While living in and visiting Florida offers many benefits and advantages, it is important to keep in mind severe weather hazards and potential threats. Every family and business should have predefined emergency plans and always keep an emergency supply kit ready and stocked.

Creating Your Emergency Plan

If you ordered to evacuate or if you decide to evacuate to another county or region, be prepared to wait in traffic.
 
The large number of people in this state who must evacuate during a hurricane will probably cause massive delays and major congestion along most designated evacuation routes, the larger the storm, the greater the probability of traffic jams and extended travel times.

If possible, make arrangements to stay with the friend or relative who resides closest to your home and who will not have to evacuate. Discuss with your intended host the details of your family evacuation plan well before the beginning of the hurricane season.

Evacuation Route and Zone Maps

Building a disaster supply kit is a simple and effective way to make sure a family has enough water, food, medicine, and other essential supplies when other resources may not be readily available. Different families have different needs, so residents need to be sure to consider their family’s specific needs.

Disaster Supply Kit Checklist

Another important resource you can use to help your family prepare for this hurricane season is this fun, interactive website that presents basic weather safety and emergency preparedness concepts through age-appropriate activities and stories. While online, kids can play games that teach them how to build a disaster supply kit and understand other essential safety facts.

Kids games and activities