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Tropical Storm Laura

The City of Fort Lauderdale is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Laura. For the latest updates, visit the National Hurricane Center website at www.nhc.noaa.gov. To sign up to receive emergency alerts from the City, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/alertftl. For updates on City operations, visit bit.ly/32bmh3V.

A Hurricane Preparedness Message from Mayor Dean J. Trantalis

National Weather Service Advisories

Now is the Time to Prepare for a Hurricane!

Please use the information below and on the pages listed in the left column navigation menu on this page to help you prepare for a possible hurricane.

Stay in Touch with Us

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers numerous ways to stay informed before, during and after a storm:

Prepare a Disaster Supply Kit

Have enough emergency supplies to last for at least three days (72 hours). At a minimum, be sure to include:

Water (at least one gallon per person per day)

Non-perishable, ready-to-eat food (manual can opener)

Disposable plates and utensils

Battery-powered flashlight

Battery-powered radio

Extra batteries

First aid kit

Cash

Prescription medication (two-week supply)

Hand sanitizer

Disinfectant wipes

Eye glasses or contact lenses

Toilet paper, soap, wipes, personal hygiene items

Large plastic garbage bags

Change of clothes, gloves, sturdy shoes, rain gear

Blankets and pillows

Keys (home, vehicle, boat)

Tools (including rope, duct tape, tarp)

Unscented bleach

Supplies for those with special needs (infants, children, seniors and pets)

Important documents (driver’s license, birth certificate, insurance papers, medical records, etc. in a waterproof container)

Emergency Preparedness for Residents Slide Presentation

You can download and view the Emergency Preparedness for Residents slide presentation prepared by the Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department and Domestic Preparedness and Emergency Management Bureau. (Please note that this is a LARGE file and will take some time to download.)