Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Zone A is located where
Along A1A, Close to the beach
How many gallons of water minimum should you have per person, per day?
1 gallon per person, per day
When did Flagler County experience a fire emergency
1998 and 2011
Personal Question: How many ways can you exit from your community?
Personal Answer
How many days should you be prepared for before assistance can arrive?
3-7 days minimum
Florida is now the second lightning capital in the United States. (Tied with Oklahoma) True or False
True
If you choose to not evacuate, how do you shelter at home?
Prepare a go-bag, bring patio furniture inside, have windows boarded, have a first aid kit, ensure you have a disaster plan
You should bring these items to a shelter True or False? Eyeglasses -blankets - 4 days worth of clothes -a Book - canned goods - important documents (SS, DL, Birth certificate, Title, deeds) -Medicine
True
What is the difference between "watch" and "warning"
Ex. Tornado Watch vs Tornado Warning
Watch=the conditions are favorable, or expected NOT imminent or occurring (Could happen)
Warning=Conditions are occurring or imminent. (Happening now)
What notification does the County use to send messages about inclement weather?
AlertFlagler
Who should you have as an emergency contact?
A family/friend out of state and a family/friend away from the incident
When is Hurricane Season typically promoted ?
June 1st-November 31st.
We did experience a hurricane in January. Hurricane Alex 2016
At what sustained wind speed does the bridge close?
40 mph
Personal question: When was the last time you tested your disaster plan? How often do you check your go-bag?
Personal Response: Medicine can expire, eyeglass subscriptions change, we grow or shrink in our clothes, pets/children are added to the family
Generators misuse is one of the largest causes of fires during a storm. True or False
True
Remember to keep your generators outside, empty or use up all the fuel when storing, ask for help if needed, keep 20ft away from the house.