5 ways to keep an eye on your hurricane preparedness plan Tips & links to help you be prepared for severe weather No description found
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Perhaps you hear it all the time: “Have a hurricane plan in place before the storm heads your way.” Well, that’s for a good reason. A solid plan will save your life in the event of a tropical cyclone approaching our area.
There are many resources out there, including these top five building blocks from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM):
Sign up for county and state alerts
See below
Most counties also have Facebook pages for emergency messages.
Find a shelter
Stay with a family member or friend who isn’t in a flood-prone area.
Know which county-provided shelter will accommodate your family, such as special needs, elderly assistance and pets.
Know your flood zone risk and evacuation route/s
Determine if you’ll need sandbags and window protection.
Drive the best route and note construction and other road hazards.
Know what supplies, medicines, etc., your family and pets will need should you have to evacuate
Communicate your plan with your family and friends
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Michelle McCormick joined News4Jax in December 2023 and in February 2024, she happily accepted the opportunity to officially join the News4Jax Weather Authority team as the weekend morning meteorologist. She is a member of both the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association.
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