By Alyce Hanson, Administrative Services Director

Hurricane season starts June 1. Will you be ready? To help you prepare for hurricane season, we are publishing 12 Weekly Shopping Lists. Pick up a few items every time you shop and before you know it, you will be prepared!

Weekly Shopping List 1 and 2 of 12

Week 1 - March 14
Grocery Store
□    1 gallon of water per person (and each pet)
□    1 jar of peanut butter
□    1 can meat
□    hand-operated can opener
□    instant coffee, tea, powdered drink mix
□    matches (wooden ones are best)
Hardware Store
□    flashlights
□    hammers
□    assorted nails
□    wood screws

Week 2 - March 21
Grocery Store
□    1 gallon of water per person
□    1 box heavy-duty garbage bags
□    1 can fruit
□    personal products
□    video tape
□    pet food, diapers, and/or baby food, if needed
Hardware Store
□    smoke detector with battery
□    heavy work gloves
□    extra flashlight batteries
□    duct tape

Hurricane Information Resources

Hurricane Guidelines on the web:
-City of SIB, www.sibfl.net
-M-D County, www.miamidade.gov
-State of Florida, www.doh.state.fl.us

“Hurricanes be prepared” on SIB TV, Cable Channel 77:
June – November, Daily 2 p.m.

Hurricane Preparedness Information:
City, 305.947.0606, press 0

Non-Emergencies:
Miami-Dade County Call Center 311 or 305.468.5900, TTY/TDD 305.468.5402

Emergencies: