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Advertisers Index ................................23 After The Hurricane ...........................17 Assisted Living Center ........................ 8 During The Hurricane ........................17 Going To A Shelter............................. 20 Home Preparation ..............................16 Hurricane Categories ......................... 5 Hurricane Names .............................. 5 Hurricane Map ............................. 12,13 Hurricane Season................................ 5 Insurance Tips .....................................17 Mobile Homes .....................................16 Office of Emergency Management ...... 11 Okeechobee Animal Control ...............14 Okeechobee County School District ... 14 Okeechobee County Shelters .............21 Okeechobee Red Cross ...................... 8 Personal Protection ...........................16 Pet-Friendly Lodging ...........................20 Raulerson Hospital ............................. 8 Waste Management ........................... 14 WOKC Radio Station ......................... 11
Community preparedness and personal preparedness are equally essential. Pennysaver spoke to representatives from many venues affecting the community and its ability to withstand a hurricane. We thank them for their contributions. Neither the advertiser nor the publisher are responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc. herein contained. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, or by any means, without written permission from the publisher.
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2011 Okeechobee Pennysaver Hurricane Guide The 2011 Okeechobee Pennysaver Hurricane Survival Guide is a comprehensive overview of what to do in the event a hurricane heads this way. Every storm is dangerous, so the more you are prepared the safer you will be. Please review the guidelines, find out where to seek further help and information and have a plan. Researchers Phil Klotzbach and William Gray are forecasting an above-average storm season with 17 named storms, nine of which will strengthen into hurricanes. Of those nine, five are predicted to be major hurricanes. The Colorado State scientists are also projecting that there will be a 73% chance of a major hurricane making landfall along the East Coast. The annual average is 52% using 29 years of past data. The forecast comes in the wake of their 2010 estimates, which correctly projected – although ultimately underestimated – a busy hurricane season.
Hurricane Season
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. June/July and October/November hurricanes generally form in the Caribbean, with the August/September hurricanes usually originating off the west coast of Africa.
Hurricane Categories
Storm advisories are broadcast by four designations: • Tropical Disturbance — This is an area of storms that keeps its structure for at least 24 hours. • Tropical Depression — This is an organized storm system with a defined circulation and maximum sustained surface winds up to 38 miles per hour. • Tropical Storm — This is an intense organized storm with a well-defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or more. • Hurricane — This is an intense organized storm with a well-defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or more. Hurricanes are identified by categories. Category 1 storms are 74 to 95 mph; Category 2 storms are 96 to 110 mph; Category 3 storms are 111 to 130 mph; Category 4 storms are 131 to 155 mph; and Category 5 storms are winds
greater than 155 mph. Hurricane watches are issued when a storm may pose a threat to a designated area within 36 hours. Hurricane warnings are issued when a storm is expected to hit within 24 hours.
Hurricane Names
Each year, there is a pre-approved list of tropical storm and hurricane names. These lists have been generated by the National Hurricane Center since 1953. At first, the list consisted of only female names. However, since 1979 the lists alternate between male and female. There are six lists that continue to rotate. The lists only change when there is a hurricane that is so devastating the name is retired and another name replaces it. Thus, the 2011 hurricane name list is the same as the 2005 hurricane name list, with five hurricane names retired after the devastating 2005 season. On the 2011 list Dennis was replaced by Don, Katrina was replaced by Katia, Rita was replaced by Rina, Stan was replaced by Sean and Wilma was replaced by Whitney. The 2011 hurricane names are Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Emily, Franklin, Gert, Harvey, Irene, Jose, Katia, Lee, Maria, Nate, Ophelia, Philippe, Rina, Sean, Tammy, Vince and Whitney.
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Raulerson Hospital A Message From Robert Lee, Chief Executive Officer Prior to any hurricane approaching the area, the staff at Raulerson Hospital takes Emergency Disaster Planning very seriously. First of all and most important, the hospital is not a shelter. During any weather emergency or any other type of disaster, the command center at the hospital is fully staffed to ensure safety for all of the patients, visitors and staff. At the present time, the hospital is preparing for the coming hurricane season by increasing its food, water, medication and other supplies necessary to continue independent operation. The hospital has a 750kw generator that can supply electricity to the entire facility, a backup water supply, and advanced communication equipment. The hospital is fully hurricane-shuttered, and hurricane-impact doors and windows are in-
American Red Cross Okeechobee Service Center A Message From Debbie Riddle, Director The American Red Cross Okeechobee Service Center staff members are proud to be a part of hurricane preparedness in Okeechobee. The purpose of the Red Cross is to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Osceola Middle School and South Elementary School are certified Red Cross shelters, staffed by trained Red Cross volunteers. During a disaster, the local American Red Cross is in direct contact with the Office of Emergency Management in Okeechobee as well as with the regional office in West Palm Beach. For questions, brochures and information, call (863) 763-2488.
