Plan now for Hurricane Season 2009 ...

The 2009 Hurricane Season begins June 1. Now is the time to prepare!  Here's what you need to know:

• Get a PLAN at floridadisaster.org!  The Florida Department of Emergency Management has made it easier than ever to have a plan in place.  It only takes minutes, and could save your life.
• Have a Hurricane Kit Ready!  Your hurricane kit should contain enough non-perishable food, water, and medicine for a minimum of three days, and preferably for seven days or more.  Other items:  flashlights, transistor radio, batteries, cash, can opener, insect repellent, first-aid kit, more.  For additional information, visit floridadisaster.org
• Plan to get trained to be a first responder!  Trained volunteers are critical after a disaster strikes.  If you want to volunteer in the immediate aftermath of a hurricane or other disaster, contact an experienced disaster relief agency and get trained before volunteers are needed.
• Prepare your home!  Mitigation can help to protect your home from a hurricane's pounding winds.  Preventing wind from entering your house can make the difference between having a home and not having a home. Visit floridadisaster.org's mitigation page for more information.

Important Notice:
Used Clothing and Other Household Items/ In Kind Donations

Please contact your local Florida Goodwill Store to make donations to assist disaster victims. Donations of clothing and other household goods in good condition can be made at any Florida Goodwill Store and will be taken to victims in need or turned into cash to help disaster survivors recover.

Through an agreement with Volunteer Florida, the Florida Goodwill Association is a partner in State Emergency Response and is committed to assisting disaster survivors.  Donations made locally will assist survivors throughout the State.  Go to goodwillflorida.org to find a store near you.