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Office of Emergency Management
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The City of Port St . Lucie has an All-Hazards Emergency Preparedness Plan that is flexible to any kind of declared emergency .
Plan & Prepare While living in and visiting Port St . Lucie offers many benefits and advantages , it is important to keep in mind severe weather hazards and potential threats . Every family and business should have predefined emergency plans and always keep an emergency supply kit ready and stocked .
Get A Family Plan Hurricanes , tornadoes and flooding are just a few of the many hazards Port St . Lucie is subject to — don ’ t wait until disaster strikes , develop a family plan today ! Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes , so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area . Know how you ’ ll contact one another and reconnect if separated . Establish a family meeting place that ’ s familiar and easy to find .
Build a Kit After an emergency , you may need to survive on your own for several days . Being prepared means having your own food , water and other supplies to last for at least seven days . A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency .
Stay Informed When emergencies strike , public safety officials use timely and reliable systems to alert you . Learn more about the different warning alerts you can get . Sign up for Alert St . Lucie today at stlucieco . gov / alert .
Did you know that homeowner ’ s and renter ’ s insurance does NOT cover flood damages ? In order to get protection from flooding , you must buy flood insurance . You can find more information at CityofPSL . com / Flood .
Your knowledge and advance readiness will help you stay calm and organized in the event of an emergency or disaster . Learn more at CityofPSL . com / EM .
Hurricanes & Storms Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov . 30 . Residents should prepare before the hurricane season begins .
Hurricane Preparedness Expo This premier storm preparation event brings together dozens of businesses and emergency service providers with information and products that can help keep you , your home and your loved ones prepared and safe through hurricane season . You ’ ll also learn the latest news through presentations by Emergency Management experts and meteorologists . The Hurricane Expo is usually held in early June . Check our website at CityofPSL . com / Calendar to learn more details .
Additional Contacts
• American Red Cross 561-833-7711
• Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) 800-621-3362
Evacuations
• Evacuations are scheduled by County and City officials . If you are instructed to evacuate , have a plan .
• If you expect to evacuate your home in the event of a hurricane , plan where you will stay , how you will get there and what supplies you will take .
• If you need transportation to a public shelter because of a physical disability or a neurological or psychological disorder , register with the County Office of Emergency Management in advance . Do not wait until a storm approaches .
• If you or a family member receives home health care or depends on electrical life-support equipment , discuss emergency plans with your physician or agency representative and , if necessary , discuss with a hospital or special needs shelter to stay there if you must evacuate .