2011 WTSP Hurricane Guide, Channel 10, Tampa Florida

2011 H U R R I C A N E G U I D E

1 0 N E W S • TA M PA B A Y ’ S N E W S L E A D E R2


C O N N E C T W I T H U S O N L I N E • W W W. W T S P. C O M

2011 Letter from the Team:2011 has been a year of weather extremes thus far, from crippling winter storms to a record number of deadly tornadoes. Flooding rains across the Mississippi River basin have produced record fl oods with a very high cost in property damage. Now our attention turns to the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season and while we’re all hopeful that this hurricane season does not follow the unprecedented year of weather extremes we have witnessed so far, we must all be ready well in advance for any potential tropical system. Advanced preparation will go a long way to make life a little easier for you and your family before a storm arrives, during the storm and after the storm leaves.

Expectations and forecasts for this season are for another year of above normal activity as La Nina (favorable for tropical development) is gradually weakening in the equatorial Pacifi c. The opposite of El Nino, La Nina features cooler than normal equatorial Pacifi c waters and this traditionally leads to less wind shear across the tropical basin of the Atlantic. The La Nina event should fade out completely this summer if long term forecasts hold. End result, we would expect a more normalized pattern across the tropical Atlantic to arrive later in the hurricane season. That being said, you should not prepare for the hurricane season based on the forecast number of storms. It only takes one storm to make for a busy season and this is what you and your family need to be prepared for. We all remember 1992 with powerful category 5 Hurricane Andrew as it raked across south Florida. That season produced only 6 named storms. In contrast, 2010 had 19 named storms but impact on Florida and the United States was minimal in comparison.

We hope this 10 News Hurricane Guide will serve you well this Atlantic hurricane season. Inside you’ll fi nd valuable information to cover all aspects of storm preparation, a detailed tracking guide featuring tropical facts and fi gures, plus important supply and medical checklists to ensure you are ready for any storm. Always remember, 10 News meteorologists, your local Weather Authority will be with you through this hurricane season with the latest information and forecasts to keep you ahead of the storm. Feel free to contact any of us if you have questions or comments. Visit our weather webpage at WTSP.com or search the iPhone / Android app store (keyword WTSPweather) for the latest severe weather information.

Best wishes for a safe season, 10 News Weather Authority

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HAVE A FAMILY PLANThe most essential part of hurricane preparation is having a plan for your family long before a storm arrives. The good thing about planning is that once you have a plan in place, it’s good for years to come. You can make adjustments to your plan each year before hurricane season begins.

Here are some of the things we recommend to help you better prepare for hurricane season:

★ Know ahead of time if you will evacuate and where you will go if you do. Be familiar with evacuation routes and stay connected to 10 News for the latest tropical storm information.

★ Have supplies ready to go, or if you plan to stay, make sure your home is stocked with hurricane supplies that can get you through a storm.

★ If leaving, make sure you have important papers like home insurance documents, medical insurance cards and prescription medication. Have cash on hand and a full tank of gas. Pack clothes, personal hygiene products, cell phone chargers and a list of important numbers you may need.

★ Turn off natural gas in your home if you leave. ★ Have an out of area contact for all members of your family to check in

with after the storm.EVACUATION PREPARATIONSEach county has an offi cial evacuation route which breaks down evacuations according to zones. A hurricane evacuation will be ordered by level A, B, C, D or E. Coastal communities may be among the fi rst to be evacuated. Make sure you know which zone you are in.

★ Keep a full tank of gas in your car if an evacuation seems likely. Gas stations may be closed during emergencies and unable to pump gas during power outages.

★ Make transportation arrangements with friends or your local government if you do not own a car. Let others know where you will be. Have a pre-determined meeting site and contact phone number out of the area. Also leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather.

