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PREP (Plan for Readiness and Emergency Preparedness)

Upcoming PREP Events

Ahead of the 2019 hurricane season, which begins on June 1, the City of Tallahassee will offer a series of workshops to help residents and neighborhoods prepare. The PREP (Plan for Readiness and Emergency Preparedness) Workshops will be held:

May 21 at Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Road
May 23 at Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Drive.

At the PREP workshops, participants will receive a PREP guide that includes helpful resources to use before and after a storm and participate in interactive storm related activities. The guide is available year round at talgov.com.Each workshop will take place from 6-8 p.m. Residents and neighborhood leaders interested in attending should register.

At the workshops, participants will receive a PREP Guide, which is also available year round at Talgov.com/PREP.

About the PREP Program

Citizens play a vital role in surviving and recovering from a disaster. In partnership with the City of Tallahassee, individuals and households can develop a plan to help keep their families and property safe during emergencies and have a coordinated response to disaster recovery activities.

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Tropical storms and hurricanes are one of Tallahassee's most dangerous weather threats. Torrential rains, heavy winds and tornadoes can take our town and cause severe damage, flooding and major power outages. It doesn't take much for our area (about 50MPH winds) to knock out power for an extended period of time due to the large number of trees in our city. Because we are not a coastal community, we don't have to worry as much about storm surge; however, there are a lot of other dangers associated with these dangerous storms.

There's a lot to be done to prepare for a hurricane. This checklist from the Red Cross can help you prepare.
Check your disaster supplies. Replace or restock items as needed. This includes checking expirations dates on food and sizes on kids clothing.
Reinforce your garage doors. If wind enters a garage, it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage.
Have a plan for your pet, including supplies, photos, vaccination records, etc. Visit Emergency Pet's Page for more information on keeping your pet safe during a disaster.
Know how to contact key service providers and relief agencies in your area. The City provides a list for Tallahassee.
When a hurricane threatens, bring in anything that can be picked up by the wind (bicycles, lawn furniture, etc).
A lull during a hurricane often signifies the storm's eye, not its end. Wait for authorities to announce that the danger is gone before going outside.

Lightning strikes are an unfortunate side-effect of storms. View our lightning safety page to learn how to stay safe during an electrical storm safety.

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