws glass ors or potential airborne missiles. Leave swimmg pool filled super-chlorated. Cover filtration Clear your yard of lawn furniture, Refill prescriptions. Mata at least If you own a busess, follow your to street or storm water This clogs up stormwater pipes Never sweep or blow yard leaves, Get cash. Banks ATMs won t Secure your boat early. Drawbridges Fill your car s gas tank check oil, power many of or services Residents Have valid ID with your Busesses Have a valid picture ID, Avoid drivg, especially through water. home or busess from outside first to Open wws ors to ventilate If you suspect a gas leak, leave immediately call -- or your If your home or busess has been electrician spect electrical system appliances before turng Be extremely careful with fire. Let your out-of-town contact know you go how you will get re. Ask m. If you are a safe area, vite m to stay with to coldest settgs avoid openg ors to help keep Turn refrigerator freezer dials contact your phones For more disaster planng, American Red Cross (phone numbers are listed on side map page) or go As Storm Charcoal, matches, grill ( use ors) Ice An old-fashioned corded telephone (ie. a cordless or cell Flashlights batteries for each member of family Cash (With no power, banks may be closed; checks Avoid wned or danglg power until work is completed to your n t pull permits for Always supervise -DO NOT y are properly licensed. Be aware of snakes, sects, If you suspect a contractor of potential fraud, contact State of --- Be extremely careful with a cha saw Call professionals to remove large, Always use proper safety equipment Determe appliance or Drk plenty of fluids, rest ask Determe if you will need multiple n t burn trash. Know what your homeowner s or of generator back-feed for utility Plug appliances, etc., directly to safety hazards mimize furr Place generator outors Contact your local buildg Before refuelg your generator, n t forget to check oil every Conserve fuel by alternatg Store fuel safely outside labeled someone out of area to coordate to report ir Send your (ID, surance, Emergency charger for cell phones or mobile Important papers irreplaceable keepsakes (driver s Quiet games, books, playg cards favorite toys for Foldg chairs, lawn chairs or cots Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deorant, Pillows, blankets, sleepg bags or air mattresses Extra clothg, shoes, eyeglasses, hearg aids ( Plastic trash bags Toilet paper, paper towels pre-moistened towelettes or Hire only licensed contractors. Be Obta a written estimate or ment disasters might affect your Are least seven days for drkg or uses. Durg storm, stay side away from wws, bathroom on lower floor. Wait for official word that danger is over. ma breaker. air conditioner water heater to reduce damage Monitor your battery-operated radio, NOAA wear radio or TV for latest advisories or emergency. where you will wear storm. DO NOT take chances special medical, surance policies If you are leavg area, remember to take supplies with Move l away from storm surge l leave region. Roads will be heavily congested you run risk of beg caught on highway without a safe refuge or runng to storm if it takes a different track. programs some relax ir pet restrictions an Take your pets. n t forget ir supplies. To make some of se improvements, you will have to get up attic or crawl Whatever choice you make, take time to this well before storm threatens. To withst forces of wd associated with severe wear, REMEMBER your ABCs: Official Guide for Tampa Bay Area buffer you from storm s wds any flyg debris. For more visit or www. know where safe areas are your home. Be sure to location with county. Never stay side a mobile home or RV to ride out storm. Always evacuate to a friend or Anchor Elevate: If vulnerable, electrical panel boxes, Retrofit: There are thgs you can to mimize For more, go to: Ways () -SAFE () or visit hurricane evacuation order given county, regardless of Pull Toger Know necessity. Take time now to learn about risks you may face build confidence that you are properly Read your policy. Talk with your agent. Reviewg your surance coverage annually is an important step to mata level of surance protection necessary to be able to rebuild your home replace your personal belonggs. Ask your agent if re are any possible discounts for performg Steps to Proper Insurance Protection People who are disabled or poor health (eir mentally or physically) or those who are without support of family or Proper ID collar rabies Water (mimum of -day if you evacuate) Photo of you your pet A comfort item such as a Microchippg your pet is all ir shots with past months. Pet-friendly shelters Stocks bonds Copy of driver s license Special medical Insurance policies Property ventories or photos Busess tax license Busess supply/venr lists Proof of residence / ownership Birth marriage certificates Passports Social Security cards Bank credit card Wills, deeds copies of Purchase a NOAA Wear Radio /or a battery-powered Many mobile phones are capable of receivg Wireless about life-threateng wear conditions your immediate Know used to describe torna threats: Torna Warng - A torna has been sighted or dicated by wear radar. Take shelter immediately if a Torna Warng is issued for your Evacuation Plan - Decide where you will go how you will get re. Unlike evacuatg for a hurricane, with fire you Fire Drills - Practice. Make sure everyone knows at least two If a torna threatens, seek shelter a small, wwless terior room or hallway on lowest level of a sturdy Mobile homes are safe durg tornaes. Abann mobile homes go to nearest sturdy buildg If you are caught outors, seek shelter a sturdy to drive to closest sturdy park. Now you have followg options as a last resort: Stay your vehicle with seat belt on. Put your head wn below wws, coverg with your hs a IF YOU RE TOLD TO EVACUATE: You should move to Stay calm. Quickly gar what you will need, unless you are Keep car wws/air vents closed. use air conditioner until you are out of evacuation Stay side until local officials say you can leave safely. storm surge from a hurricane. Remember, re is a 0-day waitg period for flood surance to go Get covered for costs of buildg code upgrades. Inventory your home s contents to accurately price coverage speed claims process. There is free, secure onle home ventory software available from Insurance Information Institute at illness, particularly for persons with heart disease or illnesses. residential facility, admistrator should be contacted to learn about hurricane. Ask m about ir plans to provide care. If you are homebound, but under care of a home health agency, contact your physician to determe your best plan of action. If you require respirators or or electric-dependent medical equipment, you should make medical arrangements with or a hotel. Unless re are pet-friendly shelters your options. For more call your After storm has passed, be careful allowg power les, or animals sects brought with ir owners. If floodg threatens, get to higher ground. Stay away TURN AROUND; DON T DROWN. Avoid flooded areas allow to play or near high water, storm Purchase flood surance. See Somethg - Say Somethg. Call local law enforcement, n Florida s toll-free hotle --- emergency, CALL! Your Family Disaster Plan should clude emergency respond to official structions, such as evacuation of buildg or Torna Watch - Tornaes are possible. Rema alert for - If you need to evacuate your home Plan - The time to plan for a fire emergency is now. Take a... ESTABLISHED This guide is produced by Tampa Bay Regional Planng Council partnership with your County If you live a sound structure outside evacuation area se precautions: First aid book kit cludg bages, antiseptic, tape, Infant items (medice, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & at home office event that re is a boil water Drkg water/contaers - gallon of water per person Food: Keep enough food to feed whole family for three Medices: n updated list of family medices Here are most important items for your to m quickly. Keep grills generators outors Avoid cles. Use battery-operated Stay tuned to your local media for Avoid drivg phone use. Keep wher at home or at work. So, get volved spread word at your school, work, Government can this alone. It takes whole schools, busess community, as well as residents. Fd out if re is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) your neighborhood get trag. If re addition, we need to ensure that our plans clude needs of our, seniors, disabled, those who face poor or cookg (canned foods, prote bars, peanut butter,. where you can get more assistance. prevent sufferg later. Follow tips checklists If you can safely get iceably lower than level of Close all ors wws. Seal all gaps under orways If you are told to protect your breathg, cover your nose mouth with a damp hkerchief or or cloth folded Prevention is key. Get your flu shot or vaccations. Stop spread. Stay home when you are ill. Employers

