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Residents,

As you all know, hurricane season is here.  Being prepared is vital during hurricane season, especially to coastal communities like Hillsboro Beach. We would like to ask every resident to begin his or her preparedness plans. Understanding a hurricane is important. The 2011 forecast advises us of a “above normal” hurricane season, with the threat of a hurricane most likely possibility.   According to FEMA, everyone should develop a disaster plan.

Plans vary however, according to the National Hurricane Center, plans should include:

• Understand the type of hazards that could affect your family. Hillsboro Beach is vulnerable to storm surges, flooding and high winds.
• Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may not be your home, but within your community.
• Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. These should be measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of miles.
• Have an out-of-state friend, as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact.
• Make a plan now for what to do with your pets if you need to evacuate.
• Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911.
• Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance.
• Use a NOAA weather radio. Remember to replace its battery every 6 months, as you do with your smoke detectors.
• Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes
• Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a Disaster Supply Kit.

Hurricane information will be provided via E-Mail as it becomes available to the Hillsboro Beach Police department. 

Thank you,

Chief Thomas Nagy

Important Documents:

Application

Checklist

Disabilities

Disability Brochure

Elderly

Emergency Preparedness for Vulnerable Residents

Evacuation

Family Emergency Plan

Hurricane Checklist

Important Phone Numbers

Medical Provider Change

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