Hurricane Preparedness

When it comes to spreading the word about hurricane preparedness, it truly is everyone’s responsibility.  Spreading the word about surviving the storm to friends, neighbors, coworkers and other people you know is the most effective way to let them know about the threat we face from these storms. 

To assist your outreach efforts, Pinellas County has assembled the following resources. Please feel free to incorporate them into your next meeting.

• Hurricane and disaster preparedness videos
  
• Pinellas County evacuation map.
• Entire Hurricane Guide
• Evacuation map - Poster - 11" x 17" (3MB)
• Evacuation Map - Poster - 22" x 32" (8MB)
• Evacuation Map - Poster - 47" x 74" (9MB)
  

If you are a member of a homeowner’s or community association, there are things you can be doing to make your neighborhood more disaster resistant.  The Clearwater Neighborhood Association has prepared an outstanding guide that could serve as a model to prepare your neighborhood group.

• Neighborhood Survival Kit

Presentation & Classes Available:

If your organization, school or place of employment would like a presenter, contact Pinellas County Communications to arrange for a speaker. Please review the list of topics at our Speakers Bureau website and fill in the online request form.

If you have any questions or feedback, please call (727) 464-4600.

Presentation Topics include:

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What is a hurricane? How do they form?
What are their effects?

Learn the Basics:

1. The Four Hazards -  Always be aware of these
2. Being Prepared - Why you need to be ready early
3. Your Evacuation Level - Should you stay or go?
4. The Saffir-Simpson Scale - What it is and how it’s used
5. Hurricane Tracking - How it’s done
6. Harden Your Home - How to help prevent damage

7. Watch Video - Hurricane 101 presentation!
   Vea el Huracán 101 en Español

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Learn the dangers of some commonly held beliefs when hurricanes approach. Not only will you find the real story, you may also save your life if the big one comes.

• The Dirty Dozen - 12 commonly held myths
• Knowledge is Power - Gain control of your safety
• Don’t Panic - Stay prepared and well informed
• Be Prepared - It only takes one storm
• Truth about Shelters - Use them only as last resort
• Watch Video - Myths put to the ultimate test

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Hurricane season can be a very frightening time for younger family members. By using experiments and easy-to-understand language, your youngsters can find some control over these scary situations.

• What Is A Hurricane?
• How Do They Form?
• Why Do Hurricanes Have Names?
• What Can I Do To Get Ready?
• How Do They Track Hurricanes?

• Watch the Hurricanes for Kids video!

• Check out our Hurricanes for Kids Activity Book!
  
  

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Pre-season Presentation Only

Don’t wait until a hurricane is approaching. Learn why you should prepare early for the hurricane season.

• Know Your Zone - Know which evacuation zone you live in
• Building Your Survival Kit – Don’t busting your budget
• Preparation or Panic - It’s your choice
• Safeguarding Your Home -  And your wallet
• Hurricane History - It only takes one storm
• Now is the Time - Don’t wait - prepare today

Does a storm need to be a monster to do damage?

Learn about:

• The Saffir-Simpson Scale and How It Works
• What the Categories Mean
• How Bad Small Storms Can Be
• Which Storms Have Done the Most Damage