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 Hurricane Information from the Department of Health

• Precautions for Drinking Water: English (29kb pdf) | Spanish (28kb pdf)

• Health Officials Warn Of Carbon Monoxide Dangers (36kb pdf)

• Precautions for Food Safety: English (40kb pdf) | Spanish (41kb pdf)

• Making A Disaster Supply Kit (45kb pdf)

• Warns of Health and Safety Risks After the Storm Has Passed:
  English   (37kb pdf) | Spanish (38kb pdf)

• Disaster Preparation for Families with Children (87kb pdf)

• Pet Preparedness

 Special Needs Shelter (SpNS) Information:

       Populations Vulnerable to High Winds and Flooding:

• Live in mobile homes
• Live in low areas
• Have special care requirements – especially those on electrically-operated medical equipment
• Live alone and require transportation

      Steps to Take Prior to Registration:

• Discuss your medical/ health condition with your physician and determine what essential needs you will require.
• Predetermine your evacuation destination and arrange for special care or transportation.
• If you need transportation or require special care, and have no other alternative, register with the SpNS Program of the Emergency Management Division by calling your local fire department.

    Items to Bring to the Shelter:

• Personal and medical information
• Daily prescription/ non-prescription medication for at least 3 days
• Special items such as hearing aids, eyeglasses, oxygen, special dietary food
• At least 2 changes of clothing, including warm jacket or sweater
• Blanket, pillow, folding chair, cot
• Personal hygiene items such as towel, washcloth, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, soap, diapers

    Special Needs Shelter Map (558kb pdf)

    Criteria for SpNS Evacuees (80kb pdf)

    SpNS Registration Form (32kb pdf)

    FAQ (19kb pdf)

 Hurricane Information:

• Check your Evacuation Level

• Hurricane Evacuation Map

• Hurricanes Preparedness Book

• National Hurricane Center

• After Storms English (940kb pdf) - Spanish (43kb pdf) - Creole (43kb pdf)

• Before the Disaster Prepare English (940kb pdf) - Spanish (935kb pdf)
  - Creole (895kb pdf)