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Another Busy Hurricane Season Expected 2013 Named StormsMeteorologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expect unusually warm water and other factors will produce as many as six major hurricanes during a busy 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.

"This means we cannot rely on our past good fortune," said Ambreen Bhatty, the City of North Lauderdale’s City Manager. “In the back of our minds we should prepare as if this could be the year because we have been fortunate to have a seven year quiet streak.”

There were 19 named storms during 2012 and experts are predicting the 2013 hurricane season will be no different.

NOAA forecasters predict that 13 to 20 named tropical storms with winds of at least 35 miles per hour will form between June 1 and November 30. Seven to 11 of those could evolve into hurricanes with winds of at least 74 miles per hour. Three to six of those hurricanes could intensify into major storms with winds exceeding 110 miles per hour.

Last year certainly showed us there is no such thing as a minor storm.

In late May, Tropical Storm Beryl swamped the Jacksonville area with more than 10 inches of rain. While not a direct hit, the outer fringes of Hurricanes Isaac and Sandy caused significant damage throughout South Florida and North Lauderdale. Sustained damage was from water, not wind.

“With this type of prediction, the most important thing you can do is HAVE A PLAN,” said Bhatty. “Preparation is the key and I hope the information that we are providing will help you get organized for this year’s hurricane season.”

Following Tropical Storm Isaac, Aug. 2012, a large

portion of South Florida found itself underwater. Because we live among an intricate waterway system, flash floods can occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall. Flooding may have caused familiar places to change and high water levels often erode roads and walkways. Flood debris may hide dangerous animals or broken bottles, and can be very slippery. Avoid walking or driving through it. Residents should use extreme caution and avoid driving through areas where floodwaters cover the roadway. In most cases, this means it is too dangerous to make a safe passage through that area possibly leaving people stranded.

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City Commission: Jack Brady, Mayor Rich Moyle, Vice Mayor, District C Gary Frankel, District A Jerry Graziose, District B David G. Hilton, District D City Manager: Ambreen Bhatty

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There’s an App for That...Recent research conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found approximately 53 percent of all Americans now use a Smartphone, and more than 69 percent use their Smartphone to access the internet daily. The digital age now allows residents to choose from a number of social media outlets or apps on their Smartphone to help prepare, monitor, find shelter, get assistance and recover from a storm. Here are some common features available .• One touch “I’m safe” messaging that allows users to

broadcast reassurance to family and friends via social media outlets that they are out of harm’s way

• Location-based NOAA weather alerts for the United States and its territories users can share on social networks

• Remote monitoring of personalized weather alerts where family and friends reside

• Locations of open Red Cross shelters • Simple steps and checklists people can use to create a

family emergency plan• Up to the minute weather updates, school closures,

evacuation procedures from local storm experts • Checklists and contact information for claims

assistance following a storm

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Disaster Supply Checklist

WATER - at least 1 gallon of water daily per person for 3 to 7 days

FOOD - enough non-perishable packaged or canned food and beverages, snack foods, juices, foods for infants or those with strict diets

Non-electric can opener, paper plates, plastic utensils, plastic cups

Grill, cooking tools, fuels, charcoal

Blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, etc.

CLOTHING - seasonal/raingear/sturdy shoes or boots

First Aid Kit, prescriptions, medications, sun screen, aloe and bug spray

Special items for babies, elders, persons with disabilities

Toiletries - hygiene items and sanitation wipes

Flashlights and batteries - do not use candles

CASH - services may be limited

RADIO - Battery operated or hand cranked radio, NOAA weather radio

Toys, books and games

Important documents in a waterproof container - include insurance cards, medical records, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, Social Security cards, birth and marriage certificates.

Tools - keep a set with you during the storm

Vehicle - keep your motor vehicle fuel tanks filled

Pet care items - pet food and water

List of important telephone numbers - including county emergency management office, evacuation sites, doctors, bank, area schools, veterinarian, etc.

Develop a Family PlanStep 1: Hold a family meetingDiscuss the hazards of hurricanes. Encourage children to discuss fears and explore options for making sure everyone will remain safe. Start a list of things you will need to take care of before hurricane season and encourage everyone in the family to contribute.

Step 2: Discuss if you need to evacuateDo you live in an evacuation zone? North Lauderdale is not in a mandatory evacuation zone, however, where will you go if you do decide seeking a safe haven is the best option for your family’s safety. Going to a shelter, friend’s house or a hotel outside the evacuation area is the best choice. Step 3: Ensure your assets are protectedInventory your homes possessions and videotape or photograph any items of value. Review your insurance policies before the hurricane season starts June 1 verifying you have adequate coverage.

Step 4: Assess your home for vulnerable areasDo a walk-through of your home to evaluate your roof, windows, garage door and landscaping and determine what actions you will take to prepare your home.