3 Clean fill bathtubs sks Check your. Get potential error forecast track from National Hurricane Center. n t focus on exact forecasted more go to gov or click on Tampa Bay ) REMEMBER: Hurricanes can be stations on NOAA Wear Radio. Stay tuned to latest. Listen for wear updates on local furniture off floor. If re is a chance floodg could uble entry garage ors at Protect your wws glass ors or potential airborne missiles. Leave swimmg pool filled super-chlorated. Cover filtration Clear your yard of lawn furniture, Refill prescriptions. Mata at least If you own a busess, follow your to street or storm water This clogs up stormwater pipes Never sweep or blow yard leaves, Get cash. Banks ATMs won t Secure your boat early. Drawbridges Fill your car s gas tank check oil, power many of or services Residents Have valid ID with your Busesses Have a valid picture ID, Avoid drivg, especially through water. home or busess from outside first to Open wws ors to ventilate If you suspect a gas leak, leave immediately call -- or your If your home or busess has been electrician spect electrical system appliances before turng Be extremely careful with fire. Let your out-of-town contact know you go how you will get re. Ask m. If you are a safe area, vite m to stay with to coldest settgs avoid openg ors to help keep Turn refrigerator freezer dials contact your phones For more disaster planng, American Red Cross (phone numbers are listed on side map page) or go As Storm Charcoal, matches, grill ( use ors) Ice An old-fashioned corded telephone (ie. a cordless or cell Flashlights batteries for each member of family Cash (With no power, banks may be closed; checks Avoid wned or danglg power until work is completed to your n t pull permits for Always supervise -DO NOT y are properly licensed. Be aware of snakes, sects, If you suspect a contractor of potential fraud, contact State of --- Be extremely careful with a cha saw Call professionals to remove large, Always use proper safety equipment Determe appliance or Drk plenty of fluids, rest ask Determe if you will need multiple n t burn trash. Know what your homeowner s or of generator back-feed for utility Plug appliances, etc., directly to safety hazards mimize furr Place generator outors Contact your local buildg Before refuelg your generator, n t forget to check oil every Conserve fuel by alternatg Store fuel safely outside labeled someone out of area to coordate to report ir Send your (ID, surance, Emergency charger for cell phones or mobile Important papers irreplaceable keepsakes (driver s Quiet games, books, playg cards favorite toys for Foldg chairs, lawn chairs or cots Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deorant, Pillows, blankets, sleepg bags or air mattresses Extra clothg, shoes, eyeglasses, hearg aids ( Plastic trash bags Toilet paper, paper towels pre-moistened towelettes or Hire only licensed contractors. Be Obta a written estimate or ment disasters might affect your Are least seven days for drkg or uses. Durg storm, stay side away from wws, bathroom on lower floor. Wait for official word that danger is over. ma breaker. air conditioner water heater to reduce damage Monitor your battery-operated radio, NOAA wear radio or TV for latest advisories or emergency. where you will wear storm. DO NOT take chances special medical, surance policies If you are leavg area, remember to take supplies with Move l away from storm surge l leave region. Roads will be heavily congested you run risk of beg caught on highway without a safe refuge or runng to storm if it takes a different track. programs some relax ir pet restrictions an Take your pets. n t forget ir supplies. To make some of se improvements, you will have to get up attic or crawl Whatever choice you make, take time to this well before storm threatens. To withst forces of wd associated with severe wear, REMEMBER your ABCs: Official Guide for Tampa Bay Area buffer you from storm s wds any flyg debris. For more visit or www. know where safe areas are your home. Be sure to location with county. Never stay side a mobile home or RV to ride out storm. Always evacuate to a friend or Anchor Elevate: If vulnerable, electrical panel boxes, Retrofit: There are thgs you can to mimize For more, go to: Ways () -SAFE () or visit hurricane evacuation order given county, regardless of Pull Toger Know necessity. Take time now to learn about risks you may face build confidence that you are properly Read your policy. Talk with your agent. Reviewg your surance coverage annually is an important step to mata level of surance protection necessary to be able to rebuild your home replace your personal belonggs. Ask your agent if re are any possible discounts for performg Steps to Proper Insurance Protection People who are disabled or poor health (eir mentally or physically) or those who are without support of family or Proper ID collar rabies Water (mimum of -day if you evacuate) Photo of you your pet A comfort item such as a Microchippg your pet is all ir shots with past months. Pet-friendly shelters Stocks bonds Copy of driver s license Special medical Insurance policies Property ventories or photos Busess tax license Busess supply/venr lists Proof of residence / ownership Birth marriage certificates Passports Social Security cards Bank credit card Wills, deeds copies of Purchase a NOAA Wear Radio /or a battery-powered Many mobile phones are capable of receivg Wireless about life-threateng wear conditions your immediate Know used to describe torna threats: Torna Warng - A torna has been sighted or dicated by wear radar. Take shelter immediately if a Torna Warng is issued for your Evacuation Plan - Decide where you will go how you will get re. Unlike evacuatg for a hurricane, with fire you Fire Drills - Practice. Make sure everyone knows at least two If a torna threatens, seek shelter a small, wwless terior room or hallway on lowest level of a sturdy Mobile homes are safe durg tornaes. Abann mobile homes go to nearest sturdy buildg If you are caught outors, seek shelter a sturdy to drive to closest sturdy park. Now you have followg options as a last resort: Stay your vehicle with seat belt on. Put your head wn below wws, coverg with your hs a IF YOU RE TOLD TO EVACUATE: You should move to Stay calm. Quickly gar what you will need, unless you are Keep car wws/air vents closed. use air conditioner until you are out of evacuation Stay side until local officials say you can leave safely. storm surge from a hurricane. Remember, re is a 0-day waitg period for flood surance to go Get covered for costs of buildg code upgrades. Inventory your home s contents to accurately price coverage speed claims process. There is free, secure onle home ventory software available from Insurance Information Institute at illness, particularly for persons with heart disease or illnesses. residential facility, admistrator should be contacted to learn about hurricane. Ask m about ir plans to provide care. If you are homebound, but under care of a home health agency, contact your physician to determe your best plan of action. If you require respirators or or electric-dependent medical