INFORMATION TO HELP YOU MINIMIZE RISK TO LIFE AND PROPERTY Now is the time to prepare and Heed the call Network of sirens sounds the alarm have a game plan when danger threatens In Biloxi, we have Biloxi has a system of 10 siren towers to help alert residents to seen our share impending danger, such as a tornado and hurricanes. On the first ednesdayW of every month, the City of Biloxi will of catastrophic conduct a test of the tornado sirens and on the first and last day storms, such as the of hurricane season, the city will test the hurricane sirens. The Hurricane of 1947, minute-long, citywide tests will be at noon. Frederic, Elena, and These tests are being put into effect to acclimate the public to the sound of the of course, Camille sirens and to hopefully prompt people to think about their plan of action in the event of an actual emergency. Typically, the tones will be triggered by the National Weather and Katrina. Service issuing tornado or hurricane warnings for the area, according to Battallion Chief I know, it has Michelle Crowley, the city’s emergency manager. been several years Once residents hear the tones, they should seek safe shelter, and tune to local since we have media for more information, or call the city’s storm line at 435-6300, or the Biloxi Police Department at 392-0641. The city also will relay information through its Bmail service experienced a or web site (biloxi.ms.us), or on Facebook or Twitter. See how serious storm but we The locations of the siren towers are the Lopez-Quave Public must not become Safety Center on Porter Avenue; at fire stations on Howard to prepare, complacent. We Avenue, Elder Street, Pass Road, Veterans Avenue, West Oaklawn Road, Woolmarket Road, at the city’s two fire stations on Popp’s are a city that has Page 6. Ferry Road; and at a Coast Electric substation on Old Highway 67. two rivers running All 10 towers can be used simultaneously through it, situated or individually, depending on the magnitude of the event. on a peninsula for the most part, and with “This is just another tool we have to help alert the public,” B SMART plenty of low-lying areas. Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich said. “The biggest thing, however, is for the public to make preparations in advance to be ready to take Scan to hear the city’s The threat of a serious storm is part of the appropriate action.” tornado alert tone living in this beautiful city and we want to help provide you with information to create a plan to stay safe. We must be vigilant in our preparations. We must have our storm kit stocked with WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT the necessary canned food and water to sustain us for several days. We must have a plan for our homes, for our families and for our business. Residents of Biloxi can plan on seeing a constant flow of information regarding This Storm & Flood Preparedness Guide weather bulletins and advice this hurricane season, as well as early warnings about storms. Here are key timelines to remember: has invaluable information to help you prepare for storms and flooding. Read this 72 hours before information. Take action and be prepared. If Biloxi is in the probability cone, expect to see a recommended evacuation announcement. bearing Some are simple things, but most important down on the Gulf Coast is to have a plan to minimize damage to 48 hours before landfall your property. The steps you take and the If Biloxi is in the probability cone, expect to see a mandatory evacuation order for Category 1 to 3 Evacuation Zone, which includes all areas south of the CSX railway, the Biloxi peninsula east of I-110, and plan you make can save your life and all flood prone areas along Back Bay of Biloxi, low-lying areas, and area rivers and tributaries. (See map on your families. Page 2.) At this point, casino resorts are expected to close. Now is the time to prepare. 36 hours before landfall God bless you and God bless this safe, If Biloxi is in the probability cone, expect to see a mandatory evacuation order for Category 4 to 5 friendly and beautiful Biloxi. Evacuation Zone, to include all areas south of I-10 and all flood-prone areas along Back Bay of Biloxi, low- lying areas, and area rivers and tributaries. (See map on Page 2.) What you can do now Don’t wait until a tropical depression or hurricane is in the Gulf to begin preparing. There are steps you can take now. See the list on Page 6. More info Andrew “FoFo” Gilich • To see evacuation zones and evacuation routes, see map on Page 2. Mayor of Biloxi • Information also will be available via city e-news, and through a recorded message on the City of Biloxi August 2017 Storm Info Line: 435-6300.

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and the Biloxi City Council A day of special programming on Cable One George Lawrence Felix O. Gines Cable One and the City of Biloxi will present a daylong offering of Katrina programming for Dixie Newman Biloxi audiences, all on Cable Channel 69 on Tuesday, Aug. 29, the 12th anniversary of Hurricane Robert L. Deming III B SMART Paul A. Tisdale Scan to visit the Storm Katrina. Throughout the day you’ll see the city’s award-winning documentary, “Biloxi & Katrina,” Kenny Glavan & Flood Preparedness and several other special features, including a look back at . Nathan Barrett area of the city web site – Details on Page 4 August 2017 • 1 Are you aware that your homeowners insurance Local insurance agents can sell a flood- does NOT cover floods? Only federal flood insurance policy separate from your homeowner or insurance reimburses you for flood damage to windstorm policy. Anyone can get – and everyone your property. You should consider buying flood should have – flood insurance. insurance now. These policies are regulated by the federal Some homeowners may have been required to government. Any agent can sell a policy and all Do you have flood buy flood insurance when they obtained a mortgage agents must charge the same rates, which are set or home-improvement loan. nationally. Your rates will not change even if you file However, in many cases, these policies cover a claim. insurance? only the structure and not your possessions. You There is a 30-day waiting period before the can protect your home and contents through the policy becomes effective. National Flood Insurance Program, in which the City Contact your insurance agent to determine what of Biloxi participates. type of coverage you have.

