Crystal Pointe HOA - Announcements - Hurricane Information and numbers

Hurricane Information and numbers

7/27/2010

IMPORTAnT PHOne nUMBeRS

* eMeRgency ................................911
* eMeRgency MAnAgeMenT ..............561-712-6400
* Tdd (HeARIng IMPAIRed) ...........561-712-6343
* ReSOURce & cRISIS cOUnSeLIng ......211

Animal Care & Control...................561-233-1200

American Red Cross .....................561-833-7711

Code Enforcement.........................561-233-5500

Consumer Affairs ...........................561-712-6600

Consumer Assistance Hotline........800-227-8676

Contractor Certification..................561-233-5525

Engineering & Public Works ..........561-684-4000

FEMA.............................................800-621-3362

Fire Rescue – Non-Emergency .....561-712-6550

Insurance Commissioner...............561-681-6392

FPL Power Outages ......................561-697-8000

Health Department ........................561-840-4500

Palm Tran ......................................561-841-4200

Palm Tran Connection...................561-649-9838

Price Gouging Hotline....................866-966-7226

Public Affairs Department .............561-355-2754

Public Safety Department .............561-712-6470

Roads, Drainage, Bridges ............561-684-4018

Salvation Army...............................561-686-3530

School Board ................................561-357-7500

Sheriff (PBSO) – Non-Emergency.561-688-3000

Solid Waste Authority ...................561-640-4000

Traffic Signal Repair .....................561-683-6885

United Way ....................................561-375-6600

*PBC Water Utilities ......................561-493-6000

Emergency Repairs 24 hrs.......561-740-4600

dURIng A wARnIng
defInITIOn: a hUrricane warning means hUrricane-force
conditions (sUstained winds of at least 74 mph) are expected
in yoUr area in 24 hoUrs or less.
Mandatory Evacuation: WE ARE REQUIRED TO EVACUATE AT ANY HURRICANE GREATER THAN A CATEGORY 2..
If yOU LeAve:

. Notify your family members that you are evacuating

. Bring along your pre-assembled evacuation supply kit including water, snacks, cash and medications

. Bring driver license, photo ID, proof of address, proof of insurance, loan papers, deeds and important

documents, family photos, pets (unless other arrangements were made), an address book and a list

of important phone numbers including family contacts

. Gas up your vehicle (Do not enter an evacuation route on less than a full tank.)

. Put up shutters, if you have them

. Secure patio/yard furniture

. Secure all doors and windows

. If boarding pets, take them to their destination

. Lock up your home and allow at least twice the usual travel time. Avoid flooded roads and beware of

washed out bridges and canals.

. Go to your predetermined host home or an emergency shelter, if necessary. (Note: Pets are not

allowed at Red Cross shelters – only official service animals.)

. Notify your prearranged family contact when you arrive at your storm-safe location

. Never leave without having a clear destination.

If yOU STAy: CAT 1 OR 2

. Finish putting up shutters (Do not attempt to go buy plywood at this point.)

. Leave radio or TV on an emergency information station

. Do laundry

. Move vehicle(s) into a garage or next to a building; avoid parking near trees and utility poles

. Get out your emergency supply kit and keep handy

. Fill water containers, bath tub and sinks

. Freeze water jugs and fill ice chest

. Turn refrigerator to lowest setting and lower A/C (Turn their circuit breakers off after power goes out.)

. Recharge batteries

. Place flashlights and batteries throughout the house and keep one with you (Do not use candles.)

. Secure all doors and windows, including garage door

. Double-check safe room

HOMe SAfeTy cHeckLIST

. Check metal and wood support columns on patios for rust and wood decay.

. Check the anchoring of the air-conditioning compressor to see if it feels loose.

. Check tie beam for crumbling concrete and rusted steel rods.

. Look for cracks in your exterior walls as well as the foundation. Cracks are caused by shifts in the

ground below the house, typically caused by rotting vegetation. Cracks less than one-half inch wide

are common in walls and do not mean that the wall is weak. (Only wide cracks indicate a

problem.)

. Replace old or damaged garage doors with a stronger model.

. Replace old or damaged doors with stronger ones. For doubled-sided entry doors, add a heavyduty

dead bolt or replace the existing dead bolt with a stronger one.

