
Know the Hazards
WARM&COLD
WEATHER
HEAT ADVISORY: Issued when the
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING: Issued
when the heat index reaches or
time
FREEZE WARNING: Issued when
temperatures are expected to drop
HARD FREEZE WARNING: Issued
when temperatures are expected
hours
Protect the 4 P’s during cold
weather:
People should dress warmly and
in layers.
Pets should be brought indoors
or given a warm place to sleep.
Pipes that run outside should be
insulated.
Plants should be covered or
brought indoors.
WILDIRES
year-round risk in Florida, peak activity usually occurs January through
•
PREPARE YOUR FAMILY AND HOME
• Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and test them at
least every six months
• Install carbon monoxide detectors and test the batteries regularly
•
and knows where it is located
• Identify and practice escape routes from each room in your home
•
and electricity at the main switches
•
• Remember to include your pet(s) in your plan(s)
THE
FOUR
P’S OF
City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Guide
home that is free of anything that will burn)
• Regularly cleaning your roof and gutters
• Regularly mowing grass and disposing of dead, dry plant matter
•
• Adhering to year-round burn ban
4Winter
Weather
PEOPLE, PETS,
PIPES, & PLANTS