hurricane preparation you are the person most responsible for your safety!

Hurricane PreparationHurricane Preparation

You are the person most responsible for your

safety!


After a major hurricane, be prepared to be on your own for at least 3 days. Help will come, but may

be delayed.


Lee County Government wants you to be

prepared in the event a storm threatens

Southwest Florida.


The following information will help you protect your family and home in case a hurricane approaches Lee

County.

MAKE A PLAN !MAKE A PLAN !Know the risks to your safety.Know the risks to your safety.

• high windhigh wind• storm surgestorm surge• freshwater floodingfreshwater flooding

Identify a safer location if required to Identify a safer location if required to evacuate.evacuate.

Use Public Shelters as a last resort.Use Public Shelters as a last resort.

Hurricane PreparationHurricane PreparationBefore the StormBefore the Storm


Cover windows and doors with Cover windows and doors with shutters or shielding materials.shutters or shielding materials.

Bring in lawn furniture, garbage cans Bring in lawn furniture, garbage cans and other lightweight objects.and other lightweight objects.

If officials order you to evacuate your If officials order you to evacuate your home, do so immediately.home, do so immediately.

Never stay in a Manufactured Home if Never stay in a Manufactured Home if asked to evacuate.asked to evacuate.


Wedge sliding glass doors in the track.Wedge sliding glass doors in the track. Brace the garage door.Brace the garage door. Fill your car with fuel.Fill your car with fuel. Turn off and secure propane tanks.Turn off and secure propane tanks. Fill the bathtub and containers with Fill the bathtub and containers with

water for sanitary use.water for sanitary use. Set refrigerator to the coldest setting.Set refrigerator to the coldest setting.


Have plenty of spare batteries for Have plenty of spare batteries for radios, flashlights and toys.radios, flashlights and toys.

If you stay home, have plenty of If you stay home, have plenty of emergency food and water.emergency food and water.

Buy or freeze extra ice. Keep three Buy or freeze extra ice. Keep three bags per person if space allows.bags per person if space allows.

Block ice will keep longer in a cooler Block ice will keep longer in a cooler than crushed or cubed ice.than crushed or cubed ice.


Turn off utilities if authorities order.Turn off utilities if authorities order. Refill prescription medications.Refill prescription medications. Waterproof important documents.Waterproof important documents. Arrange to safeguard your boat.Arrange to safeguard your boat. Make arrangements for your pets. They are Make arrangements for your pets. They are

not allowed in shelters. not allowed in shelters. Service animals are not pets. They are Service animals are not pets. They are

allowed in shelters.allowed in shelters. Include pet/service animal supplies.Include pet/service animal supplies.


Do not drain your swimming pool. Do not drain your swimming pool. (Lower the water about 12 inches.)(Lower the water about 12 inches.)

Monitor the Lee County EOC website Monitor the Lee County EOC website www.LeeEOC.comwww.LeeEOC.com for information. for information.

Hurricane PreparationHurricane PreparationDuring the StormDuring the Storm

Stay in an interior room, like a closet or Stay in an interior room, like a closet or bathroom.bathroom.

Stay away from doors and windows.Stay away from doors and windows. Closely monitor radio, TV or NOAA Weather Closely monitor radio, TV or NOAA Weather

Radio for official bulletins.Radio for official bulletins.

Hurricane PreparationHurricane PreparationDuring the StormDuring the Storm

Remain indoors during the storm, even Remain indoors during the storm, even when the “eye” passes over.when the “eye” passes over.

Avoid using corded electrical appliances Avoid using corded electrical appliances and corded telephones.and corded telephones.

Hurricane PreparationHurricane PreparationAfter the StormAfter the Storm

Stay away until authorities say it is safe Stay away until authorities say it is safe to return.to return.

Inspect your home for safety hazards.Inspect your home for safety hazards. Do not travel unnecessarily or sightsee.Do not travel unnecessarily or sightsee.

Electrical Utilities have detailed plans to restore Electrical Utilities have detailed plans to restore your electricity. Service will generally be restored your electricity. Service will generally be restored according to the following priorities.according to the following priorities.

1.1. Power plants, transmission lines and substations Power plants, transmission lines and substations

2.2. Main lines to critical infrastructure functions Main lines to critical infrastructure functions

3.3. Other main lines to bring the largest number of Other main lines to bring the largest number of customers on in the quickest time possible customers on in the quickest time possible

4.4. Neighborhood (block-by-block) restorationNeighborhood (block-by-block) restoration

Hurricane PreparationHurricane PreparationAfter the Storm – Electrical RestorationAfter the Storm – Electrical Restoration

Hurricane PreparationHurricane PreparationGenerator SafetyGenerator Safety

NEVERNEVER run your generator indoors. run your generator indoors. All generators produce deadly Carbon All generators produce deadly Carbon

Monoxide (CO).Monoxide (CO). CO is Colorless, Odorless and Tasteless.CO is Colorless, Odorless and Tasteless.

Install a CO detector for added safety.Install a CO detector for added safety.

Hurricane PreparationHurricane PreparationGenerator SafetyGenerator Safety

Unless you have a transfer switch, do Unless you have a transfer switch, do not connect your generator to your not connect your generator to your home’s electrical system.home’s electrical system.

Plug appliances directly into the Plug appliances directly into the generator outlets.generator outlets. Use heavy duty, outdoor rated extension Use heavy duty, outdoor rated extension

cords.cords. Do not overload the generator with too many Do not overload the generator with too many

things at once.things at once.