. Keep your property clear of debris and other items that can become wind-borne missiles.

. Check for loose rain gutters and moldings.

If you don’t live in an evacuation zone or a mobile home, you should probably stay home if your
house is secure, shuttered and can withstand a hurricane. Make sure family members or a neighbor
know that you will be there. Gather all supplies you will need early. As part of your family plan,
determine a "safe room" in your residence where you can ride out the storm. During the storm,
stay in rooms without windows such as a bathroom, pantry, laundry room, stairwell, hallway or
large interior closet. Stay away from exterior windows and doors.
Stock the safe room with:

. Food

. Water

. Flashlights

. Battery-operated radio or TV

. Medication

. Clothing

. Mattress, blankets and pillows

. Cell phone (precharged)

. Games or books

. Important papers

. Baby supplies if needed

. Extra batteries

. Pet supplies if needed

SAfe ROOM

Have a corded phone in storage. Cordless phones don’t

work without electricity. CELL PHONE

Ceramic tile stays cool in hot weather. So after long hours

without air conditioning or fans, try lying on the tile to

cool off.

After a storm there is a lot of debris on the roadways that

can puncture a tire. It’s smart to have a can of seal-in-air

in your car so you can quickly and easily repair a flat.

EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT
Perishable items should be changed or replaced every six months.
Essentials:

q Battery-operated radio

q Flashlight

q Extra batteries

Water:

q 5 gallons per person, minimum,

in a food-grade plastic container

q Additional water for sanitation

Food:

q Minimum 5 to 7 day supply of non-perishable

food that requires no preparation

q Dry cereal

q Peanut butter

q Canned fruits

q Canned vegetables

q Canned juice

q Ready-to-eat canned meats

q Ready-to-eat soups

q Quick energy snacks

First-Aid Kit:

q Scissors

q Sun screen

q Thermometer

q Tweezers

q Needle

q Cleansing agent/soap

q Latex gloves (2 pairs)

q Moistened towelettes

q Assorted sizes of safety pins

q Two-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)

q Two-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

q Triangular bandages (3)

q Tube of petroleum jelly

q Sterile adhesive bandages

q Laxative

q Anti-diarrhea medication

q Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever

q Antacid (for stomach upset)

q Antibiotic ointment

Sanitation:

q Disinfectant

q Household chlorine bleach

q Soap, liquid detergent

q Personal hygiene items

q Feminine supplies

q Plastic bucket with tight lid

q Toilet paper, towelettes, paper towels

q Plastic garbage bags, ties

Tools and Supplies:

q Whistle

q Aluminum foil

q Crowbar

q Compass

q Paper, pencil

q Plastic sheeting

q Medicine dropper

q Needles, thread

q Signal flare

q Matches in a waterproof container

q Assorted nails, wood screws

q Pliers, screwdriver, hammer

q Plastic storage containers

q Heavy cotton or hemp rope

q Cash or traveler’s checks, change

q Map of the area (for locating shelters)

q Non-electric can opener, utility knife

q Paper plates and plastic utensils

q Tape, duct and plumber’s tape

q Patch kit and can of seal-in-air for tires

q Wrench to turn off gas and water

Clothing and Bedding:

q Sunglasses

q Rain gear

q Hat and gloves

q Sturdy shoes or work boots

q Blankets or sleeping bags

For Baby:

q Formula

q Diapers

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q Medication

q Powdered milk

For Pets:

q Food

q Leash, harness and carrier

q Records of vaccinations

q Non-tippable food and water bowls

Important Family Documents:

q Important telephone numbers

q Record of bank account numbers

q Family records

q Inventory of valuable goods

q Copy of will, insurance policies,

contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds

q Record of credit card accounts

q Copy of passports, Social Security

cards, immunization records

Family Medical Needs:

q Insulin

q Prescription drugs

q Denture needs

q Extra eye glasses

q Contact lenses and supplies

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

q My water provider is____________________

phone #_______________(check water bill)

q My electric provider is___________________

phone #_______________(check electric bill)

q My gas provider is _____________________

phone #_______________(check gas bill)

q My garbage and debris pick-up is provided by

____________________________________

phone #_______________(call SWA page 13)