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Sarasota Parks and Rec Florida - Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Hurricane Preparedness 100 Days Ahead of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season 22 February 2024 ( news )
Sarasota Parks and Rec , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Feb 22,2024
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Tallahassee , FL ( Feb . 22 , 2024 ) : Today marks exactly 100 days until the beginning of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season . The Florida Division of Emergency Management ( Division ) encourages all Floridians to be aware of the hazards that may impact their area and begin home preparations now for any potential storms once hurricane season starts .
“With just over 3 months until the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season begins , I encourage all Floridians to take this time to review their preparedness plans as well as take any actions to mitigate the impact a future storm could have on their homes and businesses , ”
said Division Executive Director Kevin Guthrie . “The best time to prepare was yesterday , but the second best time is now . Use these next 100 days to stock your disaster supply kits and make sure you and your loved ones are ready for the season to come . ”
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 and runs through November 30 , with the historical peak of the season beginning in September . Florida holds the record for both the earliest landfalling hurricane and the latest landfalling hurricane in the United States . Even though Florida’s hurricane season can be unpredictable , preparedness does not have to be scary , as there are many simple ways to be ready for the potential hazards a storm can bring .
Preparedness Tips for Floridians
Make a Plan
– Every household should have a disaster plan that is specific to the needs of everyone in their household , including children , pets , and seniors . Every member of the household should assist in developing the emergency plan , understanding the plan , and practicing the plan .
Know Your Zone , Know Your Home –
It’s important for residents to know if their home is in an evacuation zone , a low - lying , flood - prone area , a manufactured home or an unsafe structure during hurricane season . Residents should also take the time to know their home and its ability to withstand strong winds and heavy rain . This information will help residents better understand orders from local officials during a storm . Visit
FloridaDisaster .
org/Know
for more information and to find your zone .
Have Multiple Ways to Receive Weather Alerts –
Residents should have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and follow all orders from local officials . Every household is encouraged to have a battery - operated or hand - crank weather radio to ensure they can continue to receive alerts from the National Weather Service in the event of power outages or damaged cell towers .
Harden Your Home and Surrounding Area –Take the time now to see if there are any necessary repairs your home may need to make it more resilient against storm damage . This could mean investing in hurricane windows , repairing gutters and investing in landscaping that prevents debris caused by severe weather .
Update Your Disaster Supply Kit –A disaster supply kit is essential to making sure you and your family are not without lifesaving supplies during a disaster . A good kit should have enough food , water and medicine to last each member of a household ( including pets ) for seven days . For a checklist on recommended supplies visit
FloridaDisaster . org/Kit .
Visit
FloridaDisaster . org/Guidewhere residents and visitors can find a helpful guide on Hurricane Preparedness .
For weather updates and safety tips , follow the Division on
X ( formerly Twitter ) ,
Instagramand
Facebook@FLSERT .
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