Hurricane Emergency Checklists

After a Storm Passes

Call the City’s Hurricane Hotline at 954-828-8888 and listen to radio station 1610 AM for important updates.

Return home only when local officials tell you it is safe to do so.

Inspect your home. Call your insurance company if you have sustained damage.

Stay off the streets. Do not drive until local authorities tell you it is safe.

Report water main breaks, damaged sewer lines or blocked stormdrains to 954-828-8000.

Stay away from all downed power lines and report them to FPL at 1-800-4OUTAGE.

Stay away from standing water as there may be live power lines below.

Use telephones only for emergency purposes.

Never drive through flooded streets.

Monitor local media for boil water alerts.

Throw away spoiled food and personal items that have come in contact with flood waters.

Never use a generator indoors.

Use caution when clearing debris. Wear protective clothing and keep children and pets inside.