★ Listen to a battery-powered NOAA radio or follow local evacuation instructions (some cell phones and laptops can be used for this purpose as well). ★ If you rely on a portable analog television for updates, it will need to be replaced with a new digital set.★ Evacuate when instructed to do so. Do not drive in flooded areas, avoid downed power lines. Follow evacuation routes and do not take shortcuts,

they may be blocked. ★ Take your disaster supplies kit. Be sure to include prescription medications, important insurance documents and pet supplies. ★ Secure your home: Turn off natural gas. Lock doors and windows. ★ Unplug electrical equipment such as radios and televisions, and small appliances such as toasters and microwaves. Leave freezesers and

refrigerators plugged in unless there is a risk of flooding.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTYNow that you have a plan for your family, it’s time to make sure your home is secured inside and out:

★ Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.

★ Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will reduce roof damage.

★ Use garage door braces to keep air out and reinforce home structure.

★ B e sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed or removed if necessary. Take in patio furnishings, hanging plants and other yard ornaments. ★ Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts. ★ Consider building a safe room. ★ Put vehicles in a garage or if outside, move away from trees.★ Boat safety is paramount. Determine how and where to

secure your boat.


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An emergency can occur any ti me. It can be weather related, like a hurricane, or a public health emergency. No matt er what the cause, there are steps that you can take now to be bett er prepared to meet the challenge of an emergency.

Create a plan, practi ce it, check your emergency supplies and update informati on as necessary. Give a copy of the plan to each family member and friend that is part of the plan.

And remember, that for medical emergencies, your local HCA hospital emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – all are Accredited Chest Pain Centers and Certi fi ed Advanced Primary Stroke Centers, staff ed and equipped for even the most criti cal medical emergencies.

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HERNANDO COUNTYOak Hill Hospital11375 Cortez Blvd, SR50Spring Hill, FL 34613Hernando (352) 596-6632Citrus (352) 628-6441

PASCO COUNTYRegional Medical Center Bayonet Point14000 Fivay RoadHudson, FL 34667(727) 819-2929

Community Hospital5637 Marine ParkwayNew Port Richey, FL 34652(727) 848-1733

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTYBrandon Regional Hospital119 Oakfi eld DriveBrandon, FL 33511(813) 681-5551

South Bay Hospital4016 Sun City Center BoulevardSun City Center, FL 33573(813) 634-3301

MANATEE COUNTYBlake Medical Center2020 59th Street WestBradenton, FL 34209(941) 792-6611

PINELLAS COUNTYLargo Medical Center201 14th Street SWLargo, FL 33770(727) 588-5200

Largo Medical Center – Indian Rocks Road2025 Indian Rocks Road SouthLargo, FL 33774(727) 581-9474

Northside Hospital6000 49th Street NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33709(727) 521-4411

St. Petersburg General Hospital6500 38th Avenue NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33710(727) 384-1414

Edward White Hospital2323 9th Avenue NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33713(727) 323-1111

Average ER Wait Times Posted on Websites

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Info Line: (727) 464-4333 • (727) 464-3075 (TDD)http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/default.htm

Full Shelter List at http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/shelters.htm

