With the threat of Hurricane Dorian heading towards the East Coast of Florida this Labor Day weekend, here is a checklist with links to get the information you need to keep you and your family safe.
Sign up for Emergency Warning systems
Local Warning Systems:
Alert Tampa will provide essential updates when a Hurricane is threatening the Bay Area about:
- Mandatory Evacuations
- Hurricane
- Gas Leak
- Hostage Situation
- Critical Threat
- Hurricane Re-Entry Orders
- Boil Water Orders
Click here to sign up for Alert Tampa
HCFL Alert is Hillsborough County's official mass notification system. HCFL will keep you informed about emergencies and certain non-emergency events in Hillsborough County.
Click here to sign up
For checklists, preparedness assistance, and information on vital emergency info click here to download the app
State Warning Systems:
County Emergency Management- county emergency management contacts and websites
Alert Florida- sign up to receive emergency alerts and other public safety notifications in your community
National Warning Systems / Mobile Apps:
Florida Storms- Florida Public Radio Emergency Network
Florida 511- Get up-to-the-minute, real-time traffic conditions, and incident information for the State of Florida with Florida 511.
FEMA- mobile app
Red Cross- mobile apps
Gas Buddy- Gas stations availability
Evacuations Zones and Shelters
To find your Tampa evacuation zone and Shelter Information click here
To find your Pinellas evacuation zone and Shelter Information click here
Pet Preparedness
Make sure your furry friends have a plan during an emergency weather situation
Get info on Pinellas County pet-friendly shelters click here
For information on Pet-friendly accommodations in Hillsborough County click here
Hurricane Supplies Checklist
According to Ready.gov here are some items that you should have in your Hurricane Kit:
- Water one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
- Extra batteries
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask
- Moist towelettes
- Garbage bags
- Plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn of utilities
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
To get more information on what you should have in your Hurricane Kit click here
Make sure to listen to Newsradio WFLA to get the latest updates on Hurricane Dorian.