Hurricane Preparedness
October 7, 2024
Please make sure that you and your condo are prepared, just in case we have damaging weather from Hurricane Milton.
Make sure all items are removed or secured on the outside of your unit.
Below is a link to the St. John’s County Hurricane Preparedness website for additional tips on what you need to do to prepare.
https://www.sjcfl.us/departments/emergency-mgmt/
Checklists to use for Hurricane Preparedness
Prepare Ahead for the Trip – On the Road
- Cash | Credit Cards
- Important Documents
- Road Maps
- Jumper Cables
- Tire Repair Kit
- Flashlight | Batteries
- Battery Operated Radio
- Fire Extinguisher
- Blankets | Sleeping Bags
- Pillows
- Toiletries
- Medications
- First Aid Kit
- Extra Baby Supplies
- Non-Perishable Foods
- Drinking Water
- Games | Books
Prepare in Advance for a Hurricane – Stay at Home
- Non-Perishable Foods
- Drinking Water
- First Aid Kit
- Medications
- Cash | Credit Cards
- Flashlight | Batteries
- Battery Operated Radio
- Manual Can Opener
- Extra Baby Supplies
- Games | Books
- Fire Extinguisher
- Phone | Non-Portable
- Fill Tub with Water for Sanitation
- Porta-Pot | Well Water Users
- Close storm shutters, and stay away from windows. Flying glass from broken windows could injure you.
- Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the coldest setting and open only when necessary. If you lose power, food will last longer. Keep a thermometer in the refrigerator to be able to check the food temperature when the power is restored.
- Turn on your TV/radio, or check your city/county website every 30 minutes in order to get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.
If you are Going to a Shelter
- 3-Day Supply of Water
- 3-Day Supply of Non-Perishable Foods
- Medications | Specialized Supplies
- Diabetic’s on Insulin | Small Cooler for Insulin
- Toiletries
- Flashlight | Batteries
- Pillows | Blankets
- Sleeping Bag | Egg Crate Mattress
- Cot | Lawn Chair
- Important Papers | Identification
- Extra Clothing
- Books | Magazines | Cards, etc.
- Caregiver – If you have Special Needs
- Close storm shutters, clean off all debris from the exterior of your property to prevent flying objects from causing damage.
I hope this helps you prepare, as much as possible, for the upcoming weather!
Everyone stay safe!!!