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General
Hurricane Information
Hurricane season runs from June 1st until November 30th. Hurricanes pose a
major threat to life and property, and contrary to popular belief, Flagler
County is not immune to hurricanes. It is essential to
learn the facts and be well prepared before a hurricane strikes.
Hurricanes produce storm surges, tornadoes, and often the most deadly of all,
inland flooding. Find out what to do before the hurricane strikes; when you should leave, where to go, and what you should take with you.
Individuals with special needs should
obtain information about registration with Flagler County by clicking
here.
For more general hurricane information, contact Flagler County Emergency Services at
(386) 437-8202 or at
www.FlaglerEmergency.com
For information regarding the My Safe Florida Grant program,
click here.
(Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public
records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a
public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead,
contact the city by phone or in writing.)
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Sources for Emergency Information:
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Flagler County Emergency Management
Information Line:
(386)437-8202 |
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www.flagleremergency.com |
NOAA Weather Radio -
www.nws.noaa.gov |
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www.FloridaDisaster.org |
The Weather Channel -
www.weather.com |
| WCEU TV, Channel 15 |
WESH TV, Channel 2 |
| WJXT TV, Channel 4 |
WCPX TV, Channel 6 |
| WFTV TV, Channel 9 |
Central Florida News TV, Channel 13 |
| WKRO 93.1 FM Radio |
WVYB 103.3 FM Radio |
| WHOG 95.7 FM Radio |
WOCL 105.9 FM Radio |
| WFBO 93.3 FM Radio |
WMGF 107.7 FM Radio |
| WGNE 99.9 FM Radio |
WRMP 1140 AM Radio (Spanish) |
| WSHE 100.3 FM Radio |
WNDB 1150 AM Radio |
Also on 540 AM Radio at 58 minutes after the
hour, Flagler County
Emergency Management will provide updated information. |
Hurricane Watch
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Hurricane Warning
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Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or Local radio or TV stations for
up to date storm information. |
Complete Preparation Activities |
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Prepare to bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor
decorations or ornaments, trash cans, hanging plants, and
anything else that can be picked up by the wind. |
Listen to the advice of local officials, and leave if told to
do so. |
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Prepare to cover all windows of your home. If shutters
have not been installed, use precut plywood as described
above. Note: Tape does not prevent windows from
breaking, so taping windows is not recommended. |
If you are not advised to evacuate, stay indoors, away from
windows.
Do not burn candles in an unattended room. Do not run
generators indoors to prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. |
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Fill your vehicle with gas. |
Be aware that the calm "eye" is deceptive; the storm is not
over. The worst part of the storm will happen once the
eye passes over that the winds blow from the opposite
direction. Trees, shrubs, buildings and other objects
damaged by the winds can be broken or destroyed by the secondary
winds. |
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Recheck manufactured home tie-downs. |
Be alert for tornadoes. Tornadoes can happen during a
hurricane and after it passes over. Remain indoors, in
the center of your home, in a closet of bathroom without
windows. |
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Check batteries and stock up on canned food , first aid
supplies, drinking water and medication.
Don't forget to take your animals with you if you must
leave. If you are not safe, they are not safe either. |
Stay away from flood waters. If you come upon a flooded
road, turn around and go another way. If you are caught
on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you,
get out of the car and climb to higher ground. |
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Last update:
04/22/2008 |
