Here’ s why a weather radio is still essential:
• They work when the power’ s out: Unlike phones or TVs, many NOAA weather radios are battery-powered or hand-crank. When the grid goes down, you’ ll still have a direct line to lifesaving information.
• No dependence on cell towers or Wi-Fi: Storms often knock out cell service. Weather radios receive broadcasts over dedicated frequencies that remain active even in severe conditions.
• Instant, unfiltered alerts: Weather radios receive alerts immediately from the National Weather Service, without delay. No algorithms, no missed notifications, just the facts.
• Covers local conditions: They’ re specifically programmed to deliver alerts for your county or region using SAME( Specific Area Message Encoding) technology, so you only get alerts that matter to your location.
Who should have one? Every household in Florida should have at least one weather radio, particularly those near the coast or in flood-prone areas. They’ re especially crucial for:
• Families with children
• Seniors or individuals with disabilities
• Residents in mobile or manufactured homes
• People living in areas with unreliable cell reception
When shopping, choose a model that includes:
• Battery backup or hand-crank power
• SAME programming for your county
• NOAA All Hazards logo
• Audible alert function
• Optional extras: flashlight, USB charging port, solar panel
Local Mitigation Strategy updates to reduce hazard risks
St. Lucie County and the Local Mitigation Strategy( LMS) Working Group, which includes Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Village and other partners, are updating the Unified Local Mitigation Strategy.
The Unified Local Mitigation Strategy establishes the framework defining the implementation and coordination of mitigation goals, objectives and projects that will reduce the impact of hazards to the public, property and the environment.
This update is mandated by state and federal requirements and keeps our plan current so we can identify hazards, prioritize projects and stay eligible for funding that reduces disaster impacts.
Community input is a big part of this update. We are asking residents to take 5 minutes to complete the survey below to share their experiences and concerns, so the plan reflects the needs of the entire county and helps strengthen resilience in every neighborhood.
The surveys are available in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole. Please see the survey links below:
English survey link: https:// forms. office. com / r / ZHFGbt8PKX
Spanish survey link: https:// forms. office. com / r / tnbxuaJBH5
Haitian-Creole survey link: https:// forms. office. com / r / v50r1Z0VTi
Thank you to all residents within our community who participate in this important process. Together we can strengthen our community’ s resilience to future disasters.
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