|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Message from Chairman Jay Zembower |
|
Dear Residents,
As we monitor Hurricane Milton, Seminole County crews continue to working around the clock, coordinating with local, state, and federal partners to ensure your safety. While it’s natural to feel some uncertainty, please know that we’ve faced challenges like this before, and we’re ready.
Take this time to finalize your family’s emergency preparedness plan and remember to stay informed by following Seminole County’s updates on SGTV, our YouTube channel, and social media. We will get through this together, as we always do. Stay calm, stay safe, and let’s take care of one another.
Sincerely,
Jay Zembower
Chairman, Seminole County Board of County Commissioners |
|
|
|
 |
When to Call 9-1-1 |
|
Knowing when to call 9-1-1 can save lives, but it's important to use the service responsibly during a hurricane. Call 9-1-1 only for life-threatening emergencies, such as:
If it’s not a critical emergency, please call the non-emergency Seminole County Citizens Information Line at 407-665-0000. Do not call 9-1-1 for basic hurricane information, power outages, or minor injuries, headaches, or sore throats. |
|
|
|
 |
What to Do When You Lose Power |
|
If you experience a power outage:
-
Report it: Contact your power provider to report the outage.
-
Unplug electronics: Protect your devices from potential power surges when electricity is restored.
-
Keep freezers and refrigerators closed: Minimize opening them to preserve food as long as possible.
-
Use generators safely: Operate generators outside, far from windows or doors, to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
-
NEVER touch a fallen power line: If you believe someone has been electrocuted, call 9-1-1 immediately.
|
|
|
|
 |
No Bottled Water? Use Your Tap! |
|
To prepare for potential interruptions to the water supply caused by the hurricane, follow these guidelines from the CDC:
-
Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for 3 days, for both drinking and sanitation needs.
-
Commercially bottled water is a reliable source, but you can also use containers you already have at home to store tap water.
-
Fill food-grade containers such as bottles, jars, pitchers, baggies, or coolers with tap water for drinking or cooking. Ensure the containers have tops that can close tightly and are washed and sanitized before use.
-
For cleaning and bathing: Fill buckets, storage bins, or bathtubs with tap water. Do not drink the water from these containers.
-
Important safety note: Never use containers that previously held toxic substances for water storage
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stay connected with us online |
|
|
|
|
|
This email was sent to _t.e.s.t_@example.com You are receiving because you have signed up for our service. If you wish to no longer receive emails from us you can unsubscribe.
Seminole County Government, 1101 East 1st Street, Sanford, Fl 32771, United States
|
|
|
|
|
Stay updated at PrepareSeminole.org
Sign up for the Seminole County Newsletter
