
Before the Storm
GETAN
INSURANCE
CHECKUP
REMEMBER
Flood zones and evacuation zones
are NOT the same thing!
Flood insurance policy rates are determined
located.
Flood Insurance Rate Maps. These maps
requirements.
Visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center at
by property address.
City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Guide 4
MAEAPAN
PREPAREAND
PASSITON
Check in with your insurance agent well before
hurricane season. Ask your agent about coverage
for the cost of building code upgrades. Remember,
Flood insurance is available through the National
Flood Insurance Program in participating
your area. PLEASE NOTE
Do not wait until the last minute to obtain this
coverage!
Inventory the contents of your home to accurately
price coverage and speed up the claims process.
Taking photographs and saving receipts are
helpful. Remember to set aside funds to pay for
your hurricane deductible.
to plan for the unexpected, planning ahead is the
number one way to stay safe in the event of a disaster.
It is important to plan for all hazards that could impact
you, especially large-scale disasters like hurricanes
Prior to hurricane season, develop or update your
Family Emergency Plan. Hold a meeting with your
family to discuss what you will do in an emergency.
Ask the following questions:
• WHAT IS YOUR ESCAPE PLAN? When planning for
hurricanes, understand your evacuation zone and
establish an evacuation route (see back cover).
• DO YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT? The
kit should have enough supplies to last three days
for every person in your family, including a plan
for yearly maintenance (see Page 11).
• WHERE WILL YOU MEET? Your family should have a
set meeting location in the event that you become
separated. Also consider where you would meet if
you evacuate.
• HOW YOU WILL COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR
FAMILY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY? You
cannot always count on your cell phone to work,
especially if towers are down.
• WHO IS YOUR OUT OF TOWN CONTACT? Pick
someone that each of your family members can
contact to check-in with and report their statuses.
• DO YOU HAVE A PLAN FOR YOUR ENTIRE
HOUSEHOLD? This includes children, pets, and
individuals needing additional assistance.
• DID YOU SHARE YOUR PLAN? Your Family
Emergency Plan should be shared with friends,
co-workers, and out of town family members.
Encourage them to develop Emergency Plans of
community!
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