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Tropical Depression:
A disturbance with a clearly defined low pressure area and wind speeds as high as 38 mph.
Tropical Storm:
A distinct low pressure area defined by a counterclockwise rotating circulation with winds of 39-73 mph.
Hurricane:
A warm-core tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained surface winds are 74 mph or greater.
Tropical Storm Watch:
An alert that tropical storm conditions may pose a threat to a specific area within 36 hours.
Tropical Storm Warning:
An alert that tropical storm conditions are expected in a specific area within 24 hours.
Hurricane Watch:
An alert that hurricane conditions may pose a threat to a specific area within 48 hours.
Hurricane Warning:
An alert that hurricane conditions may pose a threat to a specific area within 36 hours.
Voluntary Evacuation Order:
Threat to life and property may be imminent. Evacuation is not required, but would be wise, particularly for tourists, the elderly and those with special needs.
Mandatory Evacuation Order:
Imminent threat to life and property exists. Individuals MUST relocate and seek refuge in an inland, non-evacuation area.
West Park Recovery P.O.D. (McTyre Park)
MCTYRE PARK
350 SW 56 AVENUE
WEST PARK, FL 33023
As part of our ongoing efforts to encourage hurricane preparedness and to provide disaster recovery assistance after a storm event, McTyre Park, 3501 SW 56 Avenue, West Park, will serve as a Point of Distribution (POD). PODs are centralized locations where the public can pick up life sustaining commodities such as water. Each person or vehicle receives a set amount of water. The commodities will be supplied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State through Broward County.
The items that will be supplied may include, but are not guaranteed or limited to, shelf stable food, bottled water, and limited amounts of ice. The recommended amount is for each person/vehicle to receive enough for a household of three. The amount of supplies provided will differ depending on the type of transportation used. For instance, more supplies are provided to someone in a car than to a pedestrian who must hand carry items. The proposed West Park POD will accommodate vehicle traffic (drive-thru), and pedestrian traffic.
