Emergency Preparedness

Whether you are a year-round resident, seasonal resident, on vacation, or just visiting for the day, your personal safety is very important to the City of New Smyrna Beach. When it comes to hurricanes or other natural disasters, your survival and recovery depends on preparedness. Being well prepared in advance of an occurrence will enable you to face a disaster, both emotionally and economically better than the unprepared. Remember that material things can be replaced, you cannot. That’s why it is so important for you to become informed and start preparing now. The City of New Smyrna Beach encourages everyone to care for themselves, their loved ones, neighbors and friends. By doing so, it will help us meet the needs of our most valued commodity…you.

Understanding and respecting the weather conditions in Florida is important. Hurricanes and fires are as much a part of our natural climate as the sunny skies and cool ocean breezes. Prepare yourself and your family for weather emergencies. Click on the 2008 Hurricane Preparedness Guide of New Smyrna Beach and you will find some helpful information on hurricanes and other weather related conditions. Please do not wait for an emergency to prepare. Have a plan ready for your entire family so if a strong weather event occurs, you will be able to protect your life and property. The City of New Smyrna Beach encourages you and everyone in our community to “Get a Plan”! You can also visit the Volusia Emergency Management Divisions Disaster Preparedness Guide by clicking the link below.
http://www.volusia.org/storm/

For further information on all types of hazard planning contact the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department at 386-424-2162.

 

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