City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Pre-Register for Important Services
• Hurricane Preparedness Message from Mayor Dean J. Trantalis
• Emergency Preparedness Quick Tips Guide 
• Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
• Broward County Emergency Evacuation Information
• Broward County Emergency Evacuation Map
• Tropical Cyclones - A Preparedness Guide
  
• Protecting Your Home and Property
• Green Your Routine: Hurricane Season - Are You Ready?
• High Tides Information ("King Tides")
• Floods and Flood Insurance
• Sanitation Service Tips
• Boil Water FAQ

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)

Stay in Touch with Us

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

• Monitor the City's website www.fortlauderdale.gov for updates
• Contact our 24-hour Neighbor Service Center at 954-828-8000
• Download the FixIt FTL App on your smartphone or tablet
• Watch FLTV, Comcast Ch. 78 or AT&T U-verse Ch. 99
• Register for Alert FTL emergency alerts and updates
• Get E-news delivered to your inbox
• Follow us on Twitter @FTLCityNews
• Like us on Facebook
• If you live in Fort Lauderdale, sign up for Nextdoor
• Follow us on Instagram @cityoffortlauderdale
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel
• Call the Neighbor Emergency Information Line for recorded updates at 954-828-8888
• Keep a list of Important Phone Numbers and Contact Information handy