equipment, you should make medical arrangements with or a hotel. Unless re are pet-friendly shelters your options. For more call your After storm has passed, be careful allowg power les, or animals sects brought with ir owners. If floodg threatens, get to higher ground. Stay away TURN AROUND; DON T DROWN. Avoid flooded areas allow to play or near high water, storm Purchase flood surance. See Somethg - Say Somethg. Call local law enforcement, n Florida s toll-free hotle --- emergency, CALL! Your Family Disaster Plan should clude emergency respond to official structions, such as evacuation of buildg or Torna Watch - Tornaes are possible. Rema alert for - If you need to evacuate your home Plan - The time to plan for a fire emergency is now. Take a... ESTABLISHED This guide is produced by Tampa Bay Regional Planng Council partnership with your County If you live a sound structure outside evacuation area se precautions: First aid book kit cludg bages, antiseptic, tape, Infant items (medice, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & at home office event that re is a boil water Drkg water/contaers - gallon of water per person Food: Keep enough food to feed whole family for three Medices: n updated list of family medices Here are most important items for your to m quickly. Keep grills generators outors Avoid cles. Use battery-operated Stay tuned to your local media for Avoid drivg phone use. Keep wher at home or at work. So, get volved spread word at your school, work, Government can this alone. It takes whole schools, busess community, as well as residents. Fd out if re is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) your neighborhood get trag. If re addition, we need to ensure that our plans clude needs of our, seniors, disabled, those who face poor or cookg (canned foods, prote bars, peanut butter,. where you can get more assistance. prevent sufferg later. Follow tips checklists If you can safely get iceably lower than level of Close all ors wws. Seal all gaps under orways If you are told to protect your breathg, cover your nose mouth with a damp hkerchief or or cloth folded Prevention is key. Get your flu shot or vaccations. Stop spread. Stay home when you are ill. Employers

4 If you live a sound structure outside evacuation area se precautions: someone out of area to coordate to report ir Send your (ID, surance, For more disaster planng, American Red Cross (phone numbers are listed on side map page) or go go how you will get re. Ask m. If you are a safe area, vite m to stay with REMEMBER: Hurricanes can be potential error forecast track from National Hurricane Center. n t focus on exact forecasted more go to gov or click on Tampa Bay ) Listen for wear updates on local stations on NOAA Wear Radio. Stay tuned to latest. wher at home or at work. As Storm Protect your wws glass ors uble entry garage ors at Clear your yard of lawn furniture, or potential airborne missiles. Leave swimmg pool filled super-chlorated. Cover filtration Flashlights batteries for each member of family Drkg water/contaers - gallon of water per person at home office event that re is a boil water Food: Keep enough food to feed whole family for three or cookg (canned foods, prote bars, peanut butter,. Medices: n updated list of family medices least seven days for drkg or uses. Durg storm, stay side away from wws, bathroom on lower floor. Wait for official word that danger is over. ma breaker. air conditioner water heater to reduce damage Monitor your battery-operated radio, NOAA wear radio or TV for latest advisories or emergency. where you will wear storm. DO NOT take chances Take your pets. n t forget ir supplies. Official Guide for Tampa Bay Area buffer you from storm s wds any flyg debris. For more visit or www. know where safe areas are your home. Be sure to Ways... Pull Toger Know special medical, surance policies If you are leavg area, remember to take supplies with Move l away from storm surge l leave region. Roads will be heavily congested you run risk of beg caught on highway without a safe refuge or runng to storm if it takes a different track. programs some relax ir pet restrictions an ESTABLISHED This guide is produced by Tampa Bay Regional Planng Council partnership with your County location with county. Never stay side a mobile home or RV to ride out storm. Always evacuate to a friend or Anchor Elevate: If vulnerable, electrical panel boxes, Retrofit: There are thgs you can to mimize For more, go to: () -SAFE () or visit hurricane evacuation order given county, regardless of necessity. Take time now to learn about risks you may face build confidence that you are properly Read your policy. Talk with your agent. Reviewg your surance coverage annually is an important step to mata level of surance protection necessary to be able to rebuild your home replace your personal belonggs. Ask your agent if re are any possible discounts for performg Steps to Proper Insurance Protection illness, particularly for persons with heart disease or illnesses. residential facility, admistrator should be contacted to learn about People who are disabled or poor health (eir mentally or physically) or those who are without support of family or hurricane. Ask m about ir plans to provide care. If you are homebound, but under care of a home health agency, contact your physician to determe your best plan of action. If you require respirators or or electric-dependent medical equipment, you should make medical arrangements with or a hotel. Unless re are pet-friendly shelters your options. For more call your Proper ID collar rabies Photo of you your pet A comfort item such as a Microchippg your pet is After storm has passed, be careful allowg power les, or animals sects brought with ir owners. Water (mimum of -day if you evacuate) If floodg threatens, get to higher ground. Stay away Whatever choice you make, take time to this well before storm threatens. To withst forces of wd associated with severe wear, REMEMBER your ABCs: To make some of se improvements, you will have to get up attic or crawl Here are most important items for your to m quickly. Cash (With no power, banks may be closed; checks Emergency charger for cell phones or mobile Important papers irreplaceable keepsakes (driver s Quiet games, books, playg cards favorite toys for Foldg chairs, lawn chairs or cots Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deorant, Pillows, blankets, sleepg bags or air mattresses Extra clothg, shoes, eyeglasses, hearg aids ( Plastic trash bags Toilet paper, paper towels pre-moistened towelettes or Determe appliance or Avoid drivg, especially through water. Determe if you will need multiple home or busess from outside first to n t burn trash. Open wws ors to ventilate Know what your homeowner s or If you suspect a gas leak, leave immediately call -- or your of generator back-feed for utility Plug appliances, etc., directly to If your home or busess has been safety hazards mimize furr electrician spect electrical system Place generator outors appliances before turng Contact your local buildg Be extremely careful with fire. Let your out-of-town contact know you Before refuelg your generator, n t forget to check oil every Keep grills generators outors Conserve fuel by alternatg Hire only licensed contractors. Be Store fuel safely outside labeled Avoid cles. Use battery-operated Stay tuned to your local media for Obta a written estimate or ment Avoid drivg phone use. Keep Charcoal, matches, grill ( use ors) Ice An old-fashioned corded telephone (ie. a cordless or cell Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & prevent sufferg later. Follow tips checklists Fill your car s gas tank check oil, Infant items (medice, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, where you can get more assistance. Secure your boat early. Drawbridges Turn refrigerator freezer dials to coldest settgs avoid openg ors to help keep Government can this alone. It takes whole schools, busess community, as well as residents. Fd out if re is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) your