Dec 7, 2005 11:41 am US/Eastern
Evacuation Information
EVACUATION ZONES: Areas near the coast that have a high risk of flooding from the storm surge, which is the leading cause of death in hurricanes.
MOBILE HOMES: All mobile home residents are evacuated in all hurricanes.
HIGH-RISES: Tall buildings are subjected to higher winds and stronger forces than single-family homes.
Residents of high-rises in the evacuation zone MUST evacuate, and residents of high-rises outside of the evacuation zone should not stay on high floors.
Evacuation Assistance For The Elderly & Handicapped
South Florida has a large population of people with special needs. These are people who are frail, elderly, or handicapped, and will be in need of special assistance in the event of a hurricane. You MUST register with your county's Emergency Management Office at their Special Needs Registry NOW in order to ensure that you will be able to go to a Special Needs Evacuation Center, if you have no other options for riding out the storm. The county may also be able to help you with transportation.
Miami-Dade County Emergency Evacuation Assistance (305) 513-7700
Broward County Special Needs Registry (954) 537-2888
Monroe County Special Needs Registry (305) 292-4591
Palm Beach County Emergency Management (561) 712-6400
Red Cross evacuation centers are intended for those people who must leave their homes and have absolutely no where else to take shelter from a hurricane. If you must go to an evacuation center, be prepared for group living and crowded conditions.
Evacuation Center Tips
Evacuation centers are lifeboats, not cruise ships, intended to get you out of harm's way. You will need to be self-sufficient during your stay.
When you arrive at a center, register with the management. Many times, people outside the storm area make inquiries about their relatives. Registering will allow the Red Cross to let them know you are safe.
Eat before you come to the center. If food is served, it will take time to be prepared.
Do not bring pets, firearms or alcoholic beverages to the center. New this year, you can bring pets to 1 Miami-Dade & 1 Broward shelter as long as you've pre-registered.
Bring your hurricane kit to the center. That includes the starred items listed in the shopping list.
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