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Will you need a ride if an evacuation is ordered? Register now with Coast Transit at 896-8080. Think ahead on evacuations, storm shelters One of the toughest decisions that residents coordination with the , and the firearms, alcohol or tobacco products are allowed. may have to make when a storm approaches is public is notified through the media. • Public transit systems – buses and taxis – will whether they should evacuate their property and The shelter sites can vary from year to year and stop operating when sustained winds reach 35 possessions for either a local shelter or out-of-town storm to storm. mph. accommodations. “The type of weather event, the direction of a • If you have an infant, bring an adequate supply of Depending on the severity of the storm, that storm and rising tides are just a couple of the factors diapers and formula. decision can be made for those in low-lying areas: that go into activating a shelter,” Battalion Chief • If you or a member of your family is on a special local authorities may order a mandatory evacuation. Michelle Crowley of the Biloxi Fire Department says. diet, bring the necessary food. In Harrison County, as many as 10 hurricane “The number and location of shelters that are needed • If you are on prescription medication, try to have a shelters can be activated in times of peril, but to be activated during an event, also have to be two-week supply of medication. residents need to be aware of several factors if they considered.” If you’re thinking about evacuating, be familiar are considering seeking refuge in a shelter. If you think you may seek refuge in a shelter, some with evacuation routes. Traffic may be delayed by The decision to open a shelter is usually based points to consider: bridges opening to marine traffic. Bridges, by the on the intensity of a storm and where it is expected • Bring enough food and water for at least the first way, will not open for marine traffic when sustained to make landfall. Local Emergency Management day. Bring your own blankets and other personal winds reach 35 mph. leaders make the decision to open shelters in needs. Cots cannot be guaranteed. No pets,

Chances are, you’ve seen it done or even done it storm drain or ditch cannot carry run-off water as it yourself: You cut your lawn, rake up the trimmings is intended to do. When it rains, that water can flood and pile them near the curb in front of your home. Or, streets, your property or your neighbor’s property. you’ll sweep the trimmings into the street, where you It’s actually a violation of city ordinance to dump It’s illegal to hope they’ll be carried away by the wind. any material into storm drains, ditches, culverts, These two scenarios result in one of the biggest streams or waterways. (Sec. 9-1-15, Code of causes of flooding in the city – blocked storm drains. Ordinances, 1992). sweep clippings These careless or unthinking actions negate the If you see anyone dumping debris into storm millions of dollars in improvements that the city is drains, ditches, culverts or streams, please contact making citywide to drainage systems. the Public Works Department at 435-6271, or into the street Piling leaves at the curb or sweeping trimmings online at [email protected], or the into the street means that they will eventually find Code Enforcement staff in the Community their way into the city’s storm drains. Either bag the Development Department, 435-6270 or online leaves for pickup or compost them. A stopped-up at [email protected].

2 • August 2017 City initiatives designed to reduce 3. Flood damage reduction, and the contractors, to be sure they have information about how 4. Flood preparedness. to protect local water quality and, at the same time, minimize flood hazards and insurance costs In 2013, the City of Biloxi earned a Class 5 CRS rating the risk of flood and stormwater runoff damage by properly and continues to work actively to further lower it. maintaining their construction sites. The City of Biloxi is an active participant in the National “The city takes a comprehensive approach in its efforts City building and code inspectors, Public Works, and Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System, a to reduce the risk of flooding,” said Kristin Greger, Biloxi Parks and Recreations crews also are being trained to voluntary incentive program designed to encourage local CRS coordinator. “Of course, we want to help property improve the management of stormwater in the city by: floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum owners through lower insurance premiums, but our primary • enforcing construction site erosion and sediment federal requirements. goals are to reduce risks to our residents and to minimize control regulations; Flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reflect property damage from weather-related events.” • identifying and correcting illicit discharges, such as reduced flood risks that result from City actions to meet For more information about Biloxi’s CRS Program, illegal dumping; the three goals of the CRS: contact Kristin Greger at 435-6270 or [email protected]. • implementing “good housekeeping” practices at city- 1. Reduce flood losses, owned facilities; and 2. Facilitate accurate insurance rating, and • holding violators accountable for their actions 3. Promote the awareness of flood insurance. Builders, heed the directives The Biloxi stormwater management ordinance and For CRS participating communities, flood insurance premium in city’s stormwater ordinance related information are available on the city’s website. rates are discounted in increments of 5 percent. A Class 1 Click on the Stormwater Management button on the Public community would receive a 45 percent premium discount, while a Works page. Class 9 community would receive a 5 percent discount. The CRS All Biloxi-licensed contractors are required to participate in If you have questions about the training requirements rates are based four broad categories: annual stormwater management training prior to being issued or the city’s comprehensive stormwater management plan, 1. Public information, a building permit, in compliance with the Biloxi Stormwater contact Kristin Greger in the Community Development 2. Mapping and regulations, Management Ordinance. This training is offered at no cost to Department at [email protected] or at 435-6280.

