Severe Weather Resources

My top priority is your safety and well-being. My team and I have put together various guides to help you navigate severe weather, prepare for hurricanes, get important updates, and connect you to local and federal resources. If you need assistance with a federal agency please call us directly at (954) 733-2800.

Stay up to date on the status of a storm:

• Sign Up For Broward County Emergency Alerts >> https://member.everbridge.net/453003085614962/login
• Sign Up For Palm Beach County Emergency Alerts >> https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736726195#/signup
• Radio Channels
  • NWS-162.457
  • FL Public Radio Emergency Network-98.1FM
  • City of Sunrise Emergency Public Radio - ​WPDA943 1610 AM
  • NWS SOUTH FLORIDA FORECAST >> https://www.weather.gov/mfl/
  • Keep an eye on local news, social media, and local radio for updates.

Print out our Hurricane Preparedness Guide 

Our office has created a comprehensive Hurricane Preparedness Guide to help you stay safe before, during, and after the storm.

Tips for Staying Safe:

• Continue to monitor the media for emergency information.
• Build a disaster supply kit and have a family and/or business plan. Remember to also have a plan for pets.
• Avoid entering moving or standing floodwaters. Floodwater and mud may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw sewage.
• Follow instructions from public safety officials.
• If you have evacuated, return home only when authorities say it is safe to do so.
• To find shelter, text shelter and your zip code to 43362
• Call 9-1-1 to report emergencies, including downed power lines and gas leaks.
• Be a good neighbor. Check on family, friends, and neighbors.
• Check your home for damage:
  • Never touch electrical equipment while you are wet or standing in water. Consider hiring a qualified electrician to assess damage to electrical systems.
  • Have wells checked for contamination from bacteria and chemicals before using
  • Have damaged septic tanks or leaching systems repaired as soon as possible to reduce potential health hazards.
  • If your home or property is damaged, take photos or videos to document your damage, and contact your insurance company.

Federal, State, and Local Resources:

FEDERAL

• National Hurricane Center
• National Weather Service
• FEMA
• FEMA (Disaster Assistance) 
  • Disaster Assistance Fact Sheet
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Haitian Creole 

STATE

• Florida Division of Emergency Management

• Florida State assistance line: (800) 342-3557

LOCAL

• Broward County
• Palm Beach County
• Broward County Public Schools
• Fort Lauderdale
• Pompano Beach
• Lauderdale Lakes
• North Lauderdale
• Lauderhill

If you are in an area with flooding, do not attempt to drive through it. Visit: http://weather.gov/safety/flood