FWC reminds boaters to prepare vessels in case of severe weather
When a tropical storm or hurricane affects our state, Florida’s boat owners and operators have more to be concerned about than just their homes and families. The FWC has gathered the following informational resources to help boaters prepare for storms and be better able to deal with the aftermath. Visit the Boat US Hurricane Resource Center and University of Florida website for additional resources.
Move your vessel if you can and protect it if you can’t
Cover all lines to prevent chafing.
Charge batteries and make sure they can run automatic bilge pumps throughout the storm.
Monitor weather broadcasts frequently and comply with evacuation orders when issued.
After the storm, report issues to the FWC.
For more information visit www.myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/hurricane .
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Hurricane Central – Preparedness Guide gives you the updated information you may need in the event of a hurricane. Just because 2021 was a quiet year for storms doesn’t mean we can ever let our guard down. This guide is sponsored by local businesses here in SWFL. Gavin’s Ace Hardware, Sean King Law, and Powerhouse Home Services.
Emergency Operations Center 239-533-0622
Bonita Springs YMCA – Bonita Springs
Island Coast High School – Cape Coral
South Fort Myers High School (Pet Friendly) – Fort Myers
E. Lee County High School (Pet Friendly) – Lehigh Acres
Harns Marsh Elementary School – Lehigh Acres
Harns Marsh Middle School – Lehigh Acres
Mirror Lakes Elementary School – Lehigh Acres
Varsity Lakes Middle School – Lehigh Acres
Veterans Park Recreation Center – Lehigh Acres
Emergency Operations Center: 239-252-3600
Barron Collier High School – Naples
Corkscrew Elem/Middle School – Naples
Cypress Palm Middle School – Naples
Golden Gate Intermediate School – Naples
Golden Gate Middle School – Naples
Golden Gate High School – Naples
Golden Terrace Intermediate School – Naples
Gulf Coast Intermediate School – Naples
Gulf Coast High School – Naples
Laurel Oak Elementary School – Naples
North collier Regional Park (Pet Friendly) – Pre-registration is required
Palmetto Ridge High School – Special Needs
Emergency Operations Center: 941-833-4000
*All Charlotte County shelters are now Pet Friendly
Lemon Bay High School – Englewood
Myakka River Elementary School – Englewood
Kingsway Elementary School – Port Charlotte
Liberty Elementary School – Port Charlotte
Meadow Park Elementary School – Port Charlotte
Murdock Middle School – Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School – Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte Middle School – Port Charlotte
Sallie Jones Elementary School -Punta Gorda
South County Regional Park -Punta Gorda
L.A. Ainger MIddle School – Rotonda
Emergency Operations Center: 863-674-5400
Clewiston Middle School (Primary Shelter) – Clewiston
Country Oaks Elementary School – LaBelle
LaBelle Middle School (Primary Shelter) – LaBelle
Emergency Operations Center: 863-946-6020
Buckhead Ridge VFW – Buckhead Ridge
Maple Grove Baptist Church – Lakeport
Glades County Health Department (Special Needs) – Moore Haven
Moore Haven High School – Moore Haven
West Glades Elementary (Special Needs) – Muse
Emergency Operations Center – 863-993-4831
South Florida State College (Special Needs) -Arcadia
Hurricane watch = conditions possible within the next 48 hrs.
Hurricane warning = conditions are expected within 36 hrs.
Follow the hurricane timeline preparedness checklist, depending on when the storm is anticipated to hit and the impact that is projected for your location.
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