City of Tallahassee Coin

Sign In | Register

 

  • Residents
    • Change for Change
    • DigiTally
    • Fire
    • Neighborhood Services
    • Newsroom
    • OpenGov
    • Parks and Trails
    • Pet Adoption
    • Police
    • Public Safety
    • Public Transportation
    • Traffic
    • Title VI
    • Utilities
  • Business
    • Business to Government
    • Community Redevelopment
    • Job Openings
    • Online Permitting
    • City Owned Real Estate
    • Vendor Information
    • Economic Vitality
    • Employee Login
  • Visitors
    • Airport
    • Arts & Culture (COCA)
    • Events
    • Fire
    • Parks and Activities
    • Police
    • Senior Center
    • Visit Tallahassee
  • Our City
    • 2019 Budget
    • Business Directory
    • Charters/Ordinances
    • Citizen Advisory Boards
    • City Attorney
    • City Auditor
    • City Leadership
    • City Treasurer-Clerk
    • Community Redevelopment
    • Contact Us
    • Current Projects
    • Independent Ethics Board
    • OpenGov
    • Retirement
    • Tallahassee Brand Library
    • WCOT City Television
  • Services
    • Airport
    • Animal Services
    • Business to Government
    • Community Redevelopment
    • City Leadership
    • Employment
    • Environmental Practices
    • Financial Transparency
    • Fire
    • Growth Management
    • Neighborhood Services
    • Newsroom
    • Other Agencies
    • Parks & Recreation
    • PLACE
    • Police
    • Public Safety
    • Public Transportation
    • Senior Services
    • Real Estate Management
    • Report a Problem
    • Utilities
    • Traffic
    • WCOT City Television
  • Residents
    • Change for Change
    • DigiTally
    • Fire
    • Neighborhood Services
    • Newsroom
    • OpenGov
    • Parks and Trails
    • Pet Adoption
    • Police
    • Public Safety
    • Public Transportation
    • Traffic
    • Title VI
    • Utilities
  • Business
    • Starting a Business in Tallahassee
    • Business to Government
    • Community Redevelopment
    • Job Openings
    • Online Permitting
    • City Owned Real Estate
    • Vendor Information
    • Economic Vitality
    • Employee Login
  • Visitors
    • Airport
    • Arts & Culture (COCA)
    • Events
    • Fire
    • Parks and Activities
    • Police
    • Senior Center
    • Visit Tallahassee
  • Our City
    • 2019 Budget
    • Business Directory
    • Charters/Ordinances
    • Citizen Advisory Boards
    • City Attorney
    • City Auditor
    • City Leadership
    • City Treasurer-Clerk
    • Community Redevelopment
    • Contact Us
    • Current Projects
    • Independent Ethics Board
    • OpenGov
    • Retirement
    • Tallahassee Brand Library
    • WCOT City Television
  • Services
    • Airport
    • Animal Services
    • Business to Government
    • Community Redevelopment
    • Contact Us
    • City Leadership
    • Current Projects
    • Employment
    • Environmental Practices
    • Financial Transparency
    • Fire
    • Growth Management
    • Neighborhood Services
    • Newsroom
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Police
    • Public Safety
    • Public Transportation
    • Senior Services
    • Real Estate Management
    • Report a Problem
    • Utilities
    • Traffic
    • WCOT City Television
    • PLACE
      Planning, Blueprint, Minority Business, Economic Vitality
    • Other Agencies
City of Tallahassee
  • Public Safety
  • Police Department
  • Fire Department
  • Resilience
COT Facebook COT Twitter Instagram WCOT YouTube

Hurricane Connection

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.

Current Hazardous Weather Conditions

Related Links & Information

Provided below are links to local hurricane guides and weather sites which will aide in preparing you for hurricane season. If a storm is currently threatening our area, please be sure to check the talgov.com homepage constantly for all the latest news on what the City is doing to prepare for the storm, as well as specific information related to potential impacts to our area.

  • FLASH.org Hurricane Flash Card
  • Capital Area Chapter of the Red Cross
  • FloridaDisaster.org
  • Hurricane Survival Guide
  • National Hurricane Center
  • Past Hurricanes
  • Saffir-Simpson Scale
  • Hurricane Names
Important numbers you may need should a hurricane threaten our area
City of Tallahassee Utilities
850-891-4968
State Volunteer and Donations Hotline
1-800-FL-HELP1 (1-800-354-3571)
Salvation Army Donation Helpline
1-800-996-2769
American Red Cross
1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669)
State of Florida Emergency Information 24-hour hotline (FEIL)
1-800-342-3557
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Registration
1-800-621-FEMA(3362)
TTY: 1-800-462-7585
Elder Affairs
1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337)
Department of Financial Services Insurance Claim Hotline
1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236)
Attorney General's Price Gouging Hotline
1-866-9NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226)
Shelter Information
*ARC or 850-402-5656
star Tallahasee logo
  • Contact Info
    • City Hall
    • 300 S. Adams St.
    • Tallahassee FL 32301
    • 850.891.0000
    • Maps and Directions
    • Contact Us
  • City Commission
    • John E. Dailey, Mayor
    • Elaine W. Bryant
    • Jeremy Matlow
    • Curtis Richardson
    • Dianne Williams-Cox
  • City Officials
    • Reese Goad
      City Manager
    • Cassandra K. Jackson
      City Attorney
    • Joseph Maleszewski
      City Auditor
    • Jim Cooke 
      City Treasurer-Clerk
  • City Services
    • Utility Accounts
    • Parking Tickets
    • Report a Problem
    • TPD Online Reporting
    • Accessibility
    • Email Subscriptions
  • Non-Discrimination Policy
  • Online Kennel
  • Driver Info Service
  • BIZ-e Portal
  • Athletics Registration
  • WCOT Online
  • Talgov.com
    • Talgov Apps
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Public Records
    • Site Feedback
  • Contact Information Displayed Below
    • City Hall
    • 300 S. Adams St.
    • Tallahassee FL 32301
    • 850.891.0000
    • Maps and Directions
    • Contact Us
Privacy Policy Disclaimer
Loading... Loading...