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Quick Links for Hurricane Milton
- NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center Facebook
- Warnings/Cone Interactive Map
- Arrival Time of Winds
- Wind History
- Warnings/Cone
- Static Images
- Warnings and Surface WindKey Messages
- Mensajes Claves
- Storm Surge Inundation
- Rainfall Potential
- Flash Flooding Potential
- Hurricane Wind Speed Probability
- 50-knot Wind Speed Probability
- Tropical Storm Wind Speed Probability
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City and county INFORMATION and SAFETY guides:
CITY INFO
- Hurricane Milton | City of Port St. Lucie
- City of Fort Pierce Hurricane Preparedness
- City of Port St Lucie - Hurricanes and Storms *note: The City will not be distributing sandbags. The City does not recommend the use of sandbags to prevent water from seeping into a building. They are more effective in controlling the flow of water. Sandbags also can cause problems following a storm, potentially clogging drainage systems.
- City of Stuart Emergency Management
COUNTY INFO
MEMBER RECOMMENDED Weather Reports
- Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle
- Mike's Weather Page
- Buddy's Weather Page
- Matt Devitt WINK Weather
- Denis Phillips
- Bryan Norcross
- Cris Martinez WPBF
- Eric Burris - Meteorologist
- Ryan Hall, Y'all
- Central Meteorológica y Geológica del Caribe
- BJ'S Weather Page
- Mr. Weatherman YouTube
- The Weather Channel
- Local Weather from the NWS (National Weather Service)
- WPTV
Storm Information and weather Links:
public School Information and Updates
- American Red Cross Palm Beaches-Treasure Coast Region
- The National Hurricane Center - Hurricane Milton
- FEMA - Events, Hurricane Preparedness Tips, Press Releases & Fact Sheets
- Florida Division of Emergency Management -MyFlorida.com Official Page
public School Information and Updates
public School Information and Updates
public School Information and Updates
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
public School Information and Updates
public School Information and Updates
- SLC Special Needs Shelter
- Martin County Emergency Shelters (including special needs and pet shelters)
- St Lucie County Shelter & Evacuation - storm emergency information
- SLC Shelter Locator
- SLC Pet Friendly Shelter Locator (2)
Pets & Animals
Make An Emergency Plan:
Hurricane Shutter faqs
Hurricane Shutter faqs
Make An Emergency Plan:
Hurricane Shutter faqs
- Hurricane Shutters Homepage (noaa.gov) - storm emergency information
- Know when it’s time to take down your shutters
WHEN TO INSTALL SHUTTERS
When a Hurricane Watch is issued for your area check all mechanisms and hardware again, and maybe pre-install the more difficult shutters. If you live in an evacuation zone and it will take 2 or 3 hours to complete your shutter installation, you may want to start during the Watch phase. If you are not in an evacuation zone you should time your installation early in the Warning phase so that you are not struggling with panels during high winds.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
In Florida, insurance companies often strongly recommend or require homeowners to install hurricane shutters to protect their property during a storm. While not all policies explicitly mandate shutters, failing to use them can lead to penalties on claims. For example, Citizens Insurance, the state’s largest property insurer, imposes a penalty of up to 15% on claims if homeowners don’t put up shutters before a storm1.
It’s always a good idea to check your specific policy details or consult with your insurance provider to understand their requirements and recommendations.
Make An Emergency Plan:
Make An Emergency Plan:
Make An Emergency Plan:
- Florida Division of Emergency Management - storm emergency information
- Storm Emergency Kit Checklist
MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | FWC (myfwc.com)
• Make a plan by determining your evacuation routes for hurricane season and knowing your zones.
• Build a disaster kit by assembling needed hurricane supplies and restocking items that need to be replenished or replaced.
• Prepare your home by installing shutters, cleaning gutters and drains, and trimming trees and shrubs.
• Secure your boats by moving your vessel out of the water if you can and protecting it if you can’t.
Hurricane Preparedness tips:
St Lucie County
- Know your risk - emergency information
- Take time to stock your disaster supply kit with at least 7 days of supplies
- Prepare for hurricane season by knowing about the different alerts & the difference between watches & warnings.
- Do you know what to do when a storm threatens our community? - storm emergency information
Don't go outside until the storm has passed
Stay away from downed power lines
Run generators in outside or in open areas (never indoors)
Never walk or drive through flooded waters
CBS 12
hurricane categories:
Hurricane Season 2024
Hurricane Categories - wind strengths and potential damage to be experienced
2024 HURRICANE NAMES
2024 HURRICANE NAMES
- Alberto
- Beryl
- Chris
- Debby
- Ernesto
- Francine
- Gordon
- Helene
- Isaac
- Joyce
- Kirk
- Leslie
- Milton
- Nadine
- Oscar
- Patty
- Rafael
- Sara
- Tony
- Valerie
- William
how to help
A Short List Of Where To Donate
Donate to Hurricane Helene Relief | American Red Cross
Your donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) to make a financial donation or to schedule a blood donation appointment. Individuals can also text the word HELENE to 90999 to make a donation.
Disaster Recovery Fund | United Way of Florida (uwof.org)
Contributions to the UWOF Disaster Fund will be directed to Florida communities most impacted by a disaster of any kind. One donation can be made to benefit multiple communities or directed to a specific need or location/county.
Donate to the Florida Disaster Fund - Volunteer Florida
The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. In partnership with the public sector, private sector and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities.
Donate to Emergency Disaster Services (helpsalvationarmy.org)
When you support Salvation Army disaster services, 100% of your donation is applied to the disaster relief operation you select. And The Salvation Army NEVER applies an administrative fee to any disaster gift. If disaster donations exceed identified needs, excess funds will be restricted to support future disaster services.
CARE is providing emergency cash assistance to help families in underserved communities who have been affected by Helene. The assistance aims to address their most urgent needs such as food, water, emergency housing and medication.
References:
How to Help with Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts (yahoo.com)
Hurricane Helene relief: How to help victims, donate to charities (usatoday.com)
How To Help Hurricane Helene Victims, Where To Donate | Weather.com
Hurricane Helene: Help storm victims, emergency resources list - Fast Company
Helene was a Category 4 storm when it made landfall near Perry, Fla., on Thursday, Sept. 26.
Within hours, Helene delivered damaging wind gusts as well as “catastrophic, life-threatening, and record-breaking” flooding.
As of Sept. 27, millions still remain without power in Florida.
The devastation in Steinhatchee, Fl, is beyond words: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/nbF7MKs2aT4oCDcJ
“Numerous significant landslides” are also expected in the southeastern Appalachians.
While donations of clothing, food and bottled water inevitably rush in, aid organizations say they can create logistical nightmares. A financial contribution to a reputable organization, on the other hand, can be funneled to wherever and whatever need is greatest.