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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
802 AM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK 2024...
...KNOW YOUR RISK: WIND AND WATER IS THE THEME FOR TODAY...

Today marks the first day of the 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week,
which runs from today, May 5th, through Saturday, May 11th. Each day,
your National Weather Service will be issuing informative messages
to help you prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Here are a
list of this week`s topics.

Sunday: Know Your Risk: Wind and Water
Monday: Prepare Before Hurricane Season
Tuesday: Understand Forecast Information
Wednesday: Get Moving When a Storm Threatens
Thursday: Stay Protected During Storms
Friday: Use Caution After Storms
Saturday: Take Action Today

The first step in hurricane preparedness is determining your risk.
Figure out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen
where you live, and then start preparing now for how to handle them.

If you live in a coastal county, it is imperative that you know your
evacuation zone. Check out the know your zone website listed below
to determine what zone your residence is in, if any. Storm Surge
associated with tropical cyclones poses the greatest hazard for
those living near the coast, and evacuation orders will be issued in
advance of a tropical cyclone by county officials to remove
residents from potential storm surge impacted areas.

Next, you need to determine the strength of your home. Older homes
and mobile or manufactured homes may not be up to date with the
latest building codes and therefore not as able to withstand strong
winds. You may need to consider if you will still need to evacuate
based on your home`s ability to withstand high winds.

Finally, whether you have determined your need to potentially
evacuate or to shelter in place during a hurricane, you will need to
be prepared and have supplies to sustain you and your family for at
least seven days while there will likely be widespread power
outages. You will need to make sure that you have food, water,
medications, emergency supplies, and don`t forget about your pets
needs as well. Also, be sure to have a way to stay weather aware
before, during, and after the storm.

For more information about hurricane preparedness, please visit the
following websites:
https://weather.gov/safety/hurricane
https://hurricanes.gov/prepare
https://ready.gov/kit
https://ready.gov/make-a-plan
https://www.floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone





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