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Hurricane Irma 2017
Before a Hurricane Strikes
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Listen to State and Local Officials:
Your state and local officials, especially those from the emergency management agency and public health department, can help keep you safe and healthy before, during and after the storm. Connect with them now so you have the information you need when you need it most.
Plan Your Evacuation Routes
:
Plan how you will assemble your family and supplies and anticipate where you will go for different situations. Choose several destinations in different directions so you have options in an emergency and know the evacuation routes to get to those destinations. Check out
FEMA's evacuation guidelines
to help you start planning.
Know what to do in a Hurricane Watch
:
The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours. So what does that mean for you and your family and what should you do? Learn what to do
before a hurricane
now so you know what to do if a hurricane watch is issued.
Plan for your Pets:
Many emergency shelters cannot accept pets, so plan for shelter alternatives such as going to a friend's house or using a hotel in the area you plan to evacuate to. Check out
FEMA's guidelines on evacuating with pets
for some other ideas on how to keep them safe. Put together a grab and go kit for your pets so that you have the items you handy for a quick, safe evacuation. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has a great
emergency supplies and traveling kits checklist
to help you out.
Find a Shelter:
: If you are evacuating, you may need to find a shelter. You can find an open shelter using the
FEMA Mobile App
. In addition, the Red Cross disaster shelter locator can help you
find an open shelter
. Floridians and visitors can go to
FloridaEvacuates.com
or download the app to enter their location & see shelters available in their area.
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Hurricane Irma
Preparing for a Storm
Evacuating Safely
Stay Connected
Mental and Behavioral Health
Food and Water Safety
Safe Use of Drugs
Staying Safe after the Storm
Safe and Effective Clean-up
Resources for Health and Emergency Management Professionals
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This page last reviewed: September 20, 2017