neighborhood get trag. If re addition, we need to ensure that our plans clude needs of our, seniors, disabled, those who face poor Get cash. Banks ATMs won t Refill prescriptions. Mata at least First aid book kit cludg bages, antiseptic, tape, So, get volved spread word at your school, work, Never sweep or blow yard leaves, to street or storm water This clogs up stormwater pipes Busesses Have a valid picture ID, until work is completed to your n t pull permits for y are properly licensed. If you suspect a contractor of potential fraud, contact State of --- Check your. Get If you own a busess, follow your Residents Have valid ID with your Avoid wned or danglg power Always supervise -DO NOT Be aware of snakes, sects, Be extremely careful with a cha saw Call professionals to remove large, Always use proper safety equipment Drk plenty of fluids, rest ask Clean fill bathtubs sks contact your phones If re is a chance floodg could furniture off floor. power many of or services disasters might affect your Are allow to play or near high water, storm Purchase flood surance. n Florida s toll-free hotle --- emergency, CALL! - If you need to evacuate your home Plan - The time to plan for a fire emergency is now. Take a Evacuation Plan - Decide where you will go how you will get re. Unlike evacuatg for a hurricane, with fire you Fire Drills - Practice. Make sure everyone knows at least two Torna Warng - A torna has been sighted or dicated by wear radar. Take shelter immediately if a Torna Warng is issued for your If a torna threatens, seek shelter a small, wwless terior room or hallway on lowest level of a sturdy Mobile homes are safe durg tornaes. Abann mobile homes go to nearest sturdy buildg If you are caught outors, seek shelter a sturdy to drive to closest sturdy park. Now you have followg options as a last resort: Stay your vehicle with seat belt on. Put your head wn below wws, coverg with your hs a If you can safely get iceably lower than level of Keep car wws/air vents closed. use air conditioner until you are out of evacuation Stay side until local officials say you can leave safely. Know used to describe torna threats: Torna Watch - Tornaes are possible. Rema alert for Stay calm. Quickly gar what you will need, unless you are Inventory your home s contents to accurately price coverage speed claims process. There is free, secure onle home ventory software available from Insurance Information Institute at about life-threateng wear conditions your immediate IF YOU RE TOLD TO EVACUATE: You should move to Get covered for costs of buildg code upgrades. Many mobile phones are capable of receivg Wireless storm surge from a hurricane. Remember, re is a 0-day waitg period for flood surance to go Close all ors wws. Seal all gaps under orways If you are told to protect your breathg, cover your nose mouth with a damp hkerchief or or cloth folded Purchase a NOAA Wear Radio /or a battery-powered all ir shots with past months. Pet-friendly shelters Your Family Disaster Plan should clude emergency respond to official structions, such as evacuation of buildg or Proof of residence / ownership Stocks bonds Birth marriage certificates Copy of driver s license Special medical Passports Insurance policies Social Security cards Property ventories or photos Bank credit card Busess tax license Wills, deeds copies of Busess supply/venr lists TURN AROUND; DON T DROWN. Avoid flooded areas See Somethg - Say Somethg. Call local law enforcement, Prevention is key. Get your flu shot or vaccations. Stop spread. Stay home when you are ill. Employers

5 If you live a sound structure outside evacuation area se precautions: someone out of area to coordate to report ir Send your (ID, surance, For more disaster planng, American Red Cross (phone numbers are listed on side map page) or go go how you will get re. Ask m. If you are a safe area, vite m to stay with REMEMBER: Hurricanes can be potential error forecast track from National Hurricane Center. n t focus on exact forecasted more go to gov or click on Tampa Bay ) Listen for wear updates on local stations on NOAA Wear Radio. Stay tuned to latest. wher at home or at work. As Storm Protect your wws glass ors uble entry garage ors at Clear your yard of lawn furniture, or potential airborne missiles. Leave swimmg pool filled super-chlorated. Cover filtration Flashlights batteries for each member of family Drkg water/contaers - gallon of water per person at home office event that re is a boil water Food: Keep enough food to feed whole family for three or cookg (canned foods, prote bars, peanut butter,. Medices: n updated list of family medices least seven days for drkg or uses. Durg storm, stay side away from wws, bathroom on lower floor. Wait for official word that danger is over. ma breaker. air conditioner water heater to reduce damage Monitor your battery-operated radio, NOAA wear radio or TV for latest advisories or emergency. where you will wear storm. DO NOT take chances Take your pets. n t forget ir supplies. Official Guide for Tampa Bay Area buffer you from storm s wds any flyg debris. For more visit or www. know where safe areas are your home. Be sure to Ways... Pull Toger Know special medical, surance policies If you are leavg area, remember to take supplies with Move l away from storm surge l leave region. Roads will be heavily congested you run risk of beg caught on highway without a safe refuge or runng to storm if it takes a different track. programs some relax ir pet restrictions an ESTABLISHED This guide is produced by Tampa Bay Regional Planng Council partnership with your County location with county. Never stay side a mobile home or RV to ride out storm. Always evacuate to a friend or Anchor Elevate: If vulnerable, electrical panel boxes, Retrofit: There are thgs you can to mimize For more, go to: () -SAFE () or visit hurricane evacuation order given county, regardless of necessity. Take time now to learn about risks you may face build confidence that you are properly Read your policy. Talk with your agent. Reviewg your surance coverage annually is an important step to mata level of surance protection necessary to be able to rebuild your home replace your personal belonggs. Ask your agent if re are any possible discounts for performg Steps to Proper Insurance Protection illness, particularly for persons with heart disease or illnesses. residential facility, admistrator should be contacted to learn about People who are disabled or poor health (eir mentally or physically) or those who are without support of family or hurricane. Ask m about ir plans to provide care. If you are homebound, but under care of a home health agency, contact your physician to determe your best plan of action. If you require respirators or or electric-dependent medical equipment, you should make medical arrangements with or a hotel. Unless re are pet-friendly shelters your options. For more call your Proper ID collar rabies Photo of you your pet A comfort item such as a Microchippg your pet is After storm has passed, be careful allowg power les, or animals sects brought with ir owners. Water (mimum of -day if you evacuate) If floodg threatens, get to higher ground. Stay away Whatever choice you make, take time to this well before storm threatens. To withst forces of wd associated with severe wear, REMEMBER your ABCs: To make some of se improvements, you will have to get up attic or crawl Here are most important items for your to m quickly. Cash (With no power, banks may be closed; checks Emergency charger for cell phones or mobile Important papers irreplaceable keepsakes (driver s Quiet games, books, playg cards favorite toys for Foldg chairs, lawn chairs or cots Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deorant, Pillows, blankets, sleepg bags or air mattresses Extra clothg, shoes, eyeglasses, hearg aids ( Plastic trash bags Toilet paper, paper towels pre-moistened towelettes or Determe appliance or Avoid drivg, especially through water. Determe if you will need multiple home or busess from outside first to n t burn trash. Open