Being prepared for a tropical storm or hurricane will help with the stress of preparing for a hurricane.

You never know where and what you will be doing when that tropical storm warning comes about. You could be coming back from vacation, a business trip or out of town altogether.

Ask these 4 questions of your employees and family members to start putting together your disaster plan:

How will you receive emergency alerts and warnings?

• Do you have a weather radio? If not, now is the time to get one.
• Have you subscribed to Weather Emergency Alerts from your local news? 

What is your shelter plan?

• Identify safe places in your home to weather the storm. Make sure your safe place is:
  • Area with no windows or doors
  • Stocked with emergency supplies
  • Access to food & water

What is Your Evacuation Route?

• Leave early enough to not be caught in traffic
• If you cannot leave sooner, think about the best ways to get out of Vero Beach that will be the least congested
• Develop a plan in case you get seperated from your family members
• Keep extra gas at your home so you are ready to leave without being stuck at the gas pumps
• Put an emergency kit in your car
• Have a plan to evacuate family members that are disabled

What is your communication plan?