In his latest newsletter, Commissioner Lamar Fisher advises us hurricane season is here and the time to prepare is now! Every year, Broward County provides resources with the most up to date information residents can use before, during and after a storm. As we gear up for this hurricane season, residents are encouraged to review and keep handy the links, materials and phone numbers provided below.
- Broward.org/hurricane: Broward County’s Official Hurricane Site with comprehensive preparedness and response information.
- Hurricane Preparedness Guide: a comprehensive 24-page guide, available digitally.
- Spanish version- La Guia Oficial de Preparacion para Huracanes del Condado de Broward
- Residents At Risk: includes information on those with disabilities, elderly, homeless, special needs, shelters and the Vulnerable Population Registry.
- Digital “A-Z” Preparation Guide: Contains useful information (A-Z) to help you prepare for and recover from an emergency.
- Kids Website: includes information on creating a supply kit for kids and recommended reading for kids.
- Please PAW-TECT Us Too!: a hurricane kit checklist for pets.
- Hurricane Shopping Guide: an eight-week shopping guide.
Register for the Emergency Alert Notification System:
Facebook.com/BrowardCountyGovernment
Emergency Hotline: 311 or 954-831-4000
The newsletter contains updates on the Sand Bypass Project, Water Safety Month, vacancies on county advisory boards, and the Animal Care Shelter needs.
