Hurricane Categories:
1: minimal; 74-95 mph winds 2: moderate; 96-110 mph winds 3: extensive; 111-130 mph winds 4: extreme; 131-155 mph winds 5: catastrophic; 156 mph and higher winds
Storm Preparations Most natural disasters happen with little or no warning.
Being prepared with emergency supplies and having a family communication plan can help reduce the physical and emotional impact in the wake of a storm. Just as you prepare for your family, Northeast Florida counties provide an emergency management system to help the community.
Emergency Preparedness Division Baker County ..........................................................259-6111 Clay County ............................................................284-7703 Duval County ..........................................................630-2472 Nassau County ........................................................548-4980 St. Johns County......................................................824-5550
Before a storm develops it is important to have a plan in
place. Assemble a disaster supply kit and keep it in a place that can be easily accessed in case of evacuation. Make sure that all members of your family know where the kit is stored. In the event of an evacuation, have enough food and water for at least three days and have fuel in your car’s gas tank.
Highways and roads may be closed during evacuation, so
plan out multiple travel routes. Make sure you stay informed during the storm. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio provides comprehensive 24-hour weather forecasts. The City of Jacksonville’s website has a detailed map of storm surge zones and evacuation routes, if needed. Call the City of Jacksonville's Central Operations Department at 630-2489 or visit
www.coj.net for more information.
Protect your home by boarding up windows and glass doors or installing hurricane shelters. Check your yard for any loose
objects such as patio furniture, plants, toys and lawn tools. Any objects that are outdoors and not secured may fly away in high winds.
Call your local emergency management or planning/zoning
office to find out if you live in a potential flood zone. If so, consider stocking up on sand bags to keep water out of your home.
LIGHTNING Lightning is a major threat during a thunderstorm. Its
unpredictability increases the risk to individuals and property. In a severe thunderstorm, it is best to be inside a sturdy building. When indoors, do not handle any electrical equipment because lightening can follow a wire. Also avoid bathtubs, sinks and faucets with metal pipes. If caught outdoors and no structure is available, avoid open areas that have trees, towers, power or telephone lines, and metal objects such as wire fences, bicycles or golf clubs. If in a car, pull onto the shoulder of a road, away from any trees that may fall on the vehicle and avoid any flooded roadways.
TORNADOES Northeast Florida’s tornados are not typically as powerful
as the ones in the Midwest, but can still cause significant damage. Tornadoes can reach 300 mph with an average forward speed of 30 mph. Watch the skies and stay tuned to weather radio or television for information. If a tornado warning occurs, take shelter immediately. When inside a building or home, stay inside a smaller inner room with no windows such as a bathroom or closet. Crouch low on the floor and cover your head with your hands. Tornadoes can develop rapidly, so advanced warning isn’t always possible. Always be aware of severe weather in your area.
Weather Words to Remember:
Tornado Watch: tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area Tornado Warning: tornado sighted or indicated on radar Waterspout: tornado that forms over warm water
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First Coast Relocation GuideTM
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