24/7 Emergency ServiceUpdated for 2022! Charlotte County Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
9/6/2022 (Permalink)
Be Prepared, Not Scared. Know what to do when disaster comes your way!
With the current Hurricane season in full force, we want our clients, residents of the Port Charlotte area communities, and business partners to have the sources of information you need to be prepared.
Remember that even if your home and/or business is safe and secure from the effects of a storm, that infrastructure systems, including electric, water, sewer, and roads and public transportation may be severely affected, and damage done to those systems can delay your ability to resupply or receive help. Delays in areas affected by major storms and hurricanes can last from hours to days. Please ensure that you and your loved ones have the basic items on the following checklist.
Following are important local links for Charlotte County, including links for Shelters, Evacuation Zones, Emergency News and Updates, and More:
- 2020 Charlotte County Disaster Guide: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/core/fileparse.php/476/urlt/charlotte-county-disaster-planning-guide.pdf
- Charlotte County Know Your Zone: Information: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/know-your-zone.stml
- Red Cross "Find Open Shelters": https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
- Charlotte County Emergency Management: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/
- Sign up for the "Alert Charlotte" Emergency Alert Program: https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/alert-charlotte.stml
Social Media, News, and Weather Information links:
- Charlotte County Emergency Management Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty
- National Weather Service - Tampa Bay Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NWSTampaBay/
- NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NWSNHC/
- National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- NBC 2 Fort Myers Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NBC2News/
- NBC 2 Fort Myers Weather: http://www.nbc-2.com/weather
- WINK News Fort Myers Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WINKNewsTV/
- WINK News Fort Myers Weather: http://www.winknews.com/weather/