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This 1980s FEMA graphic, which was originally building permit distributed to Biloxi residents in December, 2005 illustrates the implications that homeowners face before construction when making repairs to homes that pre-date the Flood Insurance Rate Map. In short, if your substantially When you or a licensed contactor make repairs or damaged home is in a flood-prone area of the city and alterations to your property, those repairs should be if your repairs did not include bringing the structure in compliance with established building codes. This into compliance with current flood elevations, you face ensures that work is up to code and will be able to significant increases in the cost of your flood insurance. withstand most weather conditions. You can see the flood-prone areas of the city in the map To make sure that on Pages 8 and 9 of this mailout. A larger version can be your plans are within viewed online at biloxi.ms.us or at any city facility. code, a building permit must be obtained Contractors from the City of Biloxi Building Division before must have you build, alter, regrade or fill on your property. city license New buildings in Property owners are the floodplain must warned to beware of be protected from transient contractors flood damage. Biloxi’s who typically set up building code requires shop in the wake of that new buildings must disasters such as be elevated to the base Hurricane Katrina. flood elevation, plus Ask to see the 1 foot. (See the map person’s City of Biloxi on pages 8 and 9 for license card, which a view of the 100-year is required to do floodplain.) business in this city. The code also Do not pay any money requires all additions in advance. Do not and “substantial” sign any contracts. improvements or repairs And do not pay any from damage to a money until the work building be treated has been inspected as new construction. and approved by a city A substantial inspector. improvement or repair is If you have any one in which the value of questions or concerns, an addition, alteration, call the Community repair or reconstruction Development project exceeds 50 Department at percent of the total value 435-6280. of the existing building. Before you begin a project, contact the Building Division at 435-6270 or online at building@ biloxi.ms.us. Qualified staff can help make sure that your project complies with building codes. Biloxi is currently under the 2012 International Building Code, and the 2014 National Electrical Code.

You can take steps now to protect Need More Info? your property against flooding • To read FEMA’s answers to frequently asked questions about repairing There are some steps that you can take now to relocating contents to lessen the damage caused prepare your property against flooding. by any flood waters that enter your structure. significantly damaged properties in flood One option may be “retrofitting,” which is altering • Sandbagging is a short-term measure that can zones, visit biloxi.ms.us. your home to eliminate or reduce flood damage. also be helpful. The City of Biloxi is home to many reputable, • To read FEMA’s “Homebuilder’s Guide to A few things to consider: licensed building contractors who are qualified to Coastal Construction,” which provides • Elevate your building so that flood waters do not make repairs for you. However, after each storm, a technical guidance and recommendations enter or reach any susceptible portions. number of transient contractors sets up temporary concerning the construction of coastal • Construct barriers out of fill or concrete between shop in our community. Before signing any contract residential, visit biloxi.ms.us. your building and flood waters. or paying any money for repair work, you should • “Dry flood proof” your non-residential building, ask to see the person’s City of Biloxi license. • Those with other questions can call the which entails making walls and flooring If you have any doubts or questions, contact the watertight so water cannot enter. Building Division at 435-6270 or online at building@ Community Development Department at • “Wet flood proof” your non-residential building, biloxi.ms.us to ensure that this individual is licensed 435-6280 or e-mail [email protected]. which entails modifying the structure and to operate in the City of Biloxi. August 2017 • 3 Emergency Evacuation Transportation Available Coast Transit Authority provides free transportation to designated Harrison County shelters