PINELLAS COUNTY SHELTERS

1. TARPON SPRINGS MIDDLE

501 N. Florida Ave., Tarpon Springs

2. BROOKER CREEK ELEMENTARY

3130 Forelock Rd., East Lake

3. EAST LAKE HIGH

1300 Silver Eagle Dr., East Lake

4. CARWISE MIDDLE

3301 Bentley Dr., Palm Harbor

5. PALM HARBOR UNIVERSITY HIGH

1900 Omaha St., Palm Harbor

6. PALM HARBOR MIDDLE

1800 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor

7. SAFETY HARBOR MIDDLE

901 1st Avenue N., Safety Harbor

8. ▲ ✪ DUNEDIN HIGHLAND MIDDLE

70 Patricia Ave., Dunedin

9. MCMULLEN BOOTH ELEMENTARY

3025 Union St., Clearwater

10. CLEARWATER FUNDAMENTAL MIDDLE

1660 Palmetto St., Clearwater

11. ROSS NORTON RECREATION CTR.

1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave, Clearwater

12. ▲ ✪ OAK GROVE MIDDLE

1370 S. Belcher Rd., Clearwater

13. LARGO HIGH

410 Missouri Ave., Largo

14. BAUDER ELEMENTARY

12755 86th Av N., Seminole

15. PINELLAS PARK HIGH

6305 118th Ave. N., Pinellas Park

16. LEALMAN MIDDLE

4900 28th St. N., St. Petersburg

17. JOHN SEXTON ELEMENTARY

1997 54th Av N., St. Petersburg

18. NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH


19. ST. PETERSBURG HIGH


20. ▲ THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE

3901 22 Ave. S., St. Petersburg

21. GIBBS HIGH

850 34th Street S., St. Petersburg

22. GULFPORT ELEMENTARY

2014 52nd Street S., Gulfport

23. CAMPBELL PARK ELEMENTARY

1051 7th Ave. S., St. Petersburg

24. JAMERSON ELEMENTARY

1200 37th St. S., St. Petersburg

25. SANDERLIN ELEMENTARY

2350 22nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg

26. FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY

575 41st Street S., St. Petersburg

27. ✪ JOHN HOPKINS MIDDLE

701 16th St. S., St. Petersburg

28. DUNEDIN ELEMENTARY

900 Union St., Dunedin

29. HIGH POINT ELEMENTARY

5921 150th Ave. N., Clearwater

30. DUNEDIN COMMUNITY CENTER

1920 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin

31. NEW HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

3901 37th St. N., St. Petersburg

NOT ALL SHELTERS MAY BE OPENED - Stay tuned

to local TV and radio for shelter announcements,

and visit WTSP.com for more information.

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EVACUATION LEVELS■ ZONE A ■ ZONE D■ ZONE B ■ ZONE E■ ZONE C

✪ Special Needs ▲ Pet Friendly■ Evacuation Routes



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Infoline/Disaster Preparedness: (813) 272-5900 http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/emergency/hurricaneinfo/home.cfm

Full Shelter List at http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/emergency/hurricaneinfo/shelter.cfm

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHELTERS

1. ✪ WHARTON HIGH 20150 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

2. ✪ ARMWOOD HIGH 12000 U.S. Hwy. 92, Seffner

3. MCKITRICK ELEMENTARY 5503 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz

4. CHILES ELEMENTARY 16541 W. Tampa Palms Blvd.

5. ✪ MIDDLETON HIGH 4801 N. 22nd St.

6. ✪ SIMMONS CENTER 1202 Grant St., Plant City

7. CIMINO ELEMENTARY 4329 Culbreath Rd., Valrico

9. ▲ ✪ SHIELDS MIDDLE 3908 19th Ave. NE, Ruskin

10. SYMMES ELEMENTARY 6280 Watson Rd., Riverview

11. PIZZO ELEMENTARY 11701 Bull Run Dr.

12. ✪ MARSHALL MIDDLE 18 S. Maryland Ave., Plant City

13. REDDICK ELEMENTARY 325 West Lake Dr., Wimauma

14. ✪ TOMLIN MIDDLE 501 N. Woodrow Wilson St., Plant City

15. DOBY ELEMENTARY 6720 Covington Garden Dr., Apollo Beach

16. OAK PARK ELEMENTARY 2716 N. 46th St.

18. LAKE MAGDALENE ELEMENTARY 2002 Pine Lake Dr.

19. HAMMOND ELEMENTARY 8008 N. Mobley Rd., Odessa

20. NELSON ELEMENTARY 5413 Durant Rd., Dover

21. ▲ ✪ STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH 4691 Gallagher Rd., Dover

22. ✪ ADAMS MIDDLE 10201 N. Boulevard

23. DEER PARK ELEMENTARY 11605 Citrus Park Dr.

24. SESSUMS ELEMENTARY 11525 Ramble Creek Dr., Riverview

26. ✪ JENNINGS MIDDLE 9325 Governors Run Dr., Seffner

27. ✪ BENITO MIDDLE 10101 Cross Creek Blvd.

28. ✪ MULRENNAN MIDDLE 4215 Durant Rd., Valrico

30. ✪ BARRINGTON MIDDLE 5925 Village Center Dr., Lithia

31. ▲ ✪ BARTELS MIDDLE 9020 Imperial Oak Blvd.

