To ensure the safety and quality of life of the people in Southwest Florida, this Hurricane Preparedness Manual has been produced for you.

 

We believe the Florida highway system has not kept pace with the rapid growth population and evacuation requirements in southwest Florida.  In the event of an evacuation, the road network will not handle the traffic volumes and a deadly gridlock could be created.  Due to this fact, barrier island residents will be advised to evacuate well in advance of inland residents.  If you are told to evacuate, please do so immediately.  However, to do this, we advise that you plan, prepare and be ready.

 

The hurricane season in South Florida is June 1 through November 30.

 

A hurricane is the most powerful storm on earth.  The combination of high winds, storm surge and battering waves is deadly.

 

Statistics show that the majority of people living in hurricane prone areas have never experienced a major hurricane.  Many residents have been through weaker storms or hurricane fringes.  The result is a false impression of a hurricane’s fatal potential.  This leads to a lack of preparedness which could result in the loss of many lives.