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PBSO Hurricane Preparedness
Preparedness is essential, and Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and the members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office
would like to ensure you and your family’s safety during the Hurricane Season.
Below please find information, which will help you and your family become better prepared for any situation
Hurricane related. If you need additional information, please refer to the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office
website at www.pbso.org and don’t forget to print out an Emergency Door Hanger if you or someone you know
will need assistance before or after the storm.
Develop a Family Hurricane Plan
Discuss the types of hazards that could affect your family.
Know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge,
flooding and wind.
Secure your home (doors and windows).
Locate a SAFE ROOM or the SAFE AREAS in the home
for each hurricane hazard.
Determine safe escape routes and meeting places prior
to the storm
Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all
your family members have a single point of contact.
Make arrangements prior to the storm for pets in case
of mandatory evacuation.
Gather all non-emergency phone numbers and discuss
the proper use of 911 with all children.
Prepare a Family First Aid Kit and put it in the SAFE
ROOM.
Have a battery-operated radio for weather and safety
updates.
Hurricane Watch
vs. Hurricane Warning:
Know the Difference
Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are a possibility
for a specific area usually within 24 to 36 hours.
Hurricane Warning: A Hurricane is expected within
24 hours or less (winds 74 miles per hour or greater, or
dangerously high water or rough seas). Begin precautionary
actions immediately.
Prepare a Disaster Supply Kit:
• Water (1 gallon per person for 3 to 7 days)
• Food (3 to 7 day supply for each person)
• non-perishable packaged or canned food/juices
• foods for infants or elderly individuals
• snack foods
• non-electric can opener
• cooking tools/fuel
• paper plates/plastic utensils
• Blankets/Pillows, etc.
• Clothing
• First Aid Kit/Medicines/Prescription Drugs
• Special Items
• Toiletries/Hygiene items/Moisture wipes
• Flashlight/Batteries
• Radio (battery operated)
• Cash
• Keys
• Toys/Books/Games for children
• Important documents (waterproof container:
birth certificates, insurance documents, medical
records, bank account information, pictures)
• Tools
• Vehicle fuel tanks filled
• Pet care items (If not going to shelter)
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