Hurricane Info

Survey: Most People Not Prepared For A Storm

Gov. Crist Attends Hurricane Meeting In Miami

MIAMI (CBS4) ― With the start of the 2008 Atlantic basin Hurricane Season just three days away a new survey shows most people are not ready to 'weather a storm'.

Governor Charlie Crist was joined by representatives from FEMA and hurricane experts at the National Hurricane Center in Miami on Thursday to discuss hurricane preparedness. During their meeting results of a new survey will be released which show a large number of people who could be great impacted by a major hurricane are not prepared for this season.

Emergency preparedness experts urge all residents who live along Florida's coastlines to stock ample supplies in a hurricane kit.

First, and most importantly, all residents should have a supply of fresh water; at least one gallon per day per person. Residents should also have a four day supply of non-perishable food, a first aid kit, clothing, clothing and special items like baby or pet food and an extra supply of any medications that are taken on a daily basis. Also important documents like insurance policies, deeds and financial information should be secured in water tight bags.

Click Here for a full list of items that should be included in your preparations.

Also during Thursday's meeting Governor Crist announced a new hurricane preparedness television show that will air across the state throughout the hurricane season.

One can also visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management site on disaster information.

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