U.S. Representative Sandy Adams | Representing the 24th District of Florida

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Stay Safe and Be Prepared During Hurricane Season

Hurricane season has begun and I want you and your family to stay safe and be prepared.  Although hurricanes are unavoidable, there are many things that you can do to protect yourself, your family and pets, and to reduce the damage done to your home and property.  I encourage all Central Floridians to view this webpage which is intended to serve as a one stop shop guide to ensure that you stay safe and prepared during hurricane season.  My webpage includes helpful information, tips, and listings for hurricane shelters throughout Florida’s 24th District.

For more information and resources on Hurricanes, please see the website for the Florida Division of Emergency Management.  If you need to contact your local your county emergency manager, you can look up the number here.

If you have a medical or other emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Stay Safe and Be Prepared During Hurricane Season

Develop a Family Plan: In the event of a hurricane it is imperative that you and your family have a written plan in place.  For more information on what to include in your plan, click here.

How to Prepare a Disaster Supply Kit: A disaster supply kit plays a crucial role in making sure that you, your family, and your pets have the supplies needed to ride out a hurricane.  Click here for a list of items to include in your disaster supply kit.

Make Sure Your Home is Secure: There are many precautions you can take to reduce the damage done to your home and property during a hurricane.  Click here for some great tips on how to secure your home and property during a hurricane.

Online Tools: The National Hurricane Center has supplied some great online tools for hurricane preparedness that you can view by clicking here.

For general information, please view the National Hurricane Center’s website.

Locating Your Local Hurricane Shelter:

Knowing where your local hurricane shelter is located is vital in staying safe during a hurricane.  Please view the following listings for hurricane shelters throughout Florida’s 24th Congressional District.

Brevard County Shelters: Click here for locations.
Special Needs Program
Information for Pet Owners
Additional Information

Seminole County Shelters: Click here for locations.
Special Needs Program
Information for Pet Owners
Additional Information

Volusia County Shelters:  Click here for locations.
Special Needs Program
Information for Pet Owners
Additional Information

Orange County Shelters: Please Note: Orange County does not provide a list of shelters to the public prior to a potential emergency arising.  For more information, click here.

Please stay safe and give me a call at (202) 225-2706, (407) 977-7601 or (386) 756-9798 if I can assist you in any way.