wws ors to ventilate Know what your homeowner s or If you suspect a gas leak, leave immediately call -- or your of generator back-feed for utility Plug appliances, etc., directly to If your home or busess has been safety hazards mimize furr electrician spect electrical system Place generator outors appliances before turng Contact your local buildg Be extremely careful with fire. Let your out-of-town contact know you Before refuelg your generator, n t forget to check oil every Keep grills generators outors Conserve fuel by alternatg Hire only licensed contractors. Be Store fuel safely outside labeled Avoid cles. Use battery-operated Stay tuned to your local media for Obta a written estimate or ment Avoid drivg phone use. Keep Charcoal, matches, grill ( use ors) Ice An old-fashioned corded telephone (ie. a cordless or cell Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & prevent sufferg later. Follow tips checklists Fill your car s gas tank check oil, Infant items (medice, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, where you can get more assistance. Secure your boat early. Drawbridges Turn refrigerator freezer dials to coldest settgs avoid openg ors to help keep Government can this alone. It takes whole schools, busess community, as well as residents. Fd out if re is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) your neighborhood get trag. If re addition, we need to ensure that our plans clude needs of our, seniors, disabled, those who face poor Get cash. Banks ATMs won t Refill prescriptions. Mata at least First aid book kit cludg bages, antiseptic, tape, So, get volved spread word at your school, work, Never sweep or blow yard leaves, to street or storm water This clogs up stormwater pipes Busesses Have a valid picture ID, until work is completed to your n t pull permits for y are properly licensed. If you suspect a contractor of potential fraud, contact State of --- Check your. Get If you own a busess, follow your Residents Have valid ID with your Avoid wned or danglg power Always supervise -DO NOT Be aware of snakes, sects, Be extremely careful with a cha saw Call professionals to remove large, Always use proper safety equipment Drk plenty of fluids, rest ask Clean fill bathtubs sks contact your phones If re is a chance floodg could furniture off floor. power many of or services disasters might affect your Are allow to play or near high water, storm Purchase flood surance. n Florida s toll-free hotle --- emergency, CALL! - If you need to evacuate your home Plan - The time to plan for a fire emergency is now. Take a Evacuation Plan - Decide where you will go how you will get re. Unlike evacuatg for a hurricane, with fire you Fire Drills - Practice. Make sure everyone knows at least two Torna Warng - A torna has been sighted or dicated by wear radar. Take shelter immediately if a Torna Warng is issued for your If a torna threatens, seek shelter a small, wwless terior room or hallway on lowest level of a sturdy Mobile homes are safe durg tornaes. Abann mobile homes go to nearest sturdy buildg If you are caught outors, seek shelter a sturdy to drive to closest sturdy park. Now you have followg options as a last resort: Stay your vehicle with seat belt on. Put your head wn below wws, coverg with your hs a If you can safely get iceably lower than level of Keep car wws/air vents closed. use air conditioner until you are out of evacuation Stay side until local officials say you can leave safely. Know used to describe torna threats: Torna Watch - Tornaes are possible. Rema alert for Stay calm. Quickly gar what you will need, unless you are Inventory your home s contents to accurately price coverage speed claims process. There is free, secure onle home ventory software available from Insurance Information Institute at about life-threateng wear conditions your immediate IF YOU RE TOLD TO EVACUATE: You should move to Get covered for costs of buildg code upgrades. Many mobile phones are capable of receivg Wireless storm surge from a hurricane. Remember, re is a 0-day waitg period for flood surance to go Close all ors wws. Seal all gaps under orways If you are told to protect your breathg, cover your nose mouth with a damp hkerchief or or cloth folded Purchase a NOAA Wear Radio /or a battery-powered all ir shots with past months. Pet-friendly shelters Your Family Disaster Plan should clude emergency respond to official structions, such as evacuation of buildg or Proof of residence / ownership Stocks bonds Birth marriage certificates Copy of driver s license Special medical Passports Insurance policies Social Security cards Property ventories or photos Bank credit card Busess tax license Wills, deeds copies of Busess supply/venr lists TURN AROUND; DON T DROWN. Avoid flooded areas See Somethg - Say Somethg. Call local law enforcement, Prevention is key. Get your flu shot or vaccations. Stop spread. Stay home when you are ill. Employers

6 If you live a sound structure outside evacuation area se precautions: someone out of area to coordate to report ir Send your (ID, surance, For more disaster planng, American Red Cross (phone numbers are listed on side map page) or go go how you will get re. Ask m. If you are a safe area, vite m to stay with REMEMBER: Hurricanes can be potential error forecast track from National Hurricane Center. n t focus on exact forecasted more go to gov or click on Tampa Bay ) Listen for wear updates on local stations on NOAA Wear Radio. Stay tuned to latest. wher at home or at work. As Storm Protect your wws glass ors uble entry garage ors at Clear your yard of lawn furniture, or potential airborne missiles. Leave swimmg pool filled super-chlorated. Cover filtration Flashlights batteries for each member of family Drkg water/contaers - gallon of water per person at home office event that re is a boil water Food: Keep enough food to feed whole family for three or cookg (canned foods, prote bars, peanut butter,. Medices: n updated list of family medices least seven days for drkg or uses. Durg storm, stay side away from wws, bathroom on lower floor. Wait for official word that danger is over. ma breaker. air conditioner water heater to reduce damage Monitor your battery-operated radio, NOAA wear radio or TV for latest advisories or emergency. where you will wear storm. DO NOT take chances Take your pets. n t forget ir supplies. Official Guide for Tampa Bay Area buffer you from storm s wds any flyg debris. For more visit or www. know where safe areas are your home. Be sure to Ways... Pull Toger Know special medical, surance policies If you are leavg area, remember to take supplies with Move l away from storm surge l leave region. Roads will be heavily congested you run risk of beg caught on highway without a safe refuge or runng to storm if it takes a different track. programs some relax ir pet restrictions an ESTABLISHED This guide is produced by Tampa Bay Regional Planng Council partnership with your County location with county. Never stay side a mobile home or RV to ride out storm. Always evacuate to a friend or Anchor Elevate: If vulnerable, electrical panel boxes, Retrofit: There are thgs you can to mimize For more, go to: () -SAFE () or visit hurricane evacuation order given county, regardless of necessity. Take time now to learn about risks you may face build confidence that you are properly Read your policy. Talk with your agent. Reviewg your surance coverage annually is an important step to mata level of surance protection necessary to be able to rebuild your home replace your personal belonggs. Ask your agent if re are any possible discounts for performg Steps to Proper Insurance Protection illness, particularly for persons with heart disease or illnesses. residential facility, admistrator should be contacted to learn about People who are disabled or poor health (eir mentally or physically) or those who are without support of family or hurricane. Ask m about ir plans to provide care. If you are homebound, but under care of a home health agency, contact your physician to determe your best plan of