City of Fort Lauderdale - Hurricane Preparedness - Protecting Your Home
City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Venice of America
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Hurricane Preparedness

Protecting Your Home

Photo of Storm-Damaged HomeThe most important precaution you can take to reduce damage to your home and property is to protect the areas most vulnerable to wind.  According to recent wind technology research, it is important to strengthen the exterior of your house in an effort to minimize wind damage.  Critical areas to protect and reinforce include: roofs, windows, doors and garage doors.

Detailed information about what homeowners can do to strengthen each of these areas is available by clicking on the links below:

National Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/secure_home.shtml

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)
www.flash.org

Institute for Business and Home Safety
http://www.ibhs.org

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Hurricane Preparedness Guide

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Get Ready Now!

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What is a Hurricane?

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Hurricane Hazards

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Hurricane Preparation Checklists

 

· Before Hurricane Season

 

· During a Hurricane Watch

 

· During a Hurricane Warning

 

· After a Storm Passes

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Evacuation and Shelter Map

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Evacuation Routes

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Protecting Your Home

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Protecting Your Boat

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For Those with Special Needs

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Planning for Your Pets

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Floods and Flood Insurance

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Sanitation Service Tips

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Water and Stormwater Tips

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Generator Safety

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Free CERT Training Classes

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Important Contact Information

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Important Websites

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Condo Preparedness Initiative

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Preparedness Guide PDF File

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Información en Español

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Enfòmasyon an kreyòl

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Hurricane Preparedness Web Site
Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM)
Broward County Emergency Management Agency
National Weather Forecast
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Salvation Army
American Red Cross
Local Emergency Planning Committee

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