• NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN A PARKED CAR: The temperature can raise to 135 degrees in less than ten minutes, which can cause death to children or pets. If you see a child or pet left unattended in a parked car, you should call 9-1-1 and alert authorities.
• SLOW DOWN.  Strenuous activities should be reduced, eliminated, or rescheduled to the coolest time of the day.  Individuals at risk should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.  
• DRESS FOR SUMMER.  Lightweight, light-colored clothing reflects heat and sunlight, and helps your body maintain normal temperatures.  
• DRINK PLENTY OF WATER  Your body needs water to keep cool. Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty. Persons who (1) have epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease, (2) are on fluid restrictive diets, or (3) have a problem with fluid retention should consult a physician before increasing their consumption of fluids.  
• DON'T DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
• DON'T TAKE SALT TABLETS UNLESS SPECIFIED BY A PHYSICIAN  Persons on salt restrictive diets should consult a physician before increasing their salt intake.  
• Spend more time in air-conditioned places. Air conditioning in homes and other buildings markedly reduces danger from the heat. If you cannot afford an air conditioner, spending some time each day (during hot weather) in an air conditioned environment affords some protection.  
• Don't get too much sun.  Sunburn makes the job of heat dissipation that much more difficult.

• Have a family disaster plan and disaster supply kit.
• Build or identify a Safe-Room in your Home.
• Purchase and use a NOAA Weather Radio in your home with a tone alert feature. This will allow you to receive warnings issued by your local National Weather Service office.

Shelter for the Hurricane Season:
Have your hurricane supplies pre-packed and your car filled with fuel, ready to evacuate.
Atlantic Community High School
2455 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, 33445

For more info: http://pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/

Hurricane Season - Family Preparedness

• Hurricanes - Evacuate or Stay?
• Family  & Individual Disaster Preparedness
• Don't forget your Pet!  Pet Plan
• What to do when a Hurricane Watch is Issued
• Hurricane - A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
• Flood - A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety
• Against the Wind - Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage (PDF)
• Avoiding Hurricane Damage -  A Checklist For Homeowners (PDF)
• Hurricane Fact Sheet - from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (PDF)