32. SHEEHY ELEMENTARY 6402 N. 40th St.

33. COLLINS ELEMENTARY 12424 Summerfield Blvd., Riverview

34. SUMMERFIELD CROSSINGS ELEM11050 Fairway Meadows Dr., Riverview

35. ✪ BRANDON HIGH 1101 Victoria St., Brandon

36. ▲ ✪ SMITH MIDDLE 14303 Citrus Pointe Dr., Citrus Park

38. CORK ELEMENTARY 3501 N. Cork Rd., Plant City

39. VALRICO ELEMENTARY 609 S. Miller Rd., Valrico

40. FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY 10112 N. Ola Ave.

41. CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY 7824 N. Manhattan Ave.

42. WALDEN LAKES ELEMENTARY 2800 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City

43. BEVIS ELEMENTARY 5720 Osprey Ridge Blvd., Lithia

44. ✪ LENNARD HIGH 2002 Shell Point Rd, Ruskin

45. PRIDE ELEMENTARY 10310 Lions Den Dr.

46. STOWERS ELEMENTARY 13915 Barrington Stowers Dr., Lithia

47. WILSON ELEMENTARY 702 English St., Plant City

48. ✪ GRECO MIDDLE 6925 E. Fowler Ave., Temple Terrace

49. ✪ STEINBRENNER HIGH 5575 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz

50. BRYANT ELEMENTARY 13910 Nine Eagles Rd.

56. KNIGHTS ELEMENTARY 4815 N. Keene Rd., Plant City

58. TAMPA BAY BOULEVARD ELEM3111 Tampa Bay Blvd.

62. TURNER ELEMENTARY 9190 Imperial Oak Blvd.





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CITRUS • HERNANDO • PASCO COUNTYCITRUS COUNTY SHELTERS1. PLEASANT GROVE ELEMENTARY

630 Pleasant Grove Rd., Inverness2. FOREST RIDGE ELEMENTARY

2927 N. Forest Ridge Blvd., Hernando3. ✪ CITRUS HIGH 600 W. Highland Blvd., Inverness4. INVERNESS PRIMARY 206 S. Line Ave., Inverness5. INVERNESS MIDDLE 1950 Highway 41 N., Inverness6. FLORAL CITY ELEM 8457 E. Marvin St., Floral City7. WITHLACOOCHEE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

1201 W. Main St., Inverness8. ▲ LECANTO PRIMARY

3790 W. Educational Path, Lecanto9. ✪ LECANTO MIDDLE

3800 W. Educational Path, Lecanto10. LECANTO HIGH 3810 W. Educational Path, Lecanto11. HERNANDO ELEM 2975 N. Croft Ave., Hernando12. CITRUS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY

3570 W. Century Blvd., Citrus Springs13. ROCK CRUSHER ELEMENTARY

814 S. Rock Crusher Rd., Homosassa14. CREST SCHOOL 2600 S. Panther Pride Dr., Lecanto15. CITRUS SPRINGS MIDDLE

150 W. Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs16. CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto17. CENTRAL RIDGE ELEMENTARY

185 W. Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs18. ✪ RENAISSANCE CENTER

3630 W. Educational Path, Lecanto

HERNANDO COUNTY SHELTERS1. ✪ CHALLENGER K8 13400 Elgin Blvd., Spring Hill2. DELTONA ELEM 2055 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill3. NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH

4057 California St., Brooksville4. FOX CHAPEL MIDDLE

9412 Fox Chapel Lane, Spring Hill5. MOTON ELEM 7175 Emerson Rd., Brooksville6. CHOCACHATTI ELEMENTARY

4135 California St., Brooksville7. HERNANDO HIGH 700 Bell Ave., Brooksville8. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill9. WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE

14325 Ken Austin Pkwy., Brooksville10. EXPLORER K8 10252 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill11. WEEKI WACHEE HIGH 12150 Vespa Way, Weeki Wachee12. ▲ D. S. PARROTT MIDDLE

19220 Youth Dr., Brooksville

PASCO COUNTY SHELTERS1. FASANO REGIONAL HURRICANE SHELTER

11611 Denton Ave., Hudson2. SCHRADER ELEM 11041 Little Rd., New Port Richey3. CHASCO ELEM 7906 Ridge Rd., Port Richey4. RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE/HIGH

