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Preparedness Guide
The Volusia County Medical Society
wants you to be prepared for Hurricane Season. Take the time now to make your plans. Remember, “hope for 3, plan for 5” – Stock enough supplies for at least 5 days.
Keep these supply tips in mind throughout hurricane season: ■ Gather your supplies at the start of the season. ■ Store at least one gallon of drinking water per person, per day. ■ Stock plenty of ready-to-eat canned food and a manual can opener. ■ Stock evaporated milk and other non perishables like peanut butter, cereal, granola bars, dried fruit. Gather baby supplies, like diapers and food. ■ Have several battery-powered radios, flashlights, and extra batteries available. Small battery-powered televisions are useful too. ■ Store household supplies like unscented household bleach, paper towels, toilet paper, soap/ liquid detergent, plastic bags, paper plates and disposable utensils. ■ Make sure you have a two-week supply of prescription medications. . ■ Keep a first aid kit. ■ Store a fire extinguisher. ■ Gather important documents to include insurance and medical paperwork. ■
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Before the Storm
■Tune into the local TV or radio news broadcasts . advisories. for
Be Safe ■ Know the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning: A watch indicates hurricane conditions are possible, generally within 36 hours. A warning indicates hurricane conditions are anticipated, usually within 24 hours. ■ Make sure your vehicle is full of gasoline. ■Withdraw money to last for several days. ■ Bring inside or secure outdoor items that may blow away in strong winds. ■ Install hurricane shutters or plywood on windows. ■ Reassure children they are safe. Discuss your plan. ■ If you are staying in your home, have a designated safe room (an interior room without windows located on the first floor of your home is best).
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After the Storm
■ Stay tuned to local media and/or NOAA radio. ■Return to your home or venture outdoors only after local officials tell you it is safe to do so. ■ Inspect your home for damage. .If your home isn’t safe or badly damaged, locate other accommodations. ■ Bewareof fallen power lines. While e lectricity may be out, service can be restored at any time. ■ Use flashlights for illumination if you have no power..… Never use candles or lanterns because of the risk of fire. Cook outdoors using charcoal or propane grills/stoves. Do not cook over open fires, as they can spread. ■ Avoid driving as much as possible. .If you must be on the road, remember many traffic signals may be inoperative. Treat all intersections as a 4-way stop. ■ Place generators outside and away from windows. ■ Safeguard your generator against theft. Lock it to a fixed object.
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Tips for Pet Owners
Before a storm, ensure you have assembled essential items for each pet: ■Two-week supply of food, bottled water and medication. ■ Food dishes. ■ Toys and blankets. ■ Emergency phone numbers for veterinarians. ■ Veterinary records with rabies certificate, current license tag number and identificationchip or tattoo number (if applicable). ■ Be sure your pet has received a rabies vaccination and is wearing a Pet Registration chain/collar. ■ If your pet has a microchip, be sure the chip number is registered and the owner information is current. Chips (any make or model) can be registered for FREE at www.found.org ■ Photo of your pet ■ Cleaning supplies (newspapers, plastic bags, disinfectant). ■ Pet first-aid book and kit. For Evacuation Route Information: ■ Visit Volusia on the web and take advantage of the Know Your Zone tool located at: http://www.volusia.org/services/publicprotection/emergency-management/getprepared/evacuation-plan.stml Important Numbers to Call: ■ In the event of an Emergency: 9-1-1 ■ Sheriff’s Office: 386-254-4689 ■ Emergency Management: 386-254-1500 ■ Department of Health: 386-274-0500 ■ Volusia County Animal Services: 386-248-1790