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stalled throughout the facility. The key to preparedness is planning ahead to cover all possible emergencies that may occur.
A Hurricane Preparedness Seminar, open to the public, will be held at Raulerson Hospital, Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. Spokespersons representing Raulerson Hospital, WPBF-TV Channel 25, Okeechobee Emergency Management, American Red Cross, South Florida Water Management, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, WOKC Radio, Bank of America, Waste Management, Florida Power and Light and the Florida Department of Financial Services, will speak on hurricane planning and provide valuable literature. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited so early registration through the Okeechobee Red Cross is necessary. Additional seminars may be scheduled as needed. Call the Red Cross at (863) 763-2488 to attend.
Assisted Living Centers A Message From Diane Wood, Administrator, Grand Oaks Assisted living Facility, a concrete building with impact-resistant windows, is built to withstand hurricanes. In the event an evacuation is ordered, a safe place has been pre-determined. Grand Oaks will be staffed with needed personnel in case of any emergency with the Grand Oaks Bus and the VNA Mobile Unit on standby. This is not a shelter for the general public. Please feel free to call Diane Wood, Administrator, at 863-824-6770 with any questions.
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Office of Emergency Management A Message From Mitch Smeykal, Director Should a disaster strike Okeechobee County, we must be prepared for events caused by nature and/or humans. The warning to us may be days as with a hurricane or with no warning at all as with an industrial accident which would require an immediate evacuation of the whole county or a partial area. The OEM encourages all residents to prepare themselves and their families for the hazards facing Okeechobee on a regular basis. This includes preparing kits, assembling legal documents and making action plans. Emergency information will be broadcast on local radio and television stations. The radio stations are WOKC-AM 1570, WOKC-FM 100.9, (Spanish) WAFC FM 106.1 and WWFRFM in Okeechobee, WQCS-FM in Fort Pierce, and WAFC-FM in Clewiston. The television
stations are WPTV NewsChannel 5 and WPBF Channel 25 from West Palm Beach (on local cable channels 3 and 10). The OEM will track certain events on www.okeechobeeeoc.com. The OEM will also operate a Twitter messaging service, free to the public, which can be followed or viewed at www.twitter.com/ okeechobeeeoc. Any organization that would like to have a presentation by the Okeechobee County Emergency Management Office concerning hurricanes, tornados, flooding, terrorism, hazardous materials or disaster preparedness in general should call Mitch Smeykal at (863) 763-3212. All-Hazards Guides in English and Spanish are available at the EOC office, 707 NW 6th St. and at businesses throughout the county.
Local Radio Station WOKC A Message From WOKC FM 100.9 and AM 1570 In the event of a storm, WOKC FM 100.9, AM 1570 and (Spanish) WAFC FM 106.1, are in constant contact with Okeechobee’s Emergency Operations Center, the National Hurricane Center and state and local officials. We will work around the clock to provide local residents with the important information they need. As soon as a storm is forecast, WOKC and WAFC will go into Emergency Broadcast Mode. We have the ability to switch to emergency power and remain on the air 24/7. Unlike coastal media, we are Okeechobee’s only local voice; we know this area and care about our local residents.
Before the storm all three stations will broadcast shelter locations and evacuation routes and advise you on how to prepare your home and family, including pets. As the storm moves closer we broadcast continuous alerts and information. During the storm WOKC and WAFC will broadcast safety advice, continuous storm updates including force, wind speed and coordinates and news of what is happening in our community. When we are clear of danger we will tell you how our area has been affected, how to receive assistance and how people can volunteer to help others. Don’t wait for a storm before preparing. Now is the time to gather supplies, including a portable radio tuned to WOKC or WAFC.
