A.H. of Monroe County Consumer Hurricane Preparedness Information 2018

Hurricane Preparedness

Florida is the hurricane capital of the United States and no matter where you live in the Sunshine State, you are vulnerable to the effects of a hurricane. Now is the time to make preparations so that you can protect yourself and your family in the event that a storm threatens your home. Included in this preparedness packet is the important information you should know to help keep you and your family prepared and out of harm’s way when a hurricane is headed your way.

HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS JUNE 1ST AND ENDS NOVEMBER 30TH.

GET A PLAN: It is important for you to know what to do in case of an emergency. Your plan of action details who does what, where you will go, and what you will take along. • Determine your destination for evacuation (relative’s/friend’s, public shelter, hotel/motel) and what transportation you will need to get there. • Register those in your family who need special assistance with the local Special Needs Registry. • If you have a pet, register them at a pet-friendly shelter. • Prepare an emergency supply kit and go bag. • Familiarize yourself with your local channels of communication where you can stay up to date with hurricane information.

At A.H. of Monroe County, Inc., we have a Hurricane Preparedness Plan that will assist you with your preparations and needs.

IF YOU LIVE IN ANY OF THE A.H. HOUSING PROPERTIES YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO EVACUATE THE FACILITY WHEN THERE IS A COUNTY-WIDE MANDATORY EVACUATION. • Prior to any hurricane emergency, you will have a set preparedness plan in place with your Medical Case Manager (MCM) or Housing Case Manager (HCM) – this will be completed via a detailed conversation and documented. o MCM/HCMs will assist with applying for the Monroe County Special Needs Registry for evacuation, if indicated. o MCM/HCMs will assist with any transportation needs prior to an evacuation. • During a hurricane emergency, you will be contacted or visited by a Medical Case Manager, an Intensive Case Manager, or Housing Case Manager from the Agency who will assist you in carrying out your emergency hurricane plan.

EVACUATION INFORMATION: Know where you will be evacuating to and how you will get there. • For hurricane categories 1 and 2, the Monroe County shelters that will open are: o High School – 2100 Flagler St., Key West FL 33040 o Sugarloaf School MM19 – 255 Crane Blvd., , FL 33042 o Marathon High School – 350 Sombrero Rd., Marathon FL 33040 o Coral Shores High School MM89.5 – 89901 Overseas Hwy., , FL 33070 • MONROE COUNTY SHELTERS WILL NOT OPEN IN CATEGORY 3, 4, OR 5 HURRICANES, SO YOU WILL NEED TO GO TO THE MAINLAND OUT-OF-COUNTY SHELTER. A.H. of Monroe County Consumer Hurricane Preparedness Information 2018 o General Population Shelter: ▪ E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.– 10901 SW 24th St., Miami, FL 33165 o Special Needs Population: (Will be transported to the Special Needs Shelter): ▪ International University (FIU) – 11290 SW 13th St., University Park, RC 101, Miami, FL 33199

EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT AND GO-BAG: The following items are suggested to have prepared during the hurricane emergency season in order for you to be ready in an immediate county-wide evacuation. If possible, it is recommended to have a 14-day supply. • Non-perishable food cans or sealed containers • Water (1 gallon per person, per day) • Prescription medications – WELL LABELED • Medical supplies needed or first aid kit (oxygen, diabetic equipment, etc.) • List of allergies • Copies of all important document and phone numbers (ID, SS Card, Insurance Card, etc.) • Warm clothes for each person – Layers can keep you warm and dry • Personal hygiene items (Toothbrush/paste, glasses, soap, etc.) • Towel • Blanket or sleeping bag • Emergency cash, if possible (credit cards and checks will not work in power outages) • **Alcohol and other drugs are NOT permitted on shelter properties**

BE INFORMED: • AM/FM Radio: o WWUS/104.1 FM/US1 Radio, Big Pine FL o Clear Channel Radio Stations, o Thunder County/99.5 FM 100.3 FM o Key-Z/93.5 FM 96.9 o WEOW/92.7 o WGMX/94.3 FM Marathon, FL o Island/107.1 FM Key West, FL o KONK/1500 AM Key West, FL o WIOD Radio/610 AM Miami, FL o WLRN Public Radio/91.3 Miami, FL • Television: o Channel 76/Monroe County, FL o Channel 4, 6, 7, 10, and 23/Miami, FL • Newspapers: o Key West Citizen o Marathon/Islamorada/ Free Press o Keynoter and Reporter, Florida Keys o The Weekly News, Florida Keys o Big Pine News, Big Pine, FL o The Sun Sentinel Newspaper, Miami FL o The Miami Herald, Miami FL • NOAA Weather Radio • Telephone and email-based Emergency Notification Systems: A.H. of Monroe County Consumer Hurricane Preparedness Information 2018 o For Residents: 1-800-955-5504 o For Visitors: 1-800-771-KEYS

PET INFORMATION: • Requirements for evacuating with pets o Pre-register pets with pet-friendly shelters/Monroe County Special Needs Registry. o Provide proof of residency within evacuation zone. o Present medical and current vaccination records for EACH pet. ▪ Annual rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs and visible Monroe County dog license are required. • Pet shelter rules o Proper ID collar and current rabies tag. o Proper ID on all pet belongings. o Pet must remain contained in an approved carrier. o During scheduled animal relief times, pets must be on a leash or harness. o Pet food, water, and bowls must be brought. • Animal supplies checklist o Medications, medical and vaccination records. o Proper identification, collar, and tags. o Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and carriers. o Newspapers, plastic bags, cat litter/pan, and cleaners for pet waste. o Food, water, and bowls (2-week supply). o Bed and/or toys to keep pets calm and happy during stressful time. o Current photos (in case animal gets lost). o Information on feeding schedule, medical conditions, behavior problems, and name/number of veterinarian. • Pets accepted at pet-friendly shelters: dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, guinea pigs, small rabbits (under 10 lbs.), ferrets, and birds.

