Hurricane Irma: Be Prepared

A personal message from Interim Executive Director, Paul Jess:

Hurricane Irma is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening Category 5 storm. With record-breaking wind speeds and a diameter twice as wide as the Florida peninsula, it goes on record as one of the strongest hurricanes in history.

I urge you to take the necessary precautions to keep yourself and your family safe.

Below are links to resources to help you with your preparations:

Supplies Checklists/Preparedness Tips

• Hurricane Checklist – News 13
• Ten Essential Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Irma – Miami New Times
• Ready.gov – Hurricanes

Evacuation Zones, Routes, and StormSurge Zones

• Florida Division of Emergency Management
• FLGov.com – Gov. Scott Issues Updates on Hurricane Irma Preparedness

Shelter Information

• Florida Division of Emergency Management

Gas Stations

• GasBuddy – Gasoline Availability Tracker

Sandbag Fillup

• Central Florida – WESH 2
• Central Florida – News 13
• South Florida – WSVN
• South Florida – CBS Miami

Additional Supplies

• Orlando area – Orlando Weekly
• Brevard County – Florida Today
• Miami-Dade County – Miami New Times
• South Florida – Sun Sentinel

Aftermath Information

• Division of Consumer Services

Thank you, and please stay safe.

Sincerely,

Paul Jess
FJA Interim Executive Director