Coast Transit Authority is prepared to assist local 896-8081 or submit the application in person at the pet shelter. Pets must be in a pet carrier and residents with evacuation transportation. Registration CTA Office located at 333 Debuys Road in Gulfport. accompanied by their owner during transport. Pets for this free service is quick and easy. Spanish speaking operators are available. CTA are limited to dogs, cats, birds and pocket pets with This service is available for Harrison County also needs to know as soon as possible of any the exception of snakes and lizards. residents, who need transportation assistance special medical or other needs to those being Only two carry-on items per person will be during any Emergency Management Agency transported. allowed on the buses, either two bags or one bag mandated evacuation. This free service includes “CTA is ready to move you and your family out of and one pet carrier. transportation to and from Red Cross shelters. The harm’s way,” said Executive Director of Coast Transit “It is critical that you plan ahead and make CT A Transportation program is free; however, pre- Authority Kevin Coggin. preparations to leave if an evacuation is called,” registration is requested. You can register online at And, for those persons with pets, CTA also said Coggin. coattransit.com, fax a copy of the application to 228- provides transportation services to a designated You can get free how-to info on preparation and construction Need more information about flood preparation and construction? The city has assembled a wealth of free how-to booklets about steps that you can take to minimize damage from storms and flooding. The books are available at these locations: • Community Development Department, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Municipal Building, 435-6280. • City Hall lobby, Lameuse Street. • Donal Snyder Sr. Community Center, Pass Road • Biloxi public libraries (Howard Avenue, Popp’s Ferry Road and Pass Road). President Bush consoles east Biloxi residents in this image from the city-commissioned documentary ‘Katrina and Biloxi.’ • Woolmarket Fire Station, 8479 Woolmarket Road You can also contact the City’s Building or Code Enforcement divisions online at biloxi.ms.us/ communitydevelopment. Cable One, storm-related programming For detailed info on building permits and The City of Biloxi and Cable One will air a day of special storm-related programming on Tuesday, Aug. construction requirements, contact the Building 29 to commemorate the 12th anniversary of Katrina and to help educate residents about the dangers of and Code Enforcement divisions at the Community storms and flooding. Development Department, 435-6270 or online at [email protected]. Those planning work in a Times of programs will be shown on screen throughout the day on Cable Channel 69 in Biloxi. flood-prone area should contact floodplain manager “These programs are designed to tell the story of Biloxi, how we’ve weathered the storms and moved Rick Stickler at [email protected] or at 435-6270. forward,” said Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich. “They are catastrophic episodes in our past, but they clearly You can obtain a number of helpful emergency illustrate that the people of Biloxi and the Gulf Coast have the drive and determination to overcome any preparedness brochures online at FEMA’s website and all adversity.” (www.fema.gov) or from the National Hurricane Among the programs being shown throughout the day: Center (www.noaa.nhc.gov). • “Biloxi & Katrina: A Story of Resolve and Resilience,” the city’s award-winning documentary. • “A Lady Called Camille,” the Civil Defense-created documentary about the killer 1969 storm. • “Camille 45,” a city-created documentary, featuring Danny Guice, who was mayor of Biloxi when Camille struck. • “The greatest speech ever given by A.J. Holloway,” a 12-minute presentation made six months Storm, disaster info after Katrina to a national gathering of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. can be kid stuff, • “The Centennial of the Croatian-American Cultural Society,” a documentary created in 2013, which essentially is the story of Biloxi. • An interview with Mayor A.J. Holloway conducted at City Hall on the thanks to website afternoon of Aug. 29, 2005, as winds from Katrina began to subside. Other features will be interspersed in the programs throughout the day, with It’s never too times shown on screen. soon to begin the All of the Katrina programming is available on either “Biloxi & Katrina,” or B SMART education process the follow-up documentary “Katrina +10,” which are available for $25 at the Scan to be put about storms Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi Visitors Center, or the Maritime & Seafood in the storm in and the damage they can cause, and a host of ”Katrina & Biloxi” educational activities especially for children are now Industry Museum. available online. The Flood and Storm section of Biloxi’s web site (biloxi.ms.us) includes a direct link to FEMA for Kids, which features Herman, “the spokescrab” and kid-style information on how to be prepared for Federal agencies encouraging residents to use direct deposit disasters and how you can In those critical days after Hurricane Katrina, Social Security check recipients who live along prevent disaster damage. the U.S. Treasury Department worked with the the Gulf Coast to switch to direct deposit. The Parents and teachers Social Security Administration to get displaced recommendation, offered in light of devastating will find a number of family Social Security and other federal benefit checks to hurricanes, is aimed at ensuring citizens receive or classroom activities for recipients, as quickly as possible. But those who their federal benefits without disruption. groups. already were using direct deposit had immediate Go Direct makes it easy to sign up for direct To see the FEMA for access to their funds from virtually anywhere, deposit. People can sign up by calling the toll-free Kids site, visit biloxi.ms.us/ thanks to ATMs and financial institution networks. Go Direct helpline at (800) 333-1795 or by visiting floodstorm and click on That’s why the Treasury and the Federal www.GoDirect.org to sign up online. To learn more For Kids at the top right. Reserve Banks – through Go Direct – are urging about Go Direct, visit www.GoDirect.org. 4 • August 2017 Visit the city web site and sign up for Bmail – biloxi.ms.us • Public records • Visitors info • Calendar of entertainment • Thousands of pictures • Hours of video • Crimemapping • Financial info