action. If you require respirators or or electric-dependent medical equipment, you should make medical arrangements with or a hotel. Unless re are pet-friendly shelters your options. For more call your Proper ID collar rabies Photo of you your pet A comfort item such as a Microchippg your pet is After storm has passed, be careful allowg power les, or animals sects brought with ir owners. Water (mimum of -day if you evacuate) If floodg threatens, get to higher ground. Stay away Whatever choice you make, take time to this well before storm threatens. To withst forces of wd associated with severe wear, REMEMBER your ABCs: To make some of se improvements, you will have to get up attic or crawl Here are most important items for your to m quickly. Cash (With no power, banks may be closed; checks Emergency charger for cell phones or mobile Important papers irreplaceable keepsakes (driver s Quiet games, books, playg cards favorite toys for Foldg chairs, lawn chairs or cots Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deorant, Pillows, blankets, sleepg bags or air mattresses Extra clothg, shoes, eyeglasses, hearg aids ( Plastic trash bags Toilet paper, paper towels pre-moistened towelettes or Determe appliance or Avoid drivg, especially through water. Determe if you will need multiple home or busess from outside first to n t burn trash. Open wws ors to ventilate Know what your homeowner s or If you suspect a gas leak, leave immediately call -- or your of generator back-feed for utility Plug appliances, etc., directly to If your home or busess has been safety hazards mimize furr electrician spect electrical system Place generator outors appliances before turng Contact your local buildg Be extremely careful with fire. Let your out-of-town contact know you Before refuelg your generator, n t forget to check oil every Keep grills generators outors Conserve fuel by alternatg Hire only licensed contractors. Be Store fuel safely outside labeled Avoid cles. Use battery-operated Stay tuned to your local media for Obta a written estimate or ment Avoid drivg phone use. Keep Charcoal, matches, grill ( use ors) Ice An old-fashioned corded telephone (ie. a cordless or cell Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & prevent sufferg later. Follow tips checklists Fill your car s gas tank check oil, Infant items (medice, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, where you can get more assistance. Secure your boat early. Drawbridges Turn refrigerator freezer dials to coldest settgs avoid openg ors to help keep Government can this alone. It takes whole schools, busess community, as well as residents. Fd out if re is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) your neighborhood get trag. If re addition, we need to ensure that our plans clude needs of our, seniors, disabled, those who face poor Get cash. Banks ATMs won t Refill prescriptions. Mata at least First aid book kit cludg bages, antiseptic, tape, So, get volved spread word at your school, work, Never sweep or blow yard leaves, to street or storm water This clogs up stormwater pipes Busesses Have a valid picture ID, until work is completed to your n t pull permits for y are properly licensed. If you suspect a contractor of potential fraud, contact State of --- Check your. Get If you own a busess, follow your Residents Have valid ID with your Avoid wned or danglg power Always supervise -DO NOT Be aware of snakes, sects, Be extremely careful with a cha saw Call professionals to remove large, Always use proper safety equipment Drk plenty of fluids, rest ask Clean fill bathtubs sks contact your phones If re is a chance floodg could furniture off floor. power many of or services disasters might affect your Are allow to play or near high water, storm Purchase flood surance. n Florida s toll-free hotle --- emergency, CALL! - If you need to evacuate your home Plan - The time to plan for a fire emergency is now. Take a Evacuation Plan - Decide where you will go how you will get re. Unlike evacuatg for a hurricane, with fire you Fire Drills - Practice. Make sure everyone knows at least two Torna Warng - A torna has been sighted or dicated by wear radar. Take shelter immediately if a Torna Warng is issued for your If a torna threatens, seek shelter a small, wwless terior room or hallway on lowest level of a sturdy Mobile homes are safe durg tornaes. Abann mobile homes go to nearest sturdy buildg If you are caught outors, seek shelter a sturdy to drive to closest sturdy park. Now you have followg options as a last resort: Stay your vehicle with seat belt on. Put your head wn below wws, coverg with your hs a If you can safely get iceably lower than level of Keep car wws/air vents closed. use air conditioner until you are out of evacuation Stay side until local officials say you can leave safely. Know used to describe torna threats: Torna Watch - Tornaes are possible. Rema alert for Stay calm. Quickly gar what you will need, unless you are Inventory your home s contents to accurately price coverage speed claims process. There is free, secure onle home ventory software available from Insurance Information Institute at about life-threateng wear conditions your immediate IF YOU RE TOLD TO EVACUATE: You should move to Get covered for costs of buildg code upgrades. Many mobile phones are capable of receivg Wireless storm surge from a hurricane. Remember, re is a 0-day waitg period for flood surance to go Close all ors wws. Seal all gaps under orways If you are told to protect your breathg, cover your nose mouth with a damp hkerchief or or cloth folded Purchase a NOAA Wear Radio /or a battery-powered all ir shots with past months. Pet-friendly shelters Your Family Disaster Plan should clude emergency respond to official structions, such as evacuation of buildg or Proof of residence / ownership Stocks bonds Birth marriage certificates Copy of driver s license Special medical Passports Insurance policies Social Security cards Property ventories or photos Bank credit card Busess tax license Wills, deeds copies of Busess supply/venr lists TURN AROUND; DON T DROWN. Avoid flooded areas See Somethg - Say Somethg. Call local law enforcement, Prevention is key. Get your flu shot or vaccations. Stop spread. Stay home when you are ill. Employers

7 If you live a sound structure outside evacuation area se precautions: someone out of area to coordate to report ir Send your (ID, surance, For more disaster planng, American Red Cross (phone numbers are listed on side map page) or go go how you will get re. Ask m. If you are a safe area, vite m to stay with REMEMBER: Hurricanes can be potential error forecast track from National Hurricane Center. n t focus on exact forecasted more go to gov or click on Tampa Bay ) Listen for wear updates on local stations on NOAA Wear Radio. Stay tuned to latest. wher at home or at work. As Storm Protect your wws glass ors uble entry garage ors at Clear your yard of lawn furniture, or potential airborne missiles. Leave swimmg pool filled super-chlorated. Cover filtration Flashlights batteries for each member of family Drkg water/contaers - gallon of water per person at home office event that re is a boil water Food: Keep enough food to feed whole family for three or cookg (canned foods, prote bars, peanut butter,. Medices: n updated list of family medices least seven days for drkg or uses. Durg storm, stay side away from wws, bathroom on lower floor. Wait for official word that danger is over. ma breaker. air conditioner water heater to reduce damage Monitor your battery-operated radio, NOAA wear radio or TV for latest advisories or emergency. where you will wear storm. DO NOT take chances Take your pets. n t forget ir supplies. Official Guide for Tampa Bay Area buffer you from storm s wds any flyg debris. For more visit or www. know where safe areas are your home. Be sure to Ways... Pull Toger Know special medical, surance policies If you are leavg area, remember to take supplies with Move l away from storm surge l leave region. Roads will be heavily congested you run risk