Step 5: Make a plan to protect your vehiclesDecide where and how you will store you vehicle, RV, or boat. Check you rvehicles insurance and keep it in a safe place. Step 6: Secure your homeAfter evaluating your home’s vulnerability, decide what actions need to take place to secure your home. (Install hurricane proof shutters, tree-trimming, etc.)

Step 7: Determine whether anyone in your home is considered part of the vulnerable populationIf anyone in your family is elderly, disabled or needs special medical attention because of a medical condition make arrangements well in advance to accommodate those needs.

Step 8: Make a plan for your petsThey’re part of the family. Determine how you will take care of them if you do or do not decide to evacuate.

Step 9: Gather your suppliesDetermine how much food, water and medical supplies your family will need and assemble a hurricane kit.

Step 10: Notify others of your planLet your close friends and family know what your plan is so they can check and make sure you are okay following a storm.

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PREPARE YOUR HOME Some key tips: Preparing your home for high winds can be the difference between minor or major damage caused by a storm.• If your roof needs replacement,

a new one can be installed to meet more stringent building codes adopted in 2002.

• Shutter your windows. Glass can be broken by flying debris. Duct tape provides ZERO protection.

• Check weather stripping and caulking around windows and doors, replacing if necessary.

• Check your garage door. If your door needs replacing, look for a reinforced, wind-rated model.

• If you have questions about your home’s storm readiness, consider having a certified home inspector review your home’s condition.

Preparation is Key for a Safe Hurricane Season

FOR MORE INFORMATIONIf you are considering hiring help, be sure to use a licensed, reputable contractor. Before ever signing a

contract, and forking over money, call the Broward County Consumer

Protection division at (954) 765-4400.

PREPARE YOUR VEHICLESPersonal vehicles can be an important tool in helping you prepare for evacuation or gathering supplies.

To prepare you vehicle:1. Get any basic maintenance (tune-ups, repairs) done before a storm threatens. Have your mechanic check belts, hoses, filters and vital fluid levels. 2. Keep your gas tank at least half full with gas. When a Hurricane Watch is issued, fill your tank. 3. Build a survival kit for your car, including:

A first aid kitNonperishable food and bottled waterA can of tire inflatorA basic tool kitJumper cables and road flaresA working jack and spare tireA FlashlightDC and AC car power inverterCell phone chargersA map with shelter locations

PREPARE YOUR YARDGetting your yard ready to weather the storm can keep you and your home safe. High winds can turn even the heaviest items into deadly projectiles that can break through your windows, doors and even walls.

To prepare your yard:Properly prune trees and shrubs before any storms threaten the area. Do no leave piles of branches that can become missiles during high winds. Keep your gutters and down spouts clear and in good repair. Replace rock mulch with shredded bark. Bring in all yard items such as furniture, toys, bird baths, bird feeders and barbecue grills when a Hurricane Warning is issued. Leaving items in the pool can cause damage to the pool.

DO NOT drain your pool. Turn off all electricity to the pool for the duration of the storm.

MOBILE HOMES ARE NOT SAFE HAVENS

Mobile and manufactured homes are great places to call home, but they must never be used as a shelter. Even though North Lauderdale is not in a mandatory evacuation zone, all mobile home residents are required to evacuate when the order is given. Have a shelter/plan for your family and your pets.

Report sparking and arcing power lines immediately by calling 911. To report an outage, call 800-4-OUTAGE (468-8243).

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Broward County 2013 EMERGENCY HOTLINE (954) 831-4000 OR 311 EMERGENCY SHELTER MAP

1) Lyons Creek Middle School4333 Sol Press Blvd. Coconut Creek 330732) Coral Glades High School2700 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs 330653) Monarch High School 5050 Wiles Rd. Coconut Creek 330734) Pompano Beach High School1400 N.E. 6th St. Pompano Beach 330605) Park Lakes Elementary School3925 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes 333196) Rock Island Elementary/Arthur Ashe Middle School1701 N.W. 23rd Ave. Fort Lauderdale 333117) Plantation Elementary School651 N.W. 42nd Ave. Plantation 333177) Fox Trail Elementary School1250 Nob Hill Road Davie 333248) Falcon Cove Middle School4251 Bonaventure Blvd. Weston 333329) Silver Trail Middle School18300 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines 3333110) New Renaissance Middle School10701 Miramar Blvd. Miramar 3302511) Watkins Elementary School3520 S.W. 52nd Ave. Pembroke Park 3302312) Everglades High School17100 S.W. 48th Ct. Miramar 3302713) West Broward High School500 N.W. 209 Ave. Pembroke Pines 33029

Pet-Friendly Shelter Register early to reserve your spaceCurrently only one emergency shelter is in existence in Broward County and has limited capacity. Broward County residents in an emergency evacuation zone who would like to pre-register for the pet friendly shelter can do so in person at the Humane Society of Broward County, beginning June 2 Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call (954) 989-3977 or visit www.humanebroward.com.

Space is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis to those living in a designated emergency evacuation zone, which includes all mobile home parks.

