Category Archives: summer safety
Communication Strategies: Hurricane Preparedness
It is important to plan ahead for yourself and your loved ones. You can do this by staying informed during hurricane season. Three strategies we recommend are using weather updates, social media, and having a communication plan with family or loved ones.
Preparing a Pet Plan: Hurricane Preparedness
It’s important to have a plan in place that accounts for every family member, including your pet. For many of us, our pets aren’t simply animals; they are family. They rely on us for food, shelter, and safety, just as much as we rely on them for companionship. This month we are focusing on making sure your furry friends are prepared and safe during a storm.
Hurricane Preparedness: you can refill your prescriptions in advance.
The “Emergency Prescription Refill” law was passed in Florida, which allows you to refill prescribed medications for 30 days during a disaster if there is a hurricane warning or an announced state of emergency.
DID YOU KNOW?: HURRICANE SEASON (emergency shelters)
In the case of an evacuation, you must be prepared to go to a safe zone or transport yourself to an emergency shelter. Emergency shelters accept all people of all abilities as long as they are open, but if you require additional assistance you may want to look into the Emergency and Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) or registering at a Special Needs Shelter.