of beg caught on highway without a safe refuge or runng to storm if it takes a different track. programs some relax ir pet restrictions an ESTABLISHED This guide is produced by Tampa Bay Regional Planng Council partnership with your County location with county. Never stay side a mobile home or RV to ride out storm. Always evacuate to a friend or Anchor Elevate: If vulnerable, electrical panel boxes, Retrofit: There are thgs you can to mimize For more, go to: () -SAFE () or visit hurricane evacuation order given county, regardless of necessity. Take time now to learn about risks you may face build confidence that you are properly Read your policy. Talk with your agent. Reviewg your surance coverage annually is an important step to mata level of surance protection necessary to be able to rebuild your home replace your personal belonggs. Ask your agent if re are any possible discounts for performg Steps to Proper Insurance Protection illness, particularly for persons with heart disease or illnesses. residential facility, admistrator should be contacted to learn about People who are disabled or poor health (eir mentally or physically) or those who are without support of family or hurricane. Ask m about ir plans to provide care. If you are homebound, but under care of a home health agency, contact your physician to determe your best plan of action. If you require respirators or or electric-dependent medical equipment, you should make medical arrangements with or a hotel. Unless re are pet-friendly shelters your options. For more call your Proper ID collar rabies Photo of you your pet A comfort item such as a Microchippg your pet is After storm has passed, be careful allowg power les, or animals sects brought with ir owners. Water (mimum of -day if you evacuate) If floodg threatens, get to higher ground. Stay away Whatever choice you make, take time to this well before storm threatens. To withst forces of wd associated with severe wear, REMEMBER your ABCs: To make some of se improvements, you will have to get up attic or crawl Here are most important items for your to m quickly. Cash (With no power, banks may be closed; checks Emergency charger for cell phones or mobile Important papers irreplaceable keepsakes (driver s Quiet games, books, playg cards favorite toys for Foldg chairs, lawn chairs or cots Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deorant, Pillows, blankets, sleepg bags or air mattresses Extra clothg, shoes, eyeglasses, hearg aids ( Plastic trash bags Toilet paper, paper towels pre-moistened towelettes or Determe appliance or Avoid drivg, especially through water. Determe if you will need multiple home or busess from outside first to n t burn trash. Open wws ors to ventilate Know what your homeowner s or If you suspect a gas leak, leave immediately call -- or your of generator back-feed for utility Plug appliances, etc., directly to If your home or busess has been safety hazards mimize furr electrician spect electrical system Place generator outors appliances before turng Contact your local buildg Be extremely careful with fire. Let your out-of-town contact know you Before refuelg your generator, n t forget to check oil every Keep grills generators outors Conserve fuel by alternatg Hire only licensed contractors. Be Store fuel safely outside labeled Avoid cles. Use battery-operated Stay tuned to your local media for Obta a written estimate or ment Avoid drivg phone use. Keep Charcoal, matches, grill ( use ors) Ice An old-fashioned corded telephone (ie. a cordless or cell Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & prevent sufferg later. Follow tips checklists Fill your car s gas tank check oil, Infant items (medice, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, where you can get more assistance. Secure your boat early. Drawbridges Turn refrigerator freezer dials to coldest settgs avoid openg ors to help keep Government can this alone. It takes whole schools, busess community, as well as residents. Fd out if re is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) your neighborhood get trag. If re addition, we need to ensure that our plans clude needs of our, seniors, disabled, those who face poor Get cash. Banks ATMs won t Refill prescriptions. Mata at least First aid book kit cludg bages, antiseptic, tape, So, get volved spread word at your school, work, Never sweep or blow yard leaves, to street or storm water This clogs up stormwater pipes Busesses Have a valid picture ID, until work is completed to your n t pull permits for y are properly licensed. If you suspect a contractor of potential fraud, contact State of --- Check your. Get If you own a busess, follow your Residents Have valid ID with your Avoid wned or danglg power Always supervise -DO NOT Be aware of snakes, sects, Be extremely careful with a cha saw Call professionals to remove large, Always use proper safety equipment Drk plenty of fluids, rest ask Clean fill bathtubs sks contact your phones If re is a chance floodg could furniture off floor. power many of or services disasters might affect your Are allow to play or near high water, storm Purchase flood surance. n Florida s toll-free hotle --- emergency, CALL! - If you need to evacuate your home Plan - The time to plan for a fire emergency is now. Take a Evacuation Plan - Decide where you will go how you will get re. Unlike evacuatg for a hurricane, with fire you Fire Drills - Practice. Make sure everyone knows at least two Torna Warng - A torna has been sighted or dicated by wear radar. Take shelter immediately if a Torna Warng is issued for your If a torna threatens, seek shelter a small, wwless terior room or hallway on lowest level of a sturdy Mobile homes are safe durg tornaes. Abann mobile homes go to nearest sturdy buildg If you are caught outors, seek shelter a sturdy to drive to closest sturdy park. Now you have followg options as a last resort: Stay your vehicle with seat belt on. Put your head wn below wws, coverg with your hs a If you can safely get iceably lower than level of Keep car wws/air vents closed. use air conditioner until you are out of evacuation Stay side until local officials say you can leave safely. Know used to describe torna threats: Torna Watch - Tornaes are possible. Rema alert for Stay calm. Quickly gar what you will need, unless you are Inventory your home s contents to accurately price coverage speed claims process. There is free, secure onle home ventory software available from Insurance Information Institute at about life-threateng wear conditions your immediate IF YOU RE TOLD TO EVACUATE: You should move to Get covered for costs of buildg code upgrades. Many mobile phones are capable of receivg Wireless storm surge from a hurricane. Remember, re is a 0-day waitg period for flood surance to go Close all ors wws. Seal all gaps under orways If you are told to protect your breathg, cover your nose mouth with a damp hkerchief or or cloth folded Purchase a NOAA Wear Radio /or a battery-powered all ir shots with past months. Pet-friendly shelters Your Family Disaster Plan should clude emergency respond to official structions, such as evacuation of buildg or Proof of residence / ownership Stocks bonds Birth marriage certificates Copy of driver s license Special medical Passports Insurance policies Social Security cards Property ventories or photos Bank credit card Busess tax license Wills, deeds copies of Busess supply/venr lists TURN AROUND; DON T DROWN. Avoid flooded areas See Somethg - Say Somethg. Call local law enforcement, Prevention is key. Get your flu shot or vaccations. Stop spread. Stay home when you are ill. Employers

