Neighbor to Neighbor
Now is a great time to be prepared for any disaster/emergency that could come your way this summer or fall. Here are some pointers that can help you be more prepared. Please review the information that follows concerning disasters and reporting crime to the police. Our neighborhood has been fortunate for many years but now is not the time to become complacent. Remember, think safety first, and be prepared. Go ahead and pick up those extra supplies now before there is a mad rush for the very things you may need.
Bert A. Mitchell – President
Plan for Emergencies
A disaster supply kit for your home or an evacuation should include items in six basic areas:
- Water
- Food
- First Aid Supplies and Medications
- Clothing and Bedding
- Tools and Emergency Supplies
- Important Family Documents
You will need a supply kit if you are confined to your home. The supply kit is also valuable if you evacuate to a place other than a well–stocked shelter or if you are unsure of the shelter´s supplies.
– From DOH
Hurricane/Disaster Supply List
- Non-perishable or canned food
- Bottled water
- Clothing
- Rainwear
- Bedding
- Sleeping bags
- Pillows
- Battery-operated radio
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Prescriptions and medications
- First aid kit
- Car keys
- Maps
- Can opener (non-electric)
- Special items for:
- Infants
- Elderly
- People with disabilities
- Important Documents (store in a waterproof container):
- Driver’s license
- Social Security card
- Proof of residence
- Insurance policies
- Tax records
- Birth and marriage certificates
For further information, please contact your local county health department or visit www.doh.state.fl.us or www.FloridaDisaster.org.
The Florida Emergency Information Line: 1–800–342–3557
Public Information Emergency Support Function: (850)921–0384
Protect your property and the quality of life in the neighborhood
Suspicious Activity
- Anyone forcibly entering a car or home
- Someone running from a home or business under unusual circumstances
- Someone carrying a weapon
- Someone screaming
- Stranger offering a child candy or some other gift
- A loiterer who doesn't belong in the area
- A person walking around in the neighborhood with items that could have been stolen
- Persons looking into cars and windows of a residence
- Anyone ringing your doorbell or knocking on your door with an unreasonable explanation
- Strange vehicles parked in your area for several days
- A clean car with damaged or dirty license plates
How to Report to the Police
- Identify yourself – name, address and telephone number
- Type of crime
- In progress or has occurred
- Where? Be as specific as possible
- Descriptions of suspect(s) — how many, whether armed, etc. Write this down!
- Description of vehicle — tag number, dents, etc. Write this down!
- Direction the suspect was traveling
- The longer you can stay on the line, the better
Remember, 911 for emergencies and (850) 891–4200 for non-emergencies
– From TPD
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