WATCHES AND WARNINGS INFORMATION: Tropical system hazards come in many forms, including storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The National Hurricane Center will issue tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings. • Tropical Storm Watch: Sustained winds of 39-73 mph are possible within specified coastal area within 48 hours. • Tropical Storm Warning: Sustained winds of 39-73 mph are expected within the specified coastal area within 36 hours. • Hurricane Watch: Sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are possible somewhere within the specified coastal area – Issued 48 hours in advance. • Hurricane Warning: Sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area – Issued 36 hours in advance.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION BUS PICK-UP STOPS: Monroe County Emergency Management will activate specific bus pick-up stops along US 1 Highway as directed by the Monroe County Sheriff Office. It is the responsibility of the residents to get to the designated pick-up sites, nearest to you. Evacuation zones are pre- determined. The buses used will only travel between the Emergency Evacuation sites and the hurricane shelter out of the county, and will display “EMERGENCY EVACUATION”.

A.H. of Monroe County Consumer Hurricane Preparedness Information 2018

EVACUATION ZONES:

EMERGENCY EVACUATION BUS PICK-UP STOPS: Mile Marker Key Stop Location 4.6 Vacant Lot North of Burger King 10 Big Coppitt Circle K 15 Saddlebunch Baby’s Coffee 17 Sugarloaf Sugarloaf Blvd. & US 1 20 Sugarloaf Alamo Building 21 Cudjoe County Building 22 Cudjoe BC Marine 25 Summerland Professional Building (North of Dion’s) 27 Ramrod Looe Key Resort 28.5 Little Torch Dolphin Marina 29.5 Big Pine Keys Sea Center 31.5 Big Pine St. Peter’s Church 47.5 Knights Key Knights Key 48.7 Marathon Fisherman’s Hospital 50 Marathon Kmart 51.7 Marathon South Wind Building 53.2 Marathon San Pablo Church 58 Wild Bill’s A.H. of Monroe County Consumer Hurricane Preparedness Information 2018 59 Grassy Key JoJo’s 61 Hawks Cay Water’s Edge Restaurant 62.9 Coral Key Coral Key 68.5 Layton City Hall 70 Aqueduct Authority 73.8 Lower Matecumbe Caloosa Cove Marina 75 Lower Matecumbe Columbus Drive 80 Upper Matecumbe Hampton Inn / Majestic Gas Station 81.5 Upper Matecumbe Hurricane Monument 84.2 Plantation Key Holiday Isle 86 Plantation Key DOT Scale House 88.4 Plantation Key Professional Building 90 Plantation Key Coral Shores High School 92.6 Tavernier Corner of US 1 & Burton 96 Key Largo Silver Shores 99.5 Key Largo Waldorf Plaza 101.5 Key Largo Kmart Plaza 102.8 Key Largo Entrance to Penne Kamp 106 Key Largo Rear of Circle K 106

EMERGENCY AGENCY NUMBERS: In case of any emergencies when you cannot get your prescription medications, please call one of the following: • Joan Higgs, RN @ 305-902-7720 • Margie Cooper, RN @ 305-395-8025

A.H. of Monroe County Consumer Hurricane Preparedness Information 2018 EVACUATION CHECKLIST: (During Mandatory County-Wide Evacuation)  Where are you going?  3-days’ worth of clothes ______ Underwear ______ Socks  How will you get there?  Pants ______ T-shirt/Tank Top ______ Sweatshirt/Long Sleeve Shirt  Do you need help getting there?  Shorts  Yes  Sneakers  No  Hygiene/Bathroom Items  To pack in your go-bag:  Toothbrush  3-day supply of food  Toothpaste  3-day supply of water & cup  Soap/Shampoo  2-week supply of prescription  Glasses/Contacts medications – labeled  Deodorant  Other medical supplies, if needed  Towel  ID  Blanket/Sleeping Bag  Social Security Card  Emergency Cash  Insurance Card  Pet supplies  Emergency Contact Information/Phone Numbers ______

NON-EVACUATION CHECKLIST: (During Non-Mandatory Evacuation)  Where are you going? ______ How will you get there? ______ Do you need help getting there?  Yes  No  Items stocked up in home – Remember that stores, and electricity may not be available and you may need 2-weeks supply during this time  Food  Water  Prescription medications  Hygiene/Bathroom Items  Toothbrush  Toothpaste  Soap/Shampoo  Glasses/Contacts  Deodorant  Towel  Clean clothes  Clean blankets/towels  Emergency Cash  Pet Supplies