11646 Town Center Rd., New Port Richey5. LONGLEAF ELEM 3253 Town Ave., New Port Richey6. JAMES W. MITCHELL HIGH

2323 Little Rd., New Port Richey7. TRINITY OAKS ELEMENTARY

1827 Trinity Oaks Blvd., New Port Richey8. TRINITY ELEM 2209 Duck Slough Blvd., New Port Richey9. ODESSA ELEM 1874 Ketzal Dr., New Port Richey10. SUNLAKE HIGH 3023 Sunlake Blvd., Land O’ Lakes11. OAKSTEAD ELEMENTARY

19925 Lake Patience Rd., Land O’ Lakes12. CONNERTON ELEMENTARY

9300 Flourish Dr., Land O’ Lakes13. PINE VIEW ELEM 5333 Parkway Blvd., Land O’ Lakes14. DENHAM OAKS ELEMENTARY

1422 Oak Grove Blvd., Lutz15. VETERANS ELEM 26940 Progress Pkwy., Wesley Chapel16. SEVEN OAKS ELEMENTARY

27633 Mystic Oak Blvd., Wesley Chapel17. WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH

2909 Mansfield Blvd., Wesley Chapel18. WESLEY CHAPEL HIGH 30651 Wells Rd., Wesley Chapel19. THOMAS E WEIGHTMAN MIDDLE

30649 Wells Rd., Wesley Chapel20. DOUBLE BRANCH ELEMENTARY

31500 Chancey Rd., Wesley Chapel21. NEW RIVER ELEM 4710 River Glen Blvd., Wesley Chapel22. WATERGRASS ELEM 32750 Overpass Rd., Wesley Chapel23. ST. LEO UNIVERSITY 33701 State Rd. 52, St. Leo24. RAYMOND B. STEWART MIDDLE

38505 Tenth Ave., Zephyrhills25. CENTENNIAL MIDDLE 38505 Centennial Rd., Dade City26. LACOOCHEE ELEM 38815 Cummer Rd., Dade City

Citrus CountyInfo Lines: (352) 527-2106 • (352) 746-5470

http://www.sheriffcitrus.org/EM/EOC.html

Hernando CountyInfo Line: (352) 754-4083

http://www.hernandosheriff.org/em/default.asp

Pasco County Info Line: (727) 847-8959

http://www.pascoemergencymanagement.com/

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MANATEE • SARASOTA COUNTY MANATEE COUNTY SHELTERS1. SEABREEZE ELEMENTARY

3601 71st St. W., Bradenton

2. DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY

515 63rd Ave E., Bradenton

3. LINCOLN MIDDLE 305 17th St. E., Palmetto

4. LEE MIDDLE 4000 53rd Ave. W., Bradenton

5. MCNEAL ELEMENTARY

6325 Lorraine Rd., Bradenton

6. ▲ MANATEE HIGH

1000 32nd St. W., Bradenton

7. ▲ MYAKKA CITY ELEMENTARY

37205 Manatee Ave., Myakka City

8. TILLMAN ELEM 1415 29th St. E., Palmetto

9. RODGERS GARDEN ELEMENTARY

515 13th Ave. W., Bradenton

10. BASHAW ELEMENTARY

3515 Morgan Johnson Rd., Bradenton

11. HAILE MIDDLE 9501 State Rd. 64 E., Bradenton

12. WITT ELEMENTARY 200 Rye Rd., Bradenton

13. BRADEN RIVER MIDDLE

6215 River Club Blvd., Bradenton

14. ONECO ELEMENTARY

5214 22nd St. Court E., Bradenton

15. JOHNSON MIDDLE

2121 26th Ave. E., Bradenton

16. ROWLETT ELEMENTARY

3500 9th St. E., Bradenton

17. KINNAN ELEM 3415 Tallevast Rd., Sarasota

18. BAYSHORE ELEM 6120 26th St. W., Bradenton

19. ▲ BRADEN RIVER HIGH

6545 SR 70 E., Bradenton

20. MILLS ELEM 7200 69th St. E., Palmetto

22. PRINE ELEM 3801 Southern Pkwy., Bradenton

23. WILLIS ELEM 14705 The Masters Ave., Bradenton

24. BUFFALO CREEK MIDDLE

7320 69th St. E., Palmetto

25. GULLETT ELEM 12125 44th Ave. E., Bradenton

26. MILLER ELEMENTARY

4201 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton

27. WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY

3404 Fort Hamer Rd., Parrish

28. FREEDOM ELEMENTARY

9515 State Rd. 64 E., Bradenton

SARASOTA COUNTY SHELTERS1. BOOKER MIDDLE 2250 Myrtle St.

