Brevard County, Florida Hurricane Protection
Information, Businesses & Services

Hurricanes in Brevard County, Florida and throughout the Space Coast
over the years have left their path of destruction.As residents and visitors in Brevard, it's important to be prepared. A
hurricane watch in Brevard means conditions
are
possible within 36 hours. This watch should put you on-guard for
protective measures. A hurricane warning
means sustained winds are at least 74 mph and expected within 24 hours. If the warning
has been issued, it's time to complete all ways to protect you and your family and determining the safest location.
First Steps 1st to make sure you are
prepared for a hurricane that could reach Brevard County, Florida:
Make sure you have a disaster supply kit. All too often, people
procrastinate and don't start building their kits until too late. Don't
let this happen to you. The following is a list of items needed in order
to be prepared:
Water: Water, water and more water.
Calculate at least 18 gallons per person. This takes in consideration
1/2 gallon for drinking and 2 gallons for bathing, Tip Try freezing
water ahead of time. You can never have enough ice and it runs out
quickly. Food: Ready-to-eat (canned
meats, vegetables, & fruits), canned milk, snacks, instant coffee, soft
drinks & tea. Keep the basics around such as sugar, salt, pepper, an
vitamins. In other words, things you use every day.
Supplies and tools: Flashlights,
cash, paper plates, plastic utensils, can opener, utility knife, first
aid kit, fire extinguisher, pliers, tape tube tent, matches, compass,
signal flare, paper, pencil, plastic sheeting, map of evacuation routes,
fully-charged cell phone, portable cooler, battery-operated lock,
transistor radio preparedness manual. Personal
Items: Toilet paper, towels, soap, shampoo, personal
products, medicine, rubbing alcohol, sun protection, inset repellent,
rain gear, sturdy shoes, blankets, and pillows.
Baby Items: Diapers, formula,
powdered mil, jarred baby foods, and medications.
Sanitation: Along with personal items, add plastic,
garbage bags, plastic bucket, household chlorine bleach and
disinfectant.
Hotlines for Emergency Relief:
Florida Emergency Information Line: 1-800-342-3557
Volunteer and donations Hotline: 1-800-FLHELP1
American Red Cross Information Hotline: 1-866-438-4636
Follow our links to help you and your families, businesses, and pets be
protected.
Florida Division of Emergency
Management, American Red Cross,
FEMA,
"511" Statewide Service
(Good to know if you
need to evacuate)
By
calling one number, 511, motorists everywhere in the state of Florida
can find out about construction
updates, lane closures, traffic incidents, and severe weather reports. For more
information, click here.

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