How Can You Be Prepared
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Know your evacuation zone so you know when to evacuate or if your area is at risk of flooding (https://www.floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone/)
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Have an emergency family plan that might include emergency contacts, pet care plans, and established evacuation routes
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Make sure you have emergency supplies like non-perishable foods, bottled water, flashlights and batteries, first aid kit, and power back-ups
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Secure your home by bringing in outside objects, board up windows with hurricane shutters or plywood, and making sure there are no repairs or damage to your windows, roof, or doors.
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Stay informed with weather updates, local alerts, and know the difference between the different updates
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Hurricane Watch – there could be hurricane conditions within 48 hours
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Hurricane Warning – hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours
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How Conservation Protects Against Hurricane Damage
Wetlands, oyster reefs, and mangroves are great natural protection against hurricanes and other storms. They can help reduce flooding and oyster reefs can even act as natural barriers to waves. Wetlands reduced more than 22% of damage in half the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. They also provide over $23 billion in storm protection every year.Donate to Take MAR to help us continue our important work of planting trees and restoring coastlines in Tampa Bay to help protect our communities against hurricanes!
Donate to Take MAR to help us continue our important work of planting trees and restoring coastlines in Tampa Bay to help protect our communities against hurricanes!