Hurricane PreparationHurricane PreparationPrepare Your SuppliesPrepare Your Supplies

A change of clothing and sturdy shoesA change of clothing and sturdy shoes Cash, identification and important Cash, identification and important

paperspapers Prescription medicines and spare Prescription medicines and spare

eyeglasseseyeglasses Special items for elderly or disabled Special items for elderly or disabled

(adaptive aids and specialty supplies)(adaptive aids and specialty supplies)


One gallon of water per person per day for One gallon of water per person per day for a minimum of 3 daysa minimum of 3 days

Food that does not require cookingFood that does not require cooking Disposable eating/cooking utensilsDisposable eating/cooking utensils Manual can/bottle openerManual can/bottle opener Baby items: food, diapers, powder, etc.Baby items: food, diapers, powder, etc.


Portable radio and extra batteriesPortable radio and extra batteries Flashlights with extra batteries and bulbsFlashlights with extra batteries and bulbs Corded telephone (works without Corded telephone (works without

household electricity)household electricity) Plastic trash bagsPlastic trash bags Supplies for pets and service animalsSupplies for pets and service animals

Hurricane PreparationHurricane PreparationShelter LivingShelter Living

Not all shelters are open for all events.Not all shelters are open for all events. Know the location of several shelters Know the location of several shelters

near you.near you. Listen to the media for open shelters.Listen to the media for open shelters. Transportation may be available…Transportation may be available…

via Special LeeTran Bus Routes.via Special LeeTran Bus Routes. through Special Needs Shelter Program (call through Special Needs Shelter Program (call

533-3640 for information).533-3640 for information).


HOSPITALS ARE NOT PUBLIC SHELTERSHOSPITALS ARE NOT PUBLIC SHELTERS If you have special medical needs, If you have special medical needs,

register with the County’s Special Needs register with the County’s Special Needs Shelter program.Shelter program.

Call 533-3640 for more information on the Call 533-3640 for more information on the Special Needs Shelter Program.Special Needs Shelter Program.


Bring personal hygiene items.Bring personal hygiene items. Bring blankets and/or a cot for sleeping.Bring blankets and/or a cot for sleeping. Bring quiet toys and games for kids.Bring quiet toys and games for kids. Bring comfort foods and snacks.Bring comfort foods and snacks. Be considerate of others.Be considerate of others.


Pets are not allowed in public shelters unless Pets are not allowed in public shelters unless the shelter is designated “pet friendly”. the shelter is designated “pet friendly”.

Contact Emergency Management for “pet Contact Emergency Management for “pet friendly” shelter information.friendly” shelter information.

Service animals are not pets. They are Service animals are not pets. They are allowed in all shelters.allowed in all shelters.

Do not bring alcoholic beverages or weapons.Do not bring alcoholic beverages or weapons. Smoking is not allowed in public shelters.Smoking is not allowed in public shelters.

Important NumbersImportant NumbersLee CountyLee County

Emergency Operations Center 533-3622Emergency Operations Center 533-3622 Storm Information HotlineStorm Information Hotline 477-1900 477-1900

(only when activated) (only when activated) United Way Information (anytime) 211United Way Information (anytime) 211 Red Cross Red Cross 278-3401 278-3401 Emergency Medical Service 335-1600Emergency Medical Service 335-1600 Salvation ArmySalvation Army 278-1551 278-1551 Health DepartmentHealth Department 332-9501 332-9501 Animal ServicesAnimal Services 432-2083 432-2083

Important NumbersImportant NumbersLaw EnforcementLaw Enforcement

Lee County Sheriff Lee County Sheriff 477-1000477-1000 Cape Coral PoliceCape Coral Police 574-0606574-0606 Ft. Myers PoliceFt. Myers Police 338-2160 338-2160 Sanibel PoliceSanibel Police 472-3111472-3111 Florida Highway Patrol Florida Highway Patrol 278-7100278-7100 Florida Fish & Wildlife Florida Fish & Wildlife 332-6966 332-6966 US Coast GuardUS Coast Guard 463-5754463-5754

Important NumbersImportant NumbersHospitalsHospitals

Health Park Medical Ctr.Health Park Medical Ctr. 433-7799 433-77999981 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers9981 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers

Lee Memorial HospitalLee Memorial Hospital 332-1111 332-11112776 Cleveland Avenue, Ft. Myers2776 Cleveland Avenue, Ft. Myers

SW Florida Regional Med Ctr.SW Florida Regional Med Ctr. 939-1147 939-11472727 Winkler Avenue, Ft. Myers2727 Winkler Avenue, Ft. Myers

HOSPITALS ARE NOT PUBLIC SHELTERSHOSPITALS ARE NOT PUBLIC SHELTERS

Important NumbersImportant NumbersHospitalsHospitals

Cape Coral HospitalCape Coral Hospital 574-2323574-2323636 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral636 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral

Lehigh Regional Medical Ctr.Lehigh Regional Medical Ctr. 369-2101 369-21011500 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres1500 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres

Gulf Coast HospitalGulf Coast Hospital 768-5000768-500013681 Doctors Way, Ft. Myers13681 Doctors Way, Ft. Myers

HOSPITALS ARE NOT PUBLIC SHELTERSHOSPITALS ARE NOT PUBLIC SHELTERS

For More InformationFor More Information

٭ Call Lee County Emergency Call Lee County Emergency Management at 239-533-3622Management at 239-533-3622

٭ Attend a community hurricane Attend a community hurricane seminar. seminar. (Call or visit our website for a (Call or visit our website for a schedule)schedule)

٭ Review the Review the ALL HAZARDS GUIDE.ALL HAZARDS GUIDE. (Call or visit our website for a copy)(Call or visit our website for a copy)

٭ Internet: www.Lee-County.comInternet: www.Lee-County.com or or www.LeeEOC.com www.LeeEOC.com

Watch this channel for continuing updates

and information issued by the Lee County Emergency Operations Center.

hurricane preparation you are the person most responsible for your safety!

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