Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Make sure your family has a plan and practice it often to ensure you’re prepared.
Whether it’s a flood, hurricane, fire, or another emergency, being prepared can save lives.
Florida Assistance Line
The State Assistance Information Line at 800-342-3557 can provide up-to-date information regarding an emergencies.
Where to Find Shelters
General Shelter
The time may arise when you may need to evacuate your home to go to a safe location, such as a shelter. The Florida Division of Emergency Management maintains a list of open shelters.
Special Needs Shelters
If you have a disability or a special need such as a medical condition, it’s vital that you register with special needs registry so individuals can be assisted quickly during an emergency.
Boil Water Notices
Know when water is safe to use:
Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under State of Emergency
This notice is a reminder that all health insurers, managed care organizations, and other health entities must comply with provisions of section 252.358, Florida Statutes, which allows early prescription refills in the event the Governor issues an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency. This mandate remains in effect until the Governor’s Executive Order is rescinded or expires.
Prescription Information
Under a State of Emergency, a pharmacist may be able to refill prescriptions early. In accordance with section 465.0275, F.S., pharmacists may dispense up to a 30-day supply of maintenance medication for a chronic condition. However, a 30-day prescription for a medicinal drug listed in Schedule II appearing in Chapter 893 is not permitted under section 465.0275, F.S.
In the event a pharmacist receives a request for a prescription refill and are unable to obtain refill authorization from the prescriber, the pharmacist may dispense a one-time emergency refill of up to a 72-hour supply of the prescribed medication; or a one-time emergency refill of one vial of insulin to treat diabetes mellitus.
Emergency Information – Printable Materials
English
En Español
- Agua hervida – Boil Water
- Monóxido de carbono – Carbon Monoxide
- Peligros electricos – Electrical Hazards
- Servicio de comida – Food Service
- Pozos Privados e Inundaciones – Private Wells and Flooding
- Sistemas Sépticos e Inundaciones – Septic Systems and Flooding
Kreyòl Ayisyen
- Bouyi Dlo – Boil Water
- Monoksid kabòn – Carbon Monoxide
- Danje elektrik – Electrical Hazards
- Sèvis Manje – Food Service
- Pwi Prive ak Inondasyon – Private Wells and Flooding
- Sistèm septik ak inondasyon – Septic Systems and Flooding