Hurricane Ian: DOH-Orange Offices and Clinics Closed Friday, September 30, 2022
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Hurricane Ian: DOH-Orange Offices and Clinics Closed Friday, September 30, 2022
Contact: Kent Donahue Kent.Donahue@flhealth.gov
ORLANDO, FL – As Hurricane Ian approaches, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County wants to make sure you and your family are prepared. We encourage you to start gathering your supplies now. To assist you, here are some tips.
MAKING AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT
An emergency supply kit for your home or an evacuation should include items from six basic areas: (1) water, (2) food, (3) first aid supplies and medications, (4) clothing and bedding, (5) tools and emergency supplies, and (6) important family documents. You will need a supply kit if you must stay at home. It is important to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. It is also valuable if you evacuate to a place other than a general public shelter or if you’re unsure of the shelter supplies. If possible, make arrangements to stay with a friend or relative who resides closest to your home and who will not have to evacuate. If a hotel or motel is your final intended destination during an evacuation, make reservations before you leave.
Tips for Making Your Kit
Tips for Water & Food Supplies
DOH recommends at least a three-day supply of food and water in your kit, including:
For tools and emergency supplies, DOH recommends:
For clothing and bedding supplies, DOH recommends:
DOH recommends having first aid kits for your home and cars, including:
DOH recommends copies of the following important family documents are kept in a waterproof, portable container within kits:
For further information on preparing for emergencies, please visit: http://www.floridahealth.gov/index.html for the Florida Emergency Preparedness Guide or https://www.floridadisaster.org/.
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