The location of the shelter is:Millennium Middle School

5803 Northwest 94th AvenueTamarac , Florida 33321

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Caring for Our Most Vulnerable NeighborsResidents with special needs, the elderly, the homeless and those without transportation require extra attention in order to stay protected in weather emergencies.

Although Broward County has programs in place to help these citizens prepare and find safe shelter, the responsibility for storm preparation rests with individuals, their families or caregivers. That planning needs to happen early. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE STORM IS RAGING. Emergency personnel may not be able to respond when high winds make road travel hazardous.

Even if you don’t have special needs, you can help others who do. Look around your neighborhood, workplace or place of worship and reach out to offer a hand.

Special Preparations for the DisabledIf you have a disability or special medical need, your emergency plan must fit your circumstances.

Persons with hearing or visual limitations.• Accommodation for persons with hearing or visual limitations are

available in all public shelters.• When you seek emergency preparedness and response information from

your government, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), gives you the right to request this information in alternate formats (e.g. Braille, audiotape, large font, etc.) You may have to wait a reasonable time while an alternate format document is prepared.

• Find out if fire alarms at your workplace or where you live are visual (flashing strobe lights) as well as audible.

• Consider purchasing a National Weather Radio. The radio turns itself on and emits an audible alarm in response to a message from the National Weather Service about a natural or manmade hazard. It can also emit a visual strobe alarm, and connect to other devices to shake a pillow or bed.

• Subscribe to Broward County’s Emergency Update, which sends emergency information via email.

• If you evacuate to a public shelter, Federal law allows your service animal to accompany you. You have the responsibility to care for your companion animal while the two of you are in the shelter.

• During an emergency, Broward County press conferences from the Emergency Operations Center will be broadcast on television with sign language interpretation and webcast on broward.org/video.

• Have a battery-powered radio so you can listen to a local radio station for the latest emergency information.

Mobility Disabilities • Persons with little or no use of their legs or arms, who generally use

wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes or other devices as aids to movement.• Accommodation for persons with mobility disabilities are available in all

General Population Shelters. • Consider purchasing a small bag to hold essentials that you can attach to

your wheelchair or walker. • Transfer assistance is available in all General Population Shelters.

Vulnerable Population RegistryThe Vulnerable Population Registry is for residents who are at risk due to disability, frailty or health issues, regardless of age.

The Vulnerable Population Registration was designed as a joint partnership between all municipalities and Broward County to assist emergency responders to better plan for future recoveries from hurricanes and other emergencies.

Registering into the database should not be considered as a guarantee that you will be provided services or be placed on a priority list for emergency responders; however, it will help us to be better prepared to respond after an emergency.

You can register online or by calling 311 or (954) 831-4000. All the information provided will be held in the strictest confidence as required by State law.

Note: The Vulnerable Population Registry does not sign you up for a special needs shelter or evacuation transportation. For sheltering and transportation information visit broward.org/atrisk and Special Medical Needs.

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Home Damage Assessment Program

AFTER THE STORM Picking Up the PiecesPut Debris In Its PlaceIn the wake of the hurricane, debris pick-up will vary by city. While trash and debris may not be picked up immediately due to sheer volume, if properly bundled,

Broward County's Home Damage Assessment assists in quickly identifying areas of devastation, even before damage assessment teams are able to canvass the County. It’s easy and a great service to the community! The Home Damage Assessment Program asks residents to report hurricane damage to their home, as soon as it is safe to go outside, by calling 3-1-1, using the new mobile device application or logging on to the Home Damage Assessment Program Web page.

Assessment Program Web page at www.broward.org/hurricane.

Here’s how it works: • Before the storm, print the Home Damage Assessment photos and include them in your hurricane kit.• Bookmark the Home Damage Assessment application on your cell phone or other mobile device at: http://gis.broward.org/mda.

After the storm passes and it’s safe to go outdoors, survey the damage to your home. Compare your home to the four Home Damage Assessment photos, and select the

one that best represents the condition of your home for damage level and/or flood level. It doesn’t matter if you live in a single family home, condo, townhouse, apartment, duplex or mobile home.

Resident reports will provide a critical early indication of where major damage has occurred. These reports do not constitute a request for individual assistance and do not replace the normal grid-by-grid assessments performed by County assessment teams.

Examples of storm damaged homes.

it will eventually be removed. As a resident, you can expedite the clean-up process by properly separating debris into: Yard debris, cut and stacked (including limbs, branches and other vegetative materials); collect small and loose material in bags and place on swales. Building debris and building contents (fence material, roof tiles, screens, windows, carpet, broken framework,

torn porch/pool screening) Regular Garbage and TrashPlace the separated debris piles on the swales, away from power lines, mailboxes, trees, fire hydrants, valves, water meters, gas lines and storm drains. The collection of debris may cause temporary road closures on narrow neighborhood streets while heavy equipment is used to remove downed trees. Try to be patient during these temporary disruptions.

Photo Illustration:FEMA

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