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From Mayor Felicia M. Brunson
Hurricanes are strong storms that cause damage and property threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes. You can take steps to reduce the risk of serious disruption, injury or loss of life by making preparations. We want to do our part in helping you get prepared for a hurricane. Planning ahead can save time and lives in many types of emergencies. Even if you have taken some steps in the past to prepare, it is important that you revisit and update your communication plan and check your emergency preparedness kit for expired items. As your elected city officials, with the competent help of our city staff, this information has been prepared as another aid in assisting you to safely navigate through a hurricane if one is predicted for your area.
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Special Needs Shelters
Pre-registration for the Special Medical Needs Shelter is offered throughout the year. While this is not required, it is strongly encouraged to ensure the shelter will be prepared to meet your needs if you must evacuate. To register for a Special medical Needs Shelter, call the Broward County Human Services Department at 954.357.6385 (TTY 954-357-5608).
What to Bring:
If you will be going to a Special Needs Shelter, plan to bring the following items:
Special foods, prescription medications, nebulizer, syringes, sterile swabs, oxygen equipment and other relevant necessities.
Reasonable modifications will be made for shelter residents with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need transfer assistance, sign language interpretation and other auxiliary aids, or a quiet zone for a cognitive disability or mental health need, call 954-357-6385 or TTY 954-357-5608 for updated information.
Items not permitted in shelters include firearms, explosive devices, intoxicating beverages, and illegal drugs.
Residents with service animals accompanying them are welcome at all shelter sites.
Hospital Care
If you must go the hospital ahead of a storm, then be sure to do the following:
- Talk to your doctor/caregiver to see if you need to be admitted.
- Arrive early and expect to wait.
- Be sure to take identification cards and medical information.
- Clearly label all medical equipment.
You do not need to be in a state of turmoil when disaster strikes. Calmness and confidence can be yours when you properly prepare yourself ahead of time.
Transportation To Shelters
Persons with disabilities: Broward County Transit’s Paratransit Services section coordinates transportation for residents with disabilities. Call 954-357-6385 or TTY 954-357-5608.
