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Disaster Preparedness and Response

Hurricane basics

• Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, so be sure to check out Hurricanes 101 (PDF). 
• Preparing for Storms in Florida (PDF)
• Learn what to do After the Hurricane (PDF) passes through your area. 

Basic community preparedness resources

FEMA: Individual and Community Preparedness Division

• Learn five simple steps Until Help Arrives
• Community Emergency Response Team
• Ready Kids: youth preparedness
• Prepare for and stay safe during hurricane season
• Preparedness videos

Florida Disaster.org

• Get a Plan
• County Emergency Management Contact List
• CO Generator Safety
• Hurricane Supply Checklist

Is your library prepared for before and after?

• Visit the Wheel of Resources to learn about organizations that provide resources to help libraries before, during and after any natural or manmade disaster.
• Check out our YouTube video to hear open discussion on hurricane preparation from library staff across the state. 
• Read about physical recovery after a disaster.
• See how Florida libraries responded (PDF) after Hurricane Irma.

Resources to build community resilience to disasters

Florida Water Management Districts

• Storm Wise Florida Landscapes (PDF)
• Free Publications
• Florida-Friendly Landscaping Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design (PDF)