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Okeechobee County School District A Message From Ken Kenworthy Safety of our students is our number one priority any time during the year. Preparing for hurricane season is but one area in which Okeechobee County Schools stand ready to help not only our students but their families as well. The district Emergency Plan outlines preventative safety measures that school and district personnel follow on a day to day basis as well as when a storm is pending. In the event a storm is approaching, decisions for safe travel and school closings are made by the Superintendant of Schools after consultation with emergency management and law enforcement personnel. School buses must be pulled off the road when winds persist at 35 miles per hour. When a storm is imminent and schools must be closed, students and staff are notified via an automated calling system that reaches all telephone numbers in the school’s database. Getting students back in school after a storm is our main concern. The same automated calling system is used to notify students and staff when schools will reopen as well. It is very important that parents make sure the school has correct
phone numbers so they can receive emergency messages. Once students are back to school, parents can return to work and our community regains a sense of normalcy and routine.
Okeechobee County Animal Control A Message From Officer Gary Barber Before the storm arrives have a plan of action in place. Be aware that city and county ordinances require all cats, dogs and ferrets over four months of age to have a rabies vaccine. If you evacuate in a hurricane, do not leave your animal alone, either inside or outside your home. If you cannot take them, leave your pets with a responsible person. If you take your animal with you, be sure to take a five-day food and water supply for each animal as well as utensils, bowls and litter bags, medications, a picture of your animal and a cage for each pet. Place your name and phone number on all belongings with permanent marker. Before the storm, have your pet micro-chipped; vets generally check for chips in lost animals. Advice about exotic pets is available from Sue Arnold at (863) 763-4630. For additional help and information, call Animal Control at (863) 357-3225 or visit www.hsus.org.
Waste Management BEFORE THE STORM Do yard trimming before the storm season. Avoid conducting yard maintenance when there is a named storm with a predicted Florida landfall.
AFTER THE STORM The Okeechobee Board of County Commissioners will select a storm debris collection contractor. Okeechobee County and Okeechobee County Emergency Management will provide regular updates on storm-related matters and debris collection in the local newspapers and other media outlets.
deemed safe to do so. Do not mix waste types. Keep the following separate: yard trash, household trash, furniture, appliances and construction and demolition debris. Do not place any debris on or near fences, mailboxes, power lines, power poles, work meters, phone boxes or under low-hanging trees. All debris must be placed on the nearest county maintained right-of-way (in front of a home) for collection.
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Preparation Equals Safety What To Do As A Hurricane Nears
Home Preparation Water Sterilize your bathtub, pans, jugs and bottles with a 1:10 bleach solution, then fill them with water. Wait for official word before resuming use of your water system after the storm. If you must evacuate your home, turn off the water supply before leaving to avoid damage from burst pipes; unplug your water heater and turn off your automatic sprinkler system.
First Aid Assemble bandages, adhesive tape, antiseptic, alcohol and other articles that might be needed in an emergency. Also include toilet paper and sanitary supplies.
Food Supply Stock any canned foods that can be eaten without heating, non-refrigerated carton milk, cereals, energy bars, a can opener and canned heat or propane stove for cooking. Prior to the storm’s arrival, turn freezer and refrigerator controls to the highest level.
Lighting Stock candles, lamps, flashlights or lanterns and the batteries, propane, kerosene, matches or other means to power them.
Cleaning Have a supply of cloths, towels and mops to absorb rain-driven water and to use at windows and doors.
Communication Have a portable radio, a car charger for your cell phone and at least one corded phone; cordless phones won’t work if electricity is down.
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Outdoor Prep Take down antennas and awnings, take in garbage cans, portable outdoor storage units, potted plants, garden tools and lawn furniture. No tree trimming is allowed once an alert is issued. Put up shutters on windows and doors. Putting tape on windows serves no purpose.
Transportation Be sure your car is fully operational. Check and fill tires, and keep the gas tank full as gas pumps won’t work without electricity.
Generators Generators must never be used indoors, in attached garages or next to air-intake windows because they emit carbon monoxide, a deadly colorless, odorless and tasteless poison gas. Use only in a well-ventilated, dry area outside the home. Check instructions issued with your generator as to its capacity to power appliances. Do not store fuel indoors. Never refuel a generator while it is operating; allow it to cool down before refueling. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. When operating a fire extinguisher, always point it at the base of the flames, not at the flame itself.
Mobile Homes The main objective of mobile home residents is to seek shelter elsewhere if a hurricane or tornado warning has been given. Follow the preparation instructions for regular housing. Disconnect your electric, gas, sewer and water lines. Leave your water faucets open so they can drain. Check your tie-downs. Mobile homes are extremely vulnerable to strong winds. If your mobile home does not have tie-downs, get them installed immediately.
