Here are some suggestions that may or may not have already
been addressed from the Fire Dept:

Supplies and Equipment for Home (at a glance)

• Generator safety issues such as location, exhaust, and back feeding
• Proper gasoline storage
• Use of outdoor cooking equipment
• Extra cash on hand
• 1 week supply of food and 2 weeks supplies of medicine
• For safety reasons the Fire Department will not respond during the impact phase of the storm and when winds are greater than 50 mph
• Citizens that are dependent on medical devices that require electricity are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider for recommendations.
• Dialysis patients should seek treatments before any immediate local threat.
• Oxygen dependent individuals should contact their suppliers regarding emergency plans.
• If persons are seeking shelter away from home they should take all medications and or special medical equipment with them.
• Special transportation service to shelters and special needs shelters may be available but individuals must pre-register with Broward County Elderly & Veterans Services. For detailed information:
• Special Needs Registry, 954-537-2882