Natural Disasters
Beware of flooding. Don’t walk or drive in flooded areas. Be
prepared to exit your vehicle if it submerges.
Florida is at high risk for hurricanes and tornados. Weather
alert radios are recommended.
Check structures and attics after lightning storms if safely
accessible. Consider lightning protection devices.
Hurricane: Formed when sustained winds reach 74 mph.
Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected within
the next 24 hours.
Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are a possible threat
within the next 36 hours.
Tropical Storm: Formed when sustained winds reach 39 mph.
Tropical Depression: Formed when a tropical wave develops
cyclonic (counter-clockwise) circulation with sustained (one
minute) winds up to 38 mph.
Tropical Disturbance/Tropical Wave: A grouping or cluster of
clouds moving through the tropics.
Power Outages
Report any down power lines and arching or visible fire from power
lines, power poles or transformers.
Outages may be extended, especially during severe weather. Stay
inside, away from electrical hazards.
A Tornado Watch means tornadoes are possible. A Tornado
Warning means a tornado has been sighted. Don’t use generators inside a garage or house, carbon monoxide
fumes can cause health issues or death.
Decide early if you should shelter in-place or find shelter
elsewhere. Ensure that ovens, stoves, heaters, irons, or other appliances that
create heat are turned off during a power outage. Because when
power is restored these appliances will come back on and may
cause a fire hazard.
Seek shelter in a interior room on the bottom floor of a
permanent sturdy structure.
Follow local weather updates and alerts.
Please do not hesitate to call the
Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department
with any questions related to
emergency preparedness. Call (407)
877-5175 during normal business
hours.
Severe Weather / Flooding /
Lightning
Remove yard hazards and keep trees trimmed.
Remain inside, in a interior room, away from windows and
openings.
Make a Difference - Make a Plan
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CARD
Winter Garden
Fire Rescue Department
KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE—EVERYONE GOES HOME
THIS CARD BELONGS TO:
Name(s): Water (1 gallon per person per day)
Address: Food, non-perishable (3 day supply)
Battery-run Radio & Extra Batteries
Flashlight & Extra Batteries
Medications
First Aid Kit
Surgical Masks
Moist Towelettes
Pliers or Adjustable Wrench
Manual Can Opener
Unique Items (for infants, for pets)
Important Documents
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT:
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EMERGENCY ………..……………………………….………………………. 911
City of Winter Garden ……………………………………………………… 407-656-4111
Winter Garden Police ……………………………………………………… 407-656-3636
Winter Garden Fire Rescue ……………………………………………… 407-877-5175
National Poison Control Center ……………………………………. 1-800-222-1222
Duke Energy ……………………………………………………………………. 407-629-1010
Lake Apopka Natural Gas …………………………………………….. 1-800-542-3344
Health Central Hospital …………………………………………………… 407-296-1000
Florida Hospital ………………………………………………………………. 407-303-2800
South Lake Hospital ………………………………………………………… 352-394-4071
Orlando Regional Medical Center ……………………………………. 321-841-5111
WE SUGGEST THAT YOU AFFIX THIS CARD TO THE SIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR OR INSIDE A CABINET
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