FSCA NEWS

Hurricane Season 2008: Be Prepared

Now that the 2008 hurricane season is here, I encourage all Floridians to be prepared by creating a family emergency plan, stocking up on supplies, and taking precautions to protect your family and belongings. Please visit the following links for useful information:

http://www.floridadisaster.org/ - Provides helpful information to best prepare you, your family, and businesses in the event of a disaster;

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes  - Includes key facts about hurricane readiness and recovery including how best to prevent illness and injuries during and after a storm;

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ - Contains up-to-date maps and projections of storm tracks; and

www.weather.gov/alerts/fl.html - Provides county-specific warning and weather alerts (throughout Florida.)

Source: June 03, 2008 - June 03, 2008