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After The Hurricane
Assemble a list of important phone numbers, including an out-of-town contact to which all family members can report; make sure everyone is aware of this contact number. Make a “survival box” with copies of important papers (auto registration, licenses, address book, insurance policies and the phone number of your agent), medicines and a seven-day supply of cash (ATM machines won’t work without electricity).
After the hurricane has passed and it’s safe to go outside, don’t touch loose or dangling wires. Don’t step in pools of water where such wires may be grounded. Don’t touch trees in contact with downed power lines. Stay away from areas that have been hit hard by the storm; sightseers are an interference for rescue workers. Inventory damage to your own property. Report fallen wires and broken water and gas lines to the proper authorities.
Don’t go outside until the all-clear is given. Downed power lines are common; high water can conceal potholes, lakes and canal edges.
For water, call the Okeechobee Utility Authority at (863) 763-9460; For electric, call FPL at (800) 226-3545.
During The Hurricane
For gas, call Central Gas at (863) 763-3915, Ferrellgas at (863) 763-7557 or Glades Gas at (863) 763-2114.
Stay Indoors
Stay indoors. Hurricanes are circular storms with a calm hole in the center, known as the eye. Winds in the approaching storm blow from one direction. As the eye passes over, the winds then blow from the opposite direction. Wind and rain may stop for as little as a few minutes or as long as a half hour or more as the eye passes over. The “backside” winds are frequently of greater force than before. If the electricity goes off, use flashlights instead of candles or kerosene lamps when possible. Never use a barbecue grill indoors, and be careful with cooking flames. Use your telephone for emergencies only. Continue to conserve refrigeration; open the refrigerator/freezer door as little as possible. Continue to listen to radio or television for updates. Be aware that information about Okeechobee is infrequent on coastal stations. Local information is best found on 100.9 WOKC FM or 1570 WOKC AM and (Spanish) WAFC FM 106.1. Locate and mark these on your radio dial for quick reference. Remain indoors until the official all-clear is given.
Insurance Tips Awareness after the fact can be disastrous to homeowners who have been neglectful in keeping their insurance policies up to date. An insurance policy is a contract, and as such can appear very intimidating and even overwhelming. An insurance agent professional is the best person to look to for confirmation that your policy will do for you what you expect it to do. Are your property limits at the right dollar amount? Have you carefully considered flood coverage, remembering we live next door to an existent dike hazard? Did you know that binding policies, or changes, cease when a storm enters a geographic box? Did you know that your insurance policy will pay only for replacing your home the way it is, and will not pay for updating it to current building codes? For answers to these and other questions, go to www.pritchardsinc.com.
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Going To A Shelter If you must evacuate or choose to go to a shelter, take with you identification and insurance papers, chairs, blankets, food, snacks and water, medical supplies, games for the children, change of clothes, flashlight, infant needs and your “survival kit” (see “personal protection,” page 17). Do not bring pets, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, weapons or valuables to a shelter. Decide on and drive by a shelter well in advance of a storm so you will be familiar with its location. Shelter space is often limited, so have a second site in mind in case the one you plan to use fills. If you are disabled or have a serious medical condition, you are eligible for special help, including transportation to a shelter.
However, prior to the storm you must make arrangements with the Okeechobee County Health Department by calling (863) 462-5819. Let a friend or relative know which shelter you will be using. Pets will not be allowed in the shelter. Many of the school district facilities are used as shelters. It is expected that those going to a shelter bring enough food and water for three days along with appropriate bedding. Depending on the duration of the storm and availability of food, snacks may be provided by the school food service only while supplies last. The shelter is not a motel or a restaurant; the shelter is a lifeboat. See a listing of pet-friendly motels on this page.
Pet-Friendly Lodging In the event you cannot remain in your home during a storm, several local motels accept animals. Because of limited availability, it is necessary to call ahead and reserve space. Don’t wait until the last minute. Each has a pet charge or deposit. The following are pet-friendly motels:
Budget Inn ($20.) 201 S. Parrott Ave. (863) 763-3185
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Everglades Elementary School 3725 SE Eighth St., capacity 700
Seminole Elementary School 2690 NW 42nd Ave., capacity 700
Freshman Center Auditorium 610 SW Second Ave., capacity 660
New Endeavor High School 575 SW 29th St., capacity 500
American Legion Post 64
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First Baptist Church
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Fort Drum Community Church 32415 U.S. Hwy. 441N., capacity 80
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 701 SW Sixth St., capacity 500
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