2. TUTTLE ELEMENTARY 925 N. Brink Ave.

3. BISHOP NEVINS ACADEMY

4380 Fruitville Rd.

4. SARASOTA HIGH 1000 S. School Ave.

5. ▲ BROOKSIDE MIDDLE 3636 S. Shade Ave.

6. SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY 1901 Webber St.

7. BRENTWOOD ELEM 2500 Vinson Ave.

8. ▲ RIVERVIEW HIGH 1 Ram Way

22. PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEM 4747 S. Tamiami Trail

24. ASHTON ELEMENTARY 5110 Ashton Rd.

25. GULF GATE ELEM 6500 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd.

26. ▲ PINE VIEW SCHOOL 501 Old Venice Rd.

30. VENICE COMMUNITY CENTER

326 S. Nokomis Ave.

32. GLENALLEN ELEM 7050 Glenallen Blvd.

33. ▲ NORTH PORT HIGH 6400 W. Price Blvd.

34. ▲ HERON CREEK MIDDLE 6501 W. Price Blvd.

35. TOLEDO BLADE ELEM 1201 Geranium Ave.

36. ▲ WOODLAND MIDDLE 2700 Panacea Blvd.

37. TAYLOR RANCH ELEM 2500 Taylor Ranch Rd.

38. ATWATER ELEMENTARY 4701 Huntsville Ave.

Manatee County Info Line: (941) 748-4501http://www.mymanatee.org/

Full Shelter List at http://www.mymanatee.org/

Sarasota CountyInfo Line: (941) 861-5000

http://www.scgov.net/EmergencyServices/allhazards.asp

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1 0 N E W S • TA M PA B A Y ’ S N E W S L E A D E R


C O N N E C T W I T H U S O N L I N E • W W W. W T S P. C O M

2011 Storm Names Watches/WarningsArleneBretCindyDonEmilyFranklinGert

HarveyIreneJoseKatiaLeeMariaNate

OpheliaPhilippeRinaSeanTammyVinceWhitney

Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical Stormconditions are possible in the watcharea within 48 hours.Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical Storm conditions are expected in the warning area within 36 hours.

Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditionsare possible in the watch area within 48hours. Preparations should be underway.

Hurricane Warning: Hurricaneconditions expected within 36 hours. Preparations should be complete.

TS: 39-74 mph Cat 1: 74-95 mph Cat 2: 96-110 mph

Cat 3: 111-130 mph Cat 4: 131-155 mph Cat 5: 156+ mph

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Hurricane Guide HintsMobile Phone – They will usually work even when the power is out. Use them

sparingly and have a back up battery and/or car charger. Have a contact outside of the

aff ected area to use as a common check point if you have multiple family members or

friends in the aff ected area. Consider purchasing solar battery chargers.

Important Documents – Have a safe box for all of your important documents.

Birth certifi cates, passports, titles, etc. should be located in one safe place, a container

that will protect them and can be easily taken with you when you evacuate.

Generator – If you have a generator, have a plan. Know what you will plug into it

and when. Run the generator before the storm to ensure that it works and that you know

how to use it. Run the generator in an open air area.

Boat – Remember to secure your boat appropriately and early. Doing this sooner rather

than later allows time for other preparations you may need to complete at home and will

help relieve traffi c along the coast.

Evacuation Plan – Have a plan, evacuate if asked. Know where you are going,

consider pet options. “Run from the water, hide from the wind” means evacuate (run)

if you are in a fl ood zone or stay (hide) at home if you do not face a storm surge threat.

Prescriptions – Don’t forget to pack your prescription medication. Just like your

important documents, you will want to be able to grab your medications and go. Be

sure you have enough medication to last at least a week, two if possible.

