Hurricane Prep
Here is some helpful information to prepare for the storm.
Brevard County Shelters have not been announced yet.
Sandbags are available at the following locations in Brevard County:
•Chain of Lakes Park, 2300 Truman Scarborough Way, Titusville.
• Mitch Ellington Park, 577 Hall Road, Merritt Island. Enter from West Hall Road.
• Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne. Enter using south access from Parkway Drive.
• Eastern Florida State College-Palm Bay Campus, 250 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay.
Store everything you need to be comfortable for a few days. Create an emergency prep bag. Make sure it includes:
Flashlights
Batteries
A first aid kit
Bottled water
Candles
Lighters
Non-perishable, canned food
Manual Can Opener
Prescribed medications
Emergency blankets
A radio for news and weather updates
A water purifier
Fill Tupperware with water and place in freezer
Fill your tub with water or line a trash can and fill with water
Store important documents
Keep important documents, such as legal papers, birth certificates, marriage license, financial papers and insurance policy information, as well as valuables such as jewelry, in a safety deposit box or in a bolted safe in an interior closet in your home.
Charge your devices
This includes cell phones, laptops, tablets, and, yes, even the devices you use to charge your various devices.
Unplug electronic devices
Like desktop computers and appliances (like coffee makers and toaster ovens) if you lose power. Doing so will help prevent an electrical surge from damaging them when power returns.
Remove everything outside
Move all the items — plants, furniture, rugs, bicycles grills, patio furniture, toys or anything else inside.
Power up
Fill your car’s gas tank and have plenty of fuel ready in case of power outages.
Identify a shelter room
This enclosed area should be on the first floor, in the central part of the house.
Get to know your neighbors
Working together helps everyone stay safe during a hurricane. Check on neighbors that are elderly or live alone.
Make a plan
If evacuation is necessary, turn off all utilities and follow community disaster preparedness plans. Select a common meeting place or single point-of-contact for all family members. If you have pets, have a plan for their evacuation as well.
Make pet preparations
If you have a dog, cat, or other beloved pet, make sure you have an emergency prep bag for them, too! Also, locate nearby shelters or hotels that can accommodate both of you.
Brevard County Shelters have not been announced yet.
Sandbags are available at the following locations in Brevard County:
•Chain of Lakes Park, 2300 Truman Scarborough Way, Titusville.
• Mitch Ellington Park, 577 Hall Road, Merritt Island. Enter from West Hall Road.
• Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne. Enter using south access from Parkway Drive.
• Eastern Florida State College-Palm Bay Campus, 250 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay.
Store everything you need to be comfortable for a few days. Create an emergency prep bag. Make sure it includes:
Flashlights
Batteries
A first aid kit
Bottled water
Candles
Lighters
Non-perishable, canned food
Manual Can Opener
Prescribed medications
Emergency blankets
A radio for news and weather updates
A water purifier
Fill Tupperware with water and place in freezer
Fill your tub with water or line a trash can and fill with water
Store important documents
Keep important documents, such as legal papers, birth certificates, marriage license, financial papers and insurance policy information, as well as valuables such as jewelry, in a safety deposit box or in a bolted safe in an interior closet in your home.
Charge your devices
This includes cell phones, laptops, tablets, and, yes, even the devices you use to charge your various devices.
Unplug electronic devices
Like desktop computers and appliances (like coffee makers and toaster ovens) if you lose power. Doing so will help prevent an electrical surge from damaging them when power returns.
Remove everything outside
Move all the items — plants, furniture, rugs, bicycles grills, patio furniture, toys or anything else inside.
Power up
Fill your car’s gas tank and have plenty of fuel ready in case of power outages.
Identify a shelter room
This enclosed area should be on the first floor, in the central part of the house.
Get to know your neighbors
Working together helps everyone stay safe during a hurricane. Check on neighbors that are elderly or live alone.
Make a plan
If evacuation is necessary, turn off all utilities and follow community disaster preparedness plans. Select a common meeting place or single point-of-contact for all family members. If you have pets, have a plan for their evacuation as well.
Make pet preparations
If you have a dog, cat, or other beloved pet, make sure you have an emergency prep bag for them, too! Also, locate nearby shelters or hotels that can accommodate both of you.