MichaelS21 (Florida)
Posts: 1
Posts: 1
Posted:
How many plans does a family need to prepared for an unfortunate event? And how hard is it to set up for a family of 4 (no small children). Any advice will be helpful.
A service of:
Community123.com
Professional websites for HOAs & condos, since 2004
Professional websites for HOAs & condos, since 2004
🎁 1st year FREE for HOATalk members! →
Disaster Prepareness and Backup Plans
Started by MichaelS21 • 8 replies • 1273 views
💬 Join us to post & get advice from 50,000 HOA & Condo leaders.
Create Free Account →
⚡ Takes 30 seconds
Already a member? Log in
DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671
Posts: 5,671
Posted:
Michael,
What disaster are you talking about? Hurricanes, the County has a good plan for all including evacuations and shelters that are set up. Floods, fires? Here again, each County has an "Emergency Management" plan and many have co-ordinators in a local office.
Each year before the June 1st start of hurricane season, I bought and stocked up on essentials, food, water and everything to survive for 2 full weeks. We bought gas and had the generator ready to fire up. Shutters are of utmost importance to protect your home. Are you new to Florida? Almost all of the newspapers in the hurrican zones will publis a very great booklet before the beginning of season to give you phone numbers , shelters and nescessary information to survive. PUBLIX grocery stores also have the booklets at their entrances.
BrianB (California)
Posts: 2,820
Posts: 2,820
Posted:
kind of need more information from you Michael... for instance, one single GOOD plan would cover all disasters (it would be large, however). what exactly are you looking for with your question?
GlenL (Ohio)
Posts: 5,491
Posts: 5,491
Posted:
You can also find information about disaster preparedness from the American Red Cross and the Department of Homeland (In)Security on their web sites.
Studies show that 5 out of 4 people have problems with fractions
MaryA1 (Arizona)
Posts: 7,043
Posts: 7,043
Posted:
Michael,
The city/county in which you live probably has an emergency services office. I would look in the city/county directory.
The city/county in which you live probably has an emergency services office. I would look in the city/county directory.
EllenS1 (Florida)
Posts: 1,148
Posts: 1,148
Posted:
MichaelS21,
I asssume you are new to Florida. Even in North Florida we are bombarded in our newspapers, tv shows and on and on on what to do every year. As Donna says even Publix and I assume Winn Dixies has all kinds of info available. Escape routes are shown, advice is given on what you and your family will need, and on and on. And then, there is always common sense...what could you live without for a week?
I asssume you are new to Florida. Even in North Florida we are bombarded in our newspapers, tv shows and on and on on what to do every year. As Donna says even Publix and I assume Winn Dixies has all kinds of info available. Escape routes are shown, advice is given on what you and your family will need, and on and on. And then, there is always common sense...what could you live without for a week?
DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671
Posts: 5,671
Posted:
Michael,
My first experiences with hurricanes were 13 months apart. 'FRANCIS, JEANNIE AND WILMA" with Francis and Jeannie making direct hits over our heads. that's 2 in 3 weeks apart. What were the chances. We were prepaired with food, gas and supplies. The house was shuttered and we were HUNKERED DOWN. Then there were many of the neighbors who fled. At least they thought that they could. The gridlock on I-95 got them caught in the worst end of the storm, the monsoon rains. If they had left a week sooner, they would have been safe but who knows which way the storm will blow in. There was no gas along the highway. Many slept in cars and waited it out.
The moral of the story is to be prepaired. If you will leave, leave good and early because 2 days before will get you no where. Know where you are going and don't think that you can get a room just anyplace. Probably tennessee would have rooms but don't look to Florida.
MaryA1 (Arizona)
Posts: 7,043
Posts: 7,043
Posted:
Having lived in LA for 6 years (Baton Rouge -- no direct hits but lots of wind and rain and associated damage!), I remember those "hurricane tracking charts". The first time I saw one, I thought "Wow, what a novel idea!" One good thing about a hurricane is that you sure do get a lot of advance warning! With the exception of the Mayor of N.O., I don't see how anyone could be caught by surprise by a hurricane!
KirkW1 (Texas)
Posts: 1,665
Posts: 1,665
Posted:
I would say that you should have one good flexible plan. You should consider what you will do in the event of a sudden emergency or disaster (a member is in a serious accident type of situation) or what will you do if a hurricane comes in.
If you live close enough that you need it, I recommend you decide now what protection (if any) you need for the windows. Don't wait to go to Home Depot with the huge line of people hoping they have enough plywood. Also figure out if you intend to go to the shelter, or if you have relatives should you need to evacuate.
You may also want to find out your odds of evacuation.
If you live close enough that you need it, I recommend you decide now what protection (if any) you need for the windows. Don't wait to go to Home Depot with the huge line of people hoping they have enough plywood. Also figure out if you intend to go to the shelter, or if you have relatives should you need to evacuate.
You may also want to find out your odds of evacuation.
🎯 You've read this entire discussion
Join the conversation with 50,000 HOA & Condo Leaders:
- ✓ Ask follow-up questions
- ✓ Share your experience
- ✓ Get expert advice
- ✓ Access 350,000 discussions
Create Free Account →
⚡ Takes 30 seconds
Already a member? Log in here