Hurricane Preparedness Resources
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To stay up to date on the status of a storm:
See live updates from the Melbourne Florida Weather Forecast Office. |
ES - Recursos de seguridad en huracanes | HT - Resous Sekirite Siklòn
Print Out Your Own Hurricane Preparedness Guide
Our office has adapted the resources below into a convenient PDF to download/print and use at home. We encourage you to use the checklist on page 1 to prepare and keep the full guide in your hurricane kit so you have contact information and resources saved, even if the internet is out!
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What actions should I take to be prepared?
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Have a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio and battery backup to receive important weather and other emergency-related warnings.
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Build a disaster supply kit and have a family and/or business plan. Remember to also have a plan for pets.
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Determine if your home is in a storm surge evacuation zone. If so, learn what needs to be done if you evacuate or stay when a storm is moving toward your area.
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Learn how to prepare your home from wind damage before a storm threatens your area.
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Consider insuring your home or business from flood loss.
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Make sure that all other aspects of your home are as protected from hurricanes as possible.
What should I do when a Watch or Warning is issued?
When a HURRICANE WATCH is issued, it means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area. The hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds. This watch should trigger your family's disaster plan, and proactive measures should be initiated, especially those actions that require extra time such as securing a boat, leaving a barrier island, etc.
When a HURRICANE WARNING is issued, it means that hurricane conditions are expected within the warning area. The hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds. Once this warning has been issued, your family should be in the process of completing proactive actions and deciding the safest location to be during the storm.
What should I do during a hurricane?
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Monitor TV, Radio, and Social Media
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National Weather Service radio frequency: 162.475
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Florida public radio emergency network: 98.1 FM
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City of Orlando emergency radio station: 1650 AM
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Follow FEMA and local news updates on social media
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Follow instructions from local officials (follow me at @RepMaxwellFrost)
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Evacuate immediately if you are instructed by local authorities
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Stay inside and away from windows and doors
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Never drive or wade through water
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Never enter a damaged building
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Call 911 if you are in life-threatening danger.
Helpful Contacts
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TO FIND A SHELTER, text shelter and your zip code to 43362.
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FEMA: (800) 621-3362
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Florida state assistance line: (800) 342-3557
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Orange county emergency management: (407) 836-9140
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Orlando emergency management: (407) 246-4357
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Download the free FEMA APP for your cell phone
Getting Important Updates
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During an emergency, our office will share updates and resources on our social media channels (@RepMaxwellFrost).
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City of Orlando Resources
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NOAA National Hurricane Center
The National Hurricane Center is your source for the watches, warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous tropical weather. The NHC is part of the National Weather Service and provides valuable information about all oceanic and weather disasters. -
Orange County Resources
Check the status of county emergency services, find supply distribution centers, and learn how you can prepare for hurricanes here.
Local Resources