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Information for the Public

This website contains valuable information about how Florida residents and visitors to the state can prepare for disasters and how citizens can become more involved in the community.

• Shelters
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For the latest information on road closures, visit the following:

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Florida Highway Patrol

Emergency Contact Information

The new emergency contact information system (ECI) implemented by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles allows Florida motorists to voluntarily provide emergency contact information online using their Florida driver licenses or Florida identification cards. The information can then be accessed by law enforcement officers to notify designated contacts if a motorist is seriously injured or killed in a traffic crash.

Submit Your Emergency Contact Information

Personal Health Records - Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

You can find information to help you compare hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, health plans, nursing homes, and prescription drugs. The website also lists Florida health care facilities; information on health insurance; medical care resources for the uninsured; resources for seniors; and much more.

Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Be Prepared

Family Disaster Planning website Over the next few minutes, you will be asked to provide information about your home, family, and pets. Using the information you provide, this website will create a personalized Family Disaster Plan that you can print out and save for future emergencies. What Should You Do If A Hurricane Threatens Your Community? Disaster Preparedness Brochure Disaster Supply KitWhat do you need to be prepared? Florida County EM Listing Florida County EM Contacts and Websites Citizen Emergency Information Before, during, & after the disaster Preparedness for Elders Florida Department of Elder Affairs DisasterAssistance.gov Provides citizens the ability to locate and apply for disaster relief.

In Home Hurricane Sheltering Build a retrofit room inside your home For Teachers and Schools Hazardous Weather Readers and their Teacher Planning Guides. Flood InsurancePre-disaster flood mitigation and insurance protection program designed to reduce the escalating cost of disasters. Pet PlanHave a plan for your animals Blueprint For SafetyDisaster-safety building techniques and features to help families become better prepared for floods, hurricanes, wildfires and windstorms. Building CodeAccess to public and secured information associated with the FL building code Safer Stronger HomesResidential Construction Mitigation Program Domestic Preparedness Tips to prepare for terrorism

Be Informed

• Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
• NOAA Weather Radio
  Purchase and use this radio in your home with a tone alert feature. This will allow you to receive warnings.
• Be Firewise
  Tips to make your home safer from wildfires
• Turn Around, Don't Drown
  Dangers of inland flooding
• Hazardous Materials - State Emergency Response Commission
  Information on the storage of hazardous chemicals at fixed facilities

Get Involved

• Florida Citizen Corps

How Can You Help?

• Florida Volunteer and Donations Hotline: 1-800-FL-HELP1 (1-800-354-3571)
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NOAA's Extreme Weather Information Sheets provide critical information for contacting government officials and monitoring information resources. Download an information sheet for your area and have on-hand before the storm.

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More Information

• New Preparedness Maps : Storm Surge Zones, Evacuation Routes and Zones

Updated:
October 25, 2012 17:09

Press Releases

The following press releases are in PDF 01/18/13 - FEMA DENIES FLORIDA APPEAL FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE DUE TO HURRICANCE SANDYS IMPACTS 01/17/13 - ELEVATED RISK OF RIP CURRENTS, MARINE WARNINGS EXPECTED ALONG FLORIDA COASTS 01/14/13 - ONLY ONE WEEK REMAINS TO SUBMIT ENTRIES FOR FDEM 2013 SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK CONTESTS 12/21/12 - FLORIDIANS REMINDED TO PRACTICE FIRE AND COLD WEATHER SAFETY 12/20/12 - FLORIDA APPEAL FEMA DENIAL FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE DUE TO IMPACTS FROM HURRICANE SANDY 12/19/12 - GIVE THE GIFT OF PREPAREDNESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 11/30/12 - 2012 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON ENDS TODAY 11/28/12 - FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND AMERICAN RED CROSS ANNOUNCE 2013 SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK 11/19/12 - ELEVATED RISK OF RIP CURRENTS PRESENT ALONG FLORIDA ATLANTIC COAST 11/10/12 - ELEVATED RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AND WILDFIRES OVER THE WEEKEND ACROSS FLORIDA 11/09/12 - FLORIDIANS CONTINUE TO RESPOND TO ASSIST NORTHEAST AFTER SANDY 11/05/12 - SEMINOLE TRIBE DEPLOYS TO ASSIST SHINNECOCK INDIAN NATION IN NEW YORK AFTER HURRICANE SANDY 11/04/12 - FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ASSIST NEW JERSEY WITH A STRIKE TEAM OF 27 OFFICERS 11/01/12 - FLORIDIANS REMINDED TO DONATE WISELY TO SANDY SURVIVORS 10/29/12 - RISK OF RIP CURRENTS REMAIN ELEVATED ALONG FLORIDA EAST COAST Archive ..

