When
it comes to hurricanes and
tropical storms, Floridians have
learned first hand that it pays
to be prepared. To help you be
better prepared, we have
information to help you lessen
the impact of a major storm or
hurricane. Whenever a tropical
storm or hurricane takes aim at
our state, Florida's Chief
Financial Officer activates a
special consumer helpline
through which you can seek
assistance on any insurance
matter. The number is
1-800-22-STORM, or
1-800-227-8676.
The best
time to make important decisions about
your family's safety is before disaster
strikes. Past events have shown that
people who think ahead, prepare, and
have a plan fare best during and after a
disaster. This is true whether the
disaster is natural, like a hurricane,
or manmade, like a terrorist attack. For
disaster preparation help, go to
http://www.MySafeFlorida.org.
The
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes - FLASH,
Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3
organization dedicated to promoting
disaster safety and property loss
mitigation.
http://www.flash.org
The Institute for Business &
Home Safety’s mission is to
reduce the social and
economic effects of natural
disasters and other property
losses by conducting
research and advocating
improved construction,
maintenance and preparation
practices. For helpful
information visit
http://www.ibhs.org/.
The mission of the Disaster
Contractors Network is to
facilitate information sharing
and resource matching among
government agencies, the
construction community, home and
business owners. The DCN website
facilitates information sharing
before, during, and after
disaster strikes.
http://www.dcnonline.org/
Rebuilding
After a Storm
Tips for hiring a contractor to
rebuild your home after a
disaster strikes.
Education is key for reducing
children's risks to disasters.
Children are one of the most
vulnerable groups when disasters
occur. If we teach them from the
early age about the risks posed
by natural hazards, children
will have a better chance to
save their lives during
disasters. The on-line game aims
at teaching children how to
build safer villages and cities
against disasters. Children will
learn playing how the location
and the construction materials
of houses can make a difference
when disasters strike and how
early warning systems,
evacuation plans and education
can save lives. Click
here
to play.
