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Special Message from the Mayor

A HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS MESSAGE

he 2023 hurricane season is underway as of June 1. It is important to
make preparations now so you can avoid a potentially life-threatening
Tsituation later.

Forecasts for this year vary, but we should expect some activity. Since 1990,
there has been an average of roughly 14 tropical storms, seven hurricanes and
three major hurricanes each year.
In Fort Lauderdale, all of us should be ready. Three basic steps can help you get
started – make a plan, build a kit and keep informed.
1) Develop an evacuation plan so you and your loved ones know what to
do and where to go before, during, and after a hurricane. Put together a
communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts and share it with
family and friends.

2) Build an emergency kit with a three- to five-day
Dean Trantalis supply of food and water, as well as batteries,
phone charger, flashlight, medications and cash.
You can never have too much water. Plan for a
minimum of one gallon per person each day.
3) Know the risks of a hurricane – both rain and
wind – and be sure to follow weather forecasts
and alerts. You can also stay informed and
receive emergency alerts from the City of
Fort Lauderdale by signing up at
fortlauderdale.gov/alertftl

You may also consider strengthening your
home with impact windows and doors,
documenting your possessions and scheduling
an insurance checkup.
The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Emergency
Preparedness Quick Tips Guide
(https://tinyurl.com/26ccszrv or
www.fortlauderdale.gov/hurricane) can
help you get ready. And remember that
being prepared can saves lives and
property when disaster strikes. HB
Yours,
Dean Trantalis

Mayor
City of Fort Lauderdale

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