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CALEMA - California Emergency Management Agency - Determine Your Risk

Earthquake Hazards

Earthquakes can occur everywhere in California which means all Californians live with an earthquake risk. In addition to the shaking caused by earthquakes, other things can occur such as landslides, surface fault ruptures and liquefaction--all of which may cause injury or property damage. Take note of where you live, read the information provided here, and contact your local city our county government for further details on how to be prepared where you live.

Earthquake Preparedness

More information and ideas on how to secure the contents of your home can be found at http://www.earthquakecountry.info/daretoprepare/.
Recommended actions for Earthquake Fault zones
If the property is not developed, a fault study may be required before the parcel can be subdivided or structures permitted. If a property is developed, you will not need a geologic study unless you plan to extensively add onto or remodel an existing structure. (more information at http://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/rghm/ap/index.htm).
Recommended actions for Liquefaction Seismic Hazard zones
http://geomaps.wr.usgs.gov/sfgeo/liquefaction/what_can.html also See Chapter 6 http://www.conservation.ca.gov/CGS/shzp/webdocs/sp117.pdf
Recommended actions for Earthquake-Induced Landslide zones
See Chapter 5 http://www.conservation.ca.gov/CGS/shzp/webdocs/sp117.pdf
*About the Seismic Hazard Zonation Maps:
These maps prepared by the California Geological Survey are State-mandated regulatory maps that show "Zones of Required Investigation" for surface fault rupture, liquefaction and landslide hazard. They do not depict different degrees of hazard, rather they identify zones within which site specific studies will be required for new construction. These maps also are used in real estate transactions - when a property falls within a "Zone of Required Investigation," sellers of that property must disclose that fact to prospective buyers.
NOTE: Some areas of the State scheduled for Seismic Hazard Zonation for liquefaction and earthquake-induced landslides are yet to be evaluated. If you are informed that you are not in a Seismic Hazard Zone, please check whether the Official Seismic Hazard Zone Map covering your area has been released (http://gmw.consrv.ca.gov/shmp/html/pdf_maps_no.html.)
Also, map scale limitations on this website do not always allow accurate determination of whether a property falls inside or outside a Zone of Required Investigation. This degree of uncertainty is addressed herein by use of the term "in or near" a zone. To determine property location relative to a zone boundary, please visit your local planning agency to view appropriate Official Seismic Hazard, Earthquake Fault Zone maps, and parcel maps. Click here for more information about the Seismic Hazard Zonation Mapping Program.

SEMA - Southeast Missouri Emergency Managenment

Upcoming Events

• Feb. 7, 2013 - Missouri will participate in the third annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. For more information on the ShakeOut, visit http://www.shakeout.org/centralus/index.html.
• March 4-8, 2013 - Severe Weather Awareness Week
  For more information about severe weather safety, visit http://stormaware.mo.gov/.
• March 5, 2013 - Statewide Tornado Drill
  For more information on seeking shelter and severe weather safety, visit http://stormaware.mo.gov/.
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February is Earthquake Awareness Month for the Central United States

February is Earthquake Awareness Month
January 2013 - 201 years ago, on January 23, a major earthquake struck the central United States near New Madrid, Missouri. The second in a series of at least three magnitude 7.0-8.0 earthquakes, an earthquake of this size today would be felt by millions of people and cause billions of dollars in damage an eight state area.
Beginning in the last week of January and throughout the month of February, CUSEC and our Member States will host various activities to highlight earthquake awareness and preparedness. Activities include press conferences, seminars, workshops, Governor's proclamations, town hall meetings, exhibits and safety fairs, public service announcements, earthquake related training, and the 3rd annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut.

Visit the CUSEC calendar to learn more about the activities occurring during the Earthquake Awareness Month and beyond

http://www.cusec.org/

UPDATED:  CUSEC  - Central Unted States Earthquake Consortium

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