Emergency Preparedness
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At Evara, your safety and well-being remain our priority before, during, and after an emergency. Whether you're preparing for hurricane season or another unexpected event, having a plan in place can help protect you and your loved ones. Explore the resources, checklists, and preparedness guidelines below to stay informed, ready, and connected when it matters most.
Preparing Ahead of the Storm
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Review your insurance policy to determine if you have adequate coverage.
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Prepare an inventory of your personal property and document with photos or videotape.
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Keep one copy at home and another at a location away from home that will not be damaged in a storm.
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Plan an evacuation route and destination if it is necessary to leave your home.
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Teach your children what to do in the event of an emergency.
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Make a plan for what to do with your pets in the event you must evacuate your home.
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Maintain a supply of water and non-perishable food, juice, etc.
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Have a portable radio, flashlight, cell phone and fresh batteries.
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Have an out-of-state friend/relative as a “family contact”.
When a Hurricane Watch is Issued
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Fill all vehicles with gasoline.
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Check to determine that you have an adequate supply of medicine/prescription drugs.
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Procure cash, as Banks/ATMs may not be available for extended periods.
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Turn refrigerators/freezers to coldest setting.
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Bring outside furniture, toys etc. into the house or garage.
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Assemble a first aid kit
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Assemble important documents (insurance policies, checkbook, etc.) in a waterproof container or watertight resealable bag.
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Review evacuation route and destination.
Hurricane
Supply Kit
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Canned goods and nonperishable foods that do not need cooking
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Manual can opener
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Bottled water (1 gallon per person/per day)
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Prescription medication (2 weeks supply)
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Pet food/supplies
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Water purification tablets (halazone)
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Disposable plates, cups and utensils
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Infant care items: disposable diapers, baby wipes, baby food, formula
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First aid supplies
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Masking and duct tape
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Flashlight or lantern, with extra batteries
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Battery operated radio, with extra batteries
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Watch or battery operated clock
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Ice chest
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Matches
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Canned heat (sterno)
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Portable outdoor camping stove or grill with fuel supply
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Plastic trash bags
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Plastic sheeting or drop cloth
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Chlorinated bleach
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Personal hygiene items
Hurricane Preparedness Guide
For our patients local to Tampa Bay during hurricane season, we recommend you tune into local news channels across platforms and mediums to ensure you've go the most up-to-date news. Below is a list of the organizations and outlets that our team keeps in touch with during an emergency.
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WEOC RADIO 940 AM
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WFLA RADIO 970 AM
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WFLA Channel 8
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WFLA Channel 10
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WFLA Channel 13
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WFLA Channel 28