8 If you live a sound structure outside evacuation area se precautions: someone out of area to coordate to report ir Send your (ID, surance, For more disaster planng, American Red Cross (phone numbers are listed on side map page) or go go how you will get re. Ask m. If you are a safe area, vite m to stay with REMEMBER: Hurricanes can be potential error forecast track from National Hurricane Center. n t focus on exact forecasted more go to gov or click on Tampa Bay ) Listen for wear updates on local stations on NOAA Wear Radio. Stay tuned to latest. wher at home or at work. So, get volved spread word at your school, work, As Storm Protect your wws glass ors uble entry garage ors at Clear your yard of lawn furniture, or potential airborne missiles. Leave swimmg pool filled super-chlorated. Cover filtration where you can get more assistance. prevent sufferg later. Follow tips checklists Fill your car s gas tank check oil, Charcoal, matches, grill ( use ors) Ice An old-fashioned corded telephone (ie. a cordless or cell Flashlights batteries for each member of family First aid book kit cludg bages, antiseptic, tape, Infant items (medice, sterile water, diapers, ready formula, Extra batteries for camera, flashlights, radio, portable TV & Drkg water/contaers - gallon of water per person at home office event that re is a boil water Food: Keep enough food to feed whole family for three or cookg (canned foods, prote bars, peanut butter,. Medices: n updated list of family medices least seven days for drkg or uses. Durg storm, stay side away from wws, bathroom on lower floor. air conditioner water heater to reduce damage Monitor your battery-operated radio, NOAA wear radio or TV for latest advisories or emergency. where you will wear storm. DO NOT take chances Take your pets. n t forget ir supplies. special medical, surance policies If you are leavg area, remember to take supplies with Move l away from storm surge l leave region. Roads will be heavily congested you run risk of beg caught on highway without a safe refuge or runng to storm if it takes a different track. programs some relax ir pet restrictions an Whatever choice you make, take time to this well before storm threatens. To withst forces of wd associated with severe wear, REMEMBER your ABCs: Official Guide for Tampa Bay Area buffer you from storm s wds any flyg debris. For more visit or www. know where safe areas are your home. Be sure to Ways... Pull Toger Know ESTABLISHED This guide is produced by Tampa Bay Regional Planng Council partnership with your County Anchor Elevate: If vulnerable, electrical panel boxes, Retrofit: There are thgs you can to mimize For more, go to: () -SAFE () or visit hurricane evacuation order given county, regardless of necessity. Take time now to learn about risks you may face build confidence that you are properly Read your policy. Talk with your agent. Reviewg your surance coverage annually is an important step to mata level of surance protection necessary to be able to rebuild your home replace your personal belonggs. Ask your agent if re are any possible discounts for performg Steps to Proper Insurance Protection location with county. Never stay side a mobile home or RV to ride out storm. Always evacuate to a friend or illness, particularly for persons with heart disease or illnesses. residential facility, admistrator should be contacted to learn about hurricane. Ask m about ir plans to provide care. If you are homebound, but under care of a home health agency, contact your physician to determe your best plan of action. If you require respirators or or electric-dependent medical equipment, you should make medical arrangements with or a hotel. Unless re are pet-friendly shelters your options. 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9 S & SHELTERS SHELTER INFORMATION SHELTER NAME ADDRESS CULTURAL CENTER OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY 0 AARON ST., PORT CHARLOTTE KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 00 QUASAR BOULEVARD, PORT CHARLOTTE L.A. AINGER MIDDLE SCHOOL COUGAR WAY, ROTUNDA WEST LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOL 0 PLACIDA RD, ENGLEWOOD LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 0 ATWATER STREET, PORT CHARLOTTE Receive alerts about: Receive alerts by: MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKEVIEW BLVD. NW, PORT CHARLOTTE Tornas Hurricanes Tropical Storms Severe Thunderstorms Freeze Warngs Mare Warngs Text message Mobile phone Home phone The alerts you choose way you want to receive m. Wear alerts are sent directly from National Wear Service. Road construction closures mosquito sprayg alerts are also available. Sign up today at: MURDOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL MYAKKA RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL MARINER WAY, PORT CHARLOTTE 0 WILMINGTON BLVD, ENGLEWOOD 00 COCHRAN BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE 000 MIDWAY BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE IF WE CAN T REACH YOU, WE CAN T ALERT YOU SALLIE JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COOPER STREET, PUNTA GORDA For more call Emergency Management at ()-000 SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK CARMALITA & COOPER STREET/ 0 COOPER STREET, PUNTA GORDA SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE WIND SCALE CATEGORY WIND SPEED (MPH) Category to Category to Category to Category 0 to Category over VINELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW DAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER) BOUNDARY BLVD, ENGLEWOOD 0 PEACHLAND BLVD, PORT CHARLOTTE (REGISTER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERING: --000) THE AMERICAN RED CROSS DOES NOT RECOGNIZE ANY SHELERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY DUE TO ELEVATION. THE REFUGE SITES LISTED ABOVE MAY BE OPENED DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE EVENT. NOT ALL SHELTERS MAY BE OPENED! CITIZENS ARE URGED TO LISTEN TO LOCAL RADIO OR TELEVISION STATIONS OR CALL TO FIND OUT WHICH SHELTERS MAY BE OPENED. ESTABLISHED IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION POLICE,, EMS EMERGENCIES SHERIFF S OFFICE ENGLEWOOD EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT USING YOUR COUNTY MAP HURRICANE THREAT GOVERNMENT --0 HEALTH DEPARTMENT --00 Locate where you live work on map. Determe wher you are an evacuation area, if so, what level (color). If you are an evacuation area, or mobile home/rv, decide where you will go if ordered to evacuate. Your choices clude: Home of a relative or friend outside evacuation zone Hotel/motel outside evacuation zone (make arrangements early) Go to a public shelter. As a last resort leave area entirely If you must go to a public shelter, use your county map to decide which one is convenient. Make sure you verify shelter is open before you go. The colored areas on map are vulnerable to storm surge. Storm surge is produced by water beg pushed towards shore by force of wds movg around storm. Storm surge creates a path of destruction, wipg out structures as it rapidly surges l n recedes. This is a life threateng situation for anyone who ignores matory evacuation orders stays vulnerable areas. Hurricanes are categorized on a scale of to, dependg on wd strength destructive power. The evacuation zones are color coded to designate level of storm surge likely to occur. If you live an area ordered to evacuate, gar your family/pets emergency supplies, secure your home leave Failure to obey a matory evacuation order is a violation of state local laws. Note: All persons livg mobile homes/rvs must evacuate for all matory evacuation orders, regardless of where you are located county. Hurricane Watch: An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustaed wds of mph or higher) are possible with specified The hurricane watch is issued hours advance of anticipated onset of tropical-stormforce wds. Hurricane Warng: An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustaed wds of mph or higher) are expected somewhere with specified The hurricane warng is issued hours advance of anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force wds. Source: PUBLIC WORKS -- ANIMAL CONTROL --0 SOLID WASTE ENGLEWOOD UTILITIES --00 SCHOOL DISTRICT --00 PUNTA GORDA GOVERNMENT -- PUNTA GORDA PUBLIC WORKS --00 PUNTA GORDA UTILITIES -- FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT SALVATION ARMY --0 AMERICAN RED CROSS -- OFFICIAL INFORMATION DURING EMERGENCIES