Hurricane Kit – Make sure your kit is ready to go long before the storm arrives.

Avoid the last minute rush and run on needed materials.

NOAA Weather Radio – Stay tuned to the latest severe weather warnings,

current conditions and forecasts.



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After The StormNow that the storm is over, what do you do? Is it safe to venture outside? When can you expect help to arrive? We’ve got some answers just for you. For a detailed guide, go to

http://www.prepare.org/basic/afthurr.htm

• Continue listening to local radio or television stations or a NOAA Weather Radio for information and instructions.

• Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding, even after the hurricane or tropical storm has weakened.

• Stay away from flood waters. Drive only if absolutely necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.

• Standing water may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.

• Avoid disaster areas. Your presence might hamper rescue and other emergency operations, and put you at further risk.

• Help injured or trapped persons. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.

• If you evacuated, return home when local officials tell you it is safe. • Avoid loose or dangling power lines; immediately report them to the

power company, police or fire department. • Take pictures of the damage, both of the building and its contents, for

insurance claims. • Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you are certain

it is not contaminated.

Stayconnected with us throughout STORM SEASON!

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You can join our continuous on-line chat. We’ll also give you direct access through our weather page to join Bobby, Chris and Sherry

on Twitter and/or Facebook.

And don’t forget about WeatherCall! This is an extremely precise warning

system that will give you a phone call when a dangerous storm is near

your home. Learn more by going to www.WTSP.com and

keyword search “Weather Call.”

County Emergency Management Contacts

Pinellas County: Phone: (727) 464-3800 www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/

Hernando County: Phone: (352) 754-4083 www.hernandosheriff .org/em/

DeSoto County: Phone: (863) 993-4831 www.co.desoto.fl .us/index.php

Hillsborough County: Phone: (813) 236-3800 - (813) 272-5900 www.hillsboroughcounty.org/emergency

Pasco County: Phone: (727) 847-8137www.pascoemergencymanagement.com/

Hardee County: Phone: (863) 773-3673 www.hardeecounty.net/eoc/

FEMAPhone: (800) 621-FEMA

TTY: (800) 462-7585 www.fema.gov

Polk County: Phone: (863) 401-2234 www.polk-county.net

Sarasota County: Phone: (941) 861-5000 www.scgov.net/EmergencyServices/allhazards.asp

Highlands County: Phone: (863) 385-1112 www.hceoc.org/

Citrus County: Phone: (352) 746-6555 www.sheriff citrus.org/EM/EOC.html

Manatee County: Phone: (941) 748-4501 www.mymanatee.org

Sumter County: Phone: (352) 569-6000 http://sumtercountyfl .gov/

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q Ax, Hand Saw & Pruner

q Batteries

q Bolts

q Brooms & Mops

q Bug Repellent

q Camera (to document

damage)

q Can Opener

q Caulking Gun / Caulk

q Chain Saw & Oil

q Chain Saw Protective

Apparel

q Cooking & Eating

Utensils

q Cordless Drill & Battery

Charger

q Crayons, Drawing Paper,

Games, etc. for Kids

q Disinfectants & Bleach

q Duct Tape / Masking

Tape

q Fire Extinguisher

q First Aid Kit & Manual

q Flashlights

q Full Propane Tank

q Generator & Oil

q Gloves & Safety Goggles

q Grill or Camp Stove /

Fuel / Lighter

q Heavy-Duty Extension

Cords

q Heavy Tarps & Plastic

q Ice & Ice Chest

q Lanterns & Fuel

q Pails & Buckets

q Paper Plates / Paper

Towels

q Pet Supplies (food,

water, cage or carrier)

q Radio / TV (battery-

powered)

q Rope (at least 100 ft.)

q Shovels & Rakes

q Sponges & Rags

q Storm Panels &

Hardware

q Tie-Downs, Bungee

Cords, Extra Mooring

& Dock Lines

q Trash Bags

q Water (at least 1 gallon

per person for 3-7 days)

q Water Storage

Containers

q Wheelbarrow

q Work Boots / Heavy

Shoes

q Wrecking & Crowbar

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