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Volunteer Safety Tips (PDF)
FloridaDisaster.org
National Hurricane Center
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
Hurricane Season is here!
The 2010 Hurricane Season began June 1. Are you prepared? 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
- 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.
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