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Build your Bucket

Florida's hurricane season lasts from June 1 through Nov. 31. To help raise awareness, share information and kickoff citizens' preparedness efforts, the City of Tallahassee, Leon County and the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, along with other local partners, hosted the third annual Build Your Bucket event on June 3, 2017, at The Pavilion at the Centre of Tallahassee.

Build Your Disaster Bucket this year with the City of Tallahassee

A disaster preparedness kit, be it a bucket or large plastic bag, is quite simply a collection of basic items you and your family may need in the event of an emergency, like a hurricane. Having a preparedness kit and a hurricane plan for your household is essential for weathering the storm. Assemble your preparedness kit well in advance. Often, it’s too late to prepare once you know the storm is coming. Plus, you may need extra time to search and shop for certain supplies.

It’s recommended that families have food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantities to last at least 72 hours. Local officials and relief workers may not be able to reach everyone immediately following a major natural disaster. It could take hours (or even days) before help arrives. You are your best first line of defense.

Learn more about building your bucket!

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Hurricane Preparedness

Tropical storms and hurricanes are one of Tallahassee's most dangerous weather threats. Torrential rains, heavy winds and tornadoes can take our town and cause severe damage, flooding and major power outages.

Hurricane Connection

Flood Protection

Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States and can occur anywhere. A flood is a general or temporary condition where two or more acres of normally dry land area or two or more properties are inundated by water or mudflow.

Flood Page

Mosquito Safety

The Florida Department of Health in Leon County is teaming up with Leon County Government and Leon County Schools with support from the City of Tallahassee on a fun campaign that encourages children to become superheroes in the fight against mosquitoes.

Mosquito Safety

What to do when the lights go out

Electricity can be as dangerous as any hazardous weather condition, and it is inside of everyone's home. Safety concerning home electronics is often taken for granted. Ignoring electrical safety instructions may put your safety and property at risk.

Electric Safety

Hurricane Preparedness Flood Protection Mosquito Safety What to do when the lights go out

Quick Help

The following links are provided to aide citizens in preparing and responding to emergency conditions. This page, combined with the Hurricane Connection will be constantly updated to reflect new links and services.

Pet Preparedness Information

  • CDC Pet Safety in Emergencies
  • READY.gov Pets & Animals Safety
  • Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center
  • Leon County Animal Control Pet Resources

Sandbags

  • Quick Sandbag Info from FLASH.org
  • Sandbag Construction (US Army Corps of Engineers)

Other Links

  • State Health Department Hurricane Information

 

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Assisting the Disabled | Computer Safety | Flood Awareness | Heat Wave | Hurricane Connection | Lightening Safety | Mosquito Safety | Pet Preparedness | Safety and Electricity | Sand Bags | Wind Safety

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