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August 2017 • 5 BEFORE HURRICANE Stay tuned for more storm information APPROACHES (NOW) The monitors hurricane and storm activity, and issues official bulletins to Plan an evacuation route. Hurricane Tracking Map local and regional TV and radio stations. Since • Contact the local emergency management office television coverage may be interrupted by power or American Red Cross chapter, and ask for the outages, you should also have a battery-operated community hurricane preparedness plan. This radio to follow emergency advisories. It is vital that plan should include information on the safest Position you monitor these weather evacuation routes and nearby shelters. Name Time Latitude Longitude Direction Speed broadcasts, especially as a storm approaches. Learn safe routes inland. Additionally, the City of Biloxi relays vital • Be ready to drive 20 to 50 miles inland to locate a information on a regular basis through its online safe place. e-mail program. To sign up for the notices, visit • Have disaster supplies on hand. http://biloxi.ms.us, where you’ll also find detailed and • Flashlight and extra batteries regularly updated weather forecasts. • Portable, battery-operated radio and extra Here is a list of local outlets where you can batteries obtain information: • First aid kit and manual Television Radio-AM • Duct tape See this info WLOX-TV 13 Radio-AM • Emergency food and water in Vietnamese WXXV-TV 25 WQFX 1130 • Non-electric can opener and Spanish, The Weather Channel WBSL 1190 • Essential medicines Page 10. WGCM 1240 • Cash and credit cards Radio-FM WROA 1390 • Sturdy shoes WQYZ 92.5 WXBD 1490 Make arrangements for pets. WMJY 93.7 WTNI 1640 • Pets may not be allowed into emergency shelters WJZD 94.5 for health and space reasons. WZNF 95.3 Online • Contact your local humane society for information WUJM 96.7 facebook.com/cobiloxi on local animal shelters. WCPR 97.9 twitter.com/cityofbiloxi Make sure that all family members know how to WKNN 99.1 biloxi.ms.us respond after a hurricane. WGCM 102.3 sunherald.com • Teach family members how and when to turn off WBUV 104.9 wlox.com gas, electricity, and water. WXRG 105.9 • Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1, police, WXYK 107.1 By Phone – City of Biloxi or fire department and which radio station to tune WZKX 107.9 Info Line 435-6300 to for emergency information. • Protect your windows. • Permanent shutters are the best protection. A lower-cost approach is to put up plywood panels. 2017 Storm Names Use 1/2 inch plywood – marine plywood is best – Arlene Harvey Ophelia cut to fit each window. Remember to mark which Bret Irma Philippe board fits which window. Cindy Jose Rina • Pre-drill holes every 18 inches for screws. Do this Don Katia Sean long before the storm. Emily Lee Tammy Trim back dead or weak branches from trees. Franklin Maria Vince Check into flood insurance. Gert Nate Whitney • You can find out about the National Flood Major flood-producing storms that have impacted Insurance Program through your local insurance Biloxi since 1969 include: agent or emergency management office. There • Hurricane Camille • is normally a 30-day waiting period before a new • Hurricane Elena • Tropical Storm Isidore policy becomes effective. • • Hurricane Katrina • Homeowners polices do not cover damage from • the flooding that accompanies a hurricane. Develop an emergency communication plan. • In case family members are separated from one another during a disaster (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are Saffir-Simpson at school), have a plan for getting back together. • Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as Hurricane Scale the “family contact.” After a disaster, it’s often 74-95 mph No real damage to building easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone structures. Damage primarily to unanchored in the family knows the name, address, and phone 1mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Also, some number of the contact person. coastal road flooding and minor pier damage 96-110 mph Some roofing material, door and window damage to buildings. Considerable DURING A HURRICANE WARNING AFTER THE STORM 2 damage to vegetation, mobile homes, and DURING A piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of center. Small craft in HURRICANE WATCH (A Hurricane Warning is issued when hurricane conditions – winds of 74 mph or greater, or dangerously • Stay tuned to local radio for information. • Inspecting utilities in a damaged home unprotected anchorages break moorings. high water and rough seas – are expected in 24 hours or less.) • Help injured or trapped persons. – Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear 111-130 mph Some structural damage to (A Hurricane Watch is issued when there is a threat • Give first aid where appropriate. blowing or hissing noise, open a window and • Listen constantly to a battery-operated radio or – Tell someone outside of the storm area where • Do not move seriously injured persons unless urn off the gas small residences and utility buildings with a of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.) quickly leave the building. T television for official instructions. you are going. they are in immediate danger of further injury. at the outside main valve if you can and call 3 minor amount of curtain-wall failures. Mobile • Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for • If in a mobile home, check tiedowns and – If time permits, and you live in an identified homes are destroyed. Flooding near the coast hurricane progress reports. Call for help. the gas company from a neighbor’s home. If evacuate immediately. surge zone, elevate furniture to protect it from • Return home only after authorities advise that it you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be destroys smaller structures with larger structures • Check emergency supplies. • Avoid elevators. flooding or better yet, move it to a higher floor. damaged by floating debris. Terrain continuously • Fuel car. is safe to do so. turned back on by a professional. • If at home: – Take pre-assembled emergency supplies, • Avoid loose or dangling power lines and report – Look for electrical system damage. If you see lower than 5 feet above sea level (ASL) may be • Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, – Stay inside, away from windows, skylights, warm protective clothing, blankets and flooded inland 8 miles or more. toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that them immediately to the power company, police, sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell and glass doors. sleeping bags to shelter. or fire department. hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the 131-155 mph More extensive curtain wall cannot be brought inside. – Keep a supply of flashlights and extra – Lock up home and leave. • Enter your home with caution. Beware of snakes, main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to failures with some complete roof structure • Secure buildings by closing and boarding up batteries handy. Avoid open flames, such as windows. Remove outside antennas. insects, and animals driven to higher ground by step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit 4 failure on small residences. Major erosion of candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of • Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. flood water. breaker, call an electrician first for advice. beach. Major damage to lower floors of structures light. • Open windows and doors to ventilate and dry – Check for sewage and water lines damage. near the shore. Terrain continuously lower than Open only when absolutely necessary and – If power is lost, turn off major appliances close quickly. your home. If you suspect sewage lines are damaged 10 feet ASL may be flooded requiring massive to reduce power “surge” when electricity is • Check refrigerated foods for spoilage; if avoid using the toilets and call a plumber. If evacuation of residential areas inland as far as 6 • Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, restored. bottles, and cooking utensils. electricity is off, keep refrigerator and freezer water pipes are damaged, contact the water miles. • Store valuables and personal papers in a closed as much as possible. company and avoid the water from the tap. You greater than 155 mph Complete roof failure • If officials indicate evacuation is necessary: Take pictures of the damage, both of the house waterproof container on the highest level of your • can obtain safe water by melting ice cubes. on many residences and industrial buildings. – Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded and its contents for insurance claims. • Generally, utility companies restore services lost home. Some complete building failures with small roads and watch for washed-out bridges. • Drive only if absolutely necessary and avoid during major storm events first to public service 5 • Review evacuation plan. utility buildings blown over or away. Major damage to – Secure your home by unplugging appliances flooded oadsr and washed-out bridges. Refrain providers, such as hospitals, water systems and • Moor boat securely or move it to a designated B SMART lower floors of all structures located less than 15 feet and turning off electricity and the main water from sightseeing. public safety agencies. safe place. Use rope or chain to secure boat Scan to see tracking info, ASL and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive valve. • Use telephone only for emergency calls. to trailer. Use tiedowns to anchor trailer to the advisories from National evacuation of residential areas on low ground within ground or house. 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8 • August 2017 August 2017 • 9 These Spanish and Vietnamese translations of storm preparation information are provided by Google. You can translate the entire City of Biloxi web site (biloxi.ms.us) by clicking on the Spanish or Vietnamese buttons at the bottom left of nearly any page on the site. More than 60 other translations also are available.

Antes de huracán se acerca o NOW paneles de madera contrachapada. Use madera • Guarde objetos de valor y documentos personales en Planee una ruta de evacuación. contrachapada 1/2 pulgada - la madera contrachapada un recipiente impermeable en el nivel más alto de su • Revise la ruta de evacuación, haga clic en el enlace marina es la mejor - corte a medida de cada ventana. casa. Mapa de Evacuación en la sección de Preparación para No olvide marcar qué tablón es para qué ventana. • Revisar el plan de evacuación. tormenta y la inundación de la página web de la ciudad. Perfore agujeros cada 18 pulgadas para los tornillos. • Amarre el bote de forma segura o moverlo a un lugar Determinar la ruta de evacuación más seguras para Haga esto mucho antes de la tormenta. seguro designado. Use cuerdas o cadenas para usted. Esté preparado para conducir de 20 a 50 millas Recorte las ramas muertas o débiles de los árboles. asegurar los botes al remolque. Utilice amarres para tierra adentro para localizar un lugar seguro. Verifique el seguro de inundación. anclar el remolque al suelo oa la casa. Prepare un kit de tormenta que incluye los siguientes • Usted puede encontrar información sobre el Programa elementos: de Seguro Nacional contra Inundaciones a través de Durante una Advertencia de Huracán • Linterna y baterías adicionales su agente de seguros local u oficina de manejo de (Una advertencia de huracán se emite cuando las • Portátil, radio de baterías y baterías adicionales emergencias. Normalmente hay un período de 30 días condiciones de huracán - vientos de 74 mph o más, o • Botiquín de primeros auxilios y manual de espera antes de una nueva política entre en vigencia. aguas peligrosamente altas y los mares agitados – Se • La cinta adhesiva Políticas de vivienda no cubren daños causados por la espera que en 24 horas o menos.) • Suficiente agua y comida (por lo menos un galón de inundación que acompaña a un huracán. • Escuche constantemente un radio de baterías o la agua por persona por día durante tres a siete días; Desarrollar un plan de comunicación de emergencia. televisión para las instrucciones oficiales. no perecederos envasados o alimentos en conserva • En el caso de los miembros de la familia se separen • Si en una casa móvil, verifique las sujeciones y evacue y zumos, platos de papel y utensilios de plástico, unos de otros durante un desastre (una posibilidad real de inmediato. utensilios de cocina) durante el día cuando los adultos trabajan y los niños en • Evite los ascensores. • No abrelatas eléctrico la escuela), tenga un plan para volver a estar juntos. • Si en el hogar: • Los medicamentos esenciales • Pida a un pariente fuera del estado o amigo para – Permanezca en el interior, lejos de las ventanas, • Efectivo y tarjetas de crédito que sirva como “contacto familiar”. Después de un tragaluces y puertas de vidrio. • Zapatos resistentes desastre, a menudo es más fácil hacer llamadas de larga – Mantenga un suministro de linternas y pilas • Celular totalmente cargado de teléfono distancia. Asegúrese de que todos en la familia sepan adicionales. Evite las llamas abiertas, tales como velas y • Guarde los documentos importantes en un recipiente el nombre, dirección y número de teléfono de la persona lámparas de queroseno, como fuente de luz. hermético o bolsa de plástico resellable. Entre los de contacto. – Si se pierde la energía, apagar los aparatos documentos importantes: seguros, registros médicos, importantes para reducir el poder de “oleada” cuando la números de cuentas bancarias, tarjetas de Seguro Durante una alerta de huracán electricidad sea restaurada. Social, etc. (Una vigilancia de huracán se emite cuando existe una • Si los funcionarios indican que la evacuación es Haga los arreglos para las mascotas. amenaza de huracán dentro de 24-36 horas.) necesaria: • No se permiten mascotas en los refugios de emergencia • Escuche una radio a batería o televisión para los – Salga tan pronto como sea posible. Evite los caminos para la salud y razones de espacio. Póngase en informes de progreso del huracán. inundados y tenga cuidado con los puentes arrasados. contacto con la sociedad humanitaria local para obtener • Verifique los suministros de emergencia. – Asegure su casa desconectando los aparatos y apagar información sobre los refugios de animales locales. • De gasolina del coche. la electricidad y la válvula principal de agua. Asegúrese de que todos los miembros de la familia • Recoja los objetos al aire libre, tales como muebles, – Dile a alguien fuera del área de la tormenta a dónde va. sepan cómo responder después de un huracán. juguetes y herramientas de jardinería y objetos de – Si el tiempo lo permite y usted vive en una zona • Enseñe a los miembros de la familia cómo y cuándo anclaje que no se puede entrar a la casa. de crecientes identificada, eleve los muebles para desconectar el gas, la electricidad y el agua. • Asegure los edificios cerrando y colocando tablones protegerlos de las inundaciones, o mejor aún, ir a un • Enseñe a los niños cómo y cuándo llamar al 9-1-1, la sobre las ventanas. Quite las antenas exteriores. piso más alto. policía o departamento de bomberos y qué estación de • Ponga el refrigerador y el congelador a temperaturas – Tome la pre-ensamblados suministros de emergencia, radio sintonizar para oír información de emergencia. más frías. Abierto sólo cuando sea absolutamente ropa de protección de abrigo, mantas y sacos de dormir • Proteja sus ventanas. necesario y se cierran rápidamente. a la vivienda. • Las contraventanas permanentes son la mejor • Almacene agua potable en bañeras limpias, jarras, – Cierre con llave su casa y se van. protección. Un enfoque de costo más bajo es poner botellas y utensilios de cocina.

Trước khi phương pháp tiếp cận bão hoặc • Cửa chớp thường trực là bảo vệ tốt nhất. Một cách tiếp lọ, và đồ dùng nấu ăn. NOW cận chi phí thấp hơn là để đưa lên tấm ván ép. Sử dụng • Cửa hàng vật có giá trị và các giấy tờ cá nhân trong một Kế hoạch một tuyến đường sơ tán. 1/2 inch ván ép, gỗ dán biển là tốt nhất cắt giảm để phù thùng chứa không thấm nước lên mức cao nhất của nhà • Xem lại các tuyến đường di tản bằng cách nhấn vào liên hợp với mỗi cửa sổ. Hãy nhớ để đánh dấu hội đồng bạn. kết Bản đồ di tản trong phần Chuẩn bị bão lũ của các quản trị phù hợp với cửa sổ. Lỗ khoan trước khi mỗi 18 • Xem lại kế hoạch sơ tán. trang web thành phố. Xác định các tuyến đường sơ tán inch dùng cho vít. Làm điều này trước cơn bão. • Moor thuyền an toàn hoặc di chuyển nó đến một nơi an an toàn nhất cho bạn. Hãy sẵn sàng để lái xe 20-50 dặm Trim trở lại chi nhánh từ cây chết hoặc yếu. toàn. Sử dụng dây hoặc chuỗi để đảm bảo thuyền Trailer. nội địa để xác định vị trí một nơi an toàn. Kiểm tra vào bảo hiểm lũ lụt. Sử dụng tiedowns neo đậu trailer cho mặt đất hoặc nhà. Chuẩn bị một bộ cơn bão bao gồm các mục sau đây: • Bạn có thể tìm hiểu về Chương trình Bảo hiểm Lũ lụt • Đèn pin và pin dự phòng Quốc gia thông qua đại lý bảo hiểm địa phương của bạn Trong một cảnh báo cơn bão • Đài phát thanh di động, hoạt động bằng pin và pin dự hoặc văn phòng quản lý khẩn cấp. Có bình thường thời (Cảnh báo bão được ban hành khi cơn bão điều kiện sức phòng gian chờ đợi 30 ngày trước khi một chính sách mới có gió 74 mph hoặc cao hơn, hoặc nước nguy hiểm cao và • Bộ dụng cụ sơ cứu và hướng dẫn sử dụng hiệu lực. Chủ nhà sách không bao gồm thiệt hại do lũ lụt biển động được dự kiến trong 24 giờ hoặc ít hơn.) • Băng keo đi kèm với một cơn bão. • Nghe liên tục cho một đài phát thanh hoặc truyền hình để • Khẩn cấp thực phẩm và nước (ít nhất một gallon nước Phát triển một kế hoạch liên lạc khẩn cấp. được hướng dẫn chính thức hoạt động bằng pin. mỗi người mỗi ngày trong 3-7 ngày, đóng gói không dễ • Trong trường hợp các thành viên trong gia đình được • Nếu trong một ngôi nhà di động, kiểm tra tiedowns và sơ hư hỏng thực phẩm đóng hộp và nước trái cây, đĩa giấy tách ra khỏi nhau trong trường hợp có tai họa (một khả tán ngay lập tức. và dụng cụ bằng nhựa, các công cụ nấu ăn) năng thực trong ngày khi người lớn đang làm việc và trẻ • Tránh thang máy. • Không dùng điện can opener em đang ở trường), có một kế hoạch cho việc trở lại với • Nếu ở nhà: • Essential thuốc nhau. – Ở trong nhà, tránh xa cửa sổ, cửa sổ ở mái nhà, và • Tiền mặt và thẻ tín dụng • Yêu cầu thân nhân của nhà nước hoặc người bạn để cửa kính. • Mạnh mẽ giày phục vụ như là Sau khi xảy ra thảm họa “liên lạc của gia – Giữ một nguồn cung cấp đèn pin và pin dự phòng tiện • Sạc đầy điện thoại di động đình.”, Nó thường dễ dàng hơn để gọi đường dài. Hãy dụng. Tránh lửa ngọn, chẳng hạn như nến và đèn dầu, • Lưu trữ giấy tờ quan trọng trong một thùng chứa không chắc chắn rằng tất cả mọi người trong gia đình biết tên, như là một nguồn ánh sáng. thấm nước hoặc túi nhựa resealable. Trong số các tài địa chỉ, và số điện thoại của người liên hệ. – Nếu bị mất điện, tắt các thiết bị chủ yếu để giảm quyền liệu quan trọng: bảo hiểm, hồ sơ y tế, số tài khoản ngân lực “tăng” khi điện được phục hồi. hàng, thẻ an sinh xã hội, vv Trong một Xem cơn bão • Nếu các viên chức cho biết sơ tán là cần thiết: Hãy sắp xếp cho vật nuôi. (Xem cơn bão được ban hành khi có một mối đe dọa có – Để lại càng sớm càng tốt. Tránh đường bị ngập và xem • Thú cưng không được cho phép trong trường hợp khẩn bão trong vòng 24-36 giờ.) cho cầu rửa ra. cấp nơi trú ẩn cho sức khỏe và lý do không gian. Liên hệ • Lắng nghe một đài phát thanh hoạt động bằng pin hoặc – Bảo vệ nhà của bạn bằng cách rút các thiết bị và tắt với xã hội nhân đạo địa phương để biết thông tin về các truyền hình cho các báo cáo tiến độ bão. điện, van nước chính. trại động vật địa phương • Kiểm tra khẩn cấp. – Giới thiệu một người nào đó bên ngoài của cơn bão Hãy chắc chắn rằng tất cả các thành viên trong gia • Nhiên liệu xe hơi. khu vực nơi bạn đang đi. đình biết làm thế nào để đáp ứng sau khi một cơn • Mang theo trong các đối tượng ngoài trời như đồ nội thất – Nếu thời gian cho phép, và bạn sống trong một khu cuồng phong. cỏ, đồ chơi, dụng cụ làm vườn và các đối tượng neo vực tăng được xác định, nâng cao đồ nội thất để bảo vệ • Dạy cho thành viên gia đình như thế nào và khi tắt điện, không có thể được đưa vào bên trong. nó khỏi lũ lụt hoặc tốt hơn, di chuyển nó đến một tầng khí đốt, và nước. • Tòa nhà an toàn bằng cách đóng cửa và lên các cửa sổ. cao hơn. • Dạy cho trẻ như thế nào và khi nào gọi 9-1-1, cảnh sát, Hủy bỏ ăng-ten bên ngoài. – Khẩn cấp trước khi lắp ráp, quần áo bảo vệ ấm, chăn sở cứu hỏa và trạm vô tuyến điện để điều chỉnh cho • Rẽ tủ lạnh và tủ đông lạnh nhất thiết lập. Mở khi hoàn và túi ngủ đến nơi trú ẩn. thông tin khẩn cấp. toàn cần thiết và gần gũi một cách nhanh chóng. – Khóa nhà và để lại. • Bảo vệ cửa sổ của bạn. • Cửa hàng uống nước trong bồn tắm sạch sẽ, bình, chai

10 • August 2017 Frequently Called Numbers Own the Complete Area code is 228 unless otherwise noted. • Animal control ...... 392-0641 To report stray or dead animals, leash-law violations

• Auto Tag/Property Tax Information 435-8242 County Courthouse at Lameuse Street Katrina Experience and MLK Boulevard • Birth Certificates ...... 601-576-7960 State Department of Vital Statistics in Jackson

• Building Permits ...... 435-6270 To obtain permits for construction and improvements

• Business Licenses ...... 435-6247 To obtain a license to do business in the city

• City Council ...... 435-6257 To reach councilmembers or clerks of council

• City Court ...... 435-6125 Information on traffic tickets and court docket

• Code Enforcement ...... 435-6270 To report weeded lots, unsafe buildings, abandoned vehicles

• Drivers Licenses ...... 396-7400 16741 Highway 67

• Emergency Police and Fire ...... 911 Non-emergency: 435-6100 (police) or 435-6200 (fire)

• Garbage Collection ...... 435-6271 Waste Pro manages the city’s residential garbage collection

• Housing Authority ...... 374-7771 To get information on public housing

• Human Resources ...... 435-6259 For info on city employment; on third floor, City Hall

• Mayor’s Office ...... 435-6254 Citizen services, proclamations, public records requests

• Museums information . . . . . 435-6244 Info on city museums or to rent historic properties

• Parks & Recreation ...... 388-7170 Info on programs, or to rent most city facilities

• Planning Commission ...... 435-6266 To apply for a change in your zoning or land use

• Public Schools ...... 374-1810 Administrative office for all Biloxi public schools

• Streets and Drainage ...... 435-6271 To report pot holes, damaged street signs or traffic signals

• Visitor Info . . 374-3105 or 1-800-BILOXI-3 Visitors Center is immediately north of the Biloxi Lighthouse.

• Water Service ...... 435-6236 Meter Reading Specialists manages city water department

Utilities Cable TV A two volume set, two full-color photos albums and two CDs. Before, after and now Cable One ...... 374-5900 photos. Original music. Interviews with community leaders. Actual 911 tapes from the Electricity storm. It’s an inspirational story. It’s our story, told by us, with hours of bonus video. Power ...... 800-532-1502 It’s a keepsake for the ages. Coast Electric Power Assoc . . . . . 388-3109

Gas It’s a $40 value now only $25. CenterPoint Energy Entex ...... 896-7500 Water/sewer City of Biloxi ...... 435-6236 Get this special offer at three locations: • Biloxi Visitors Center More information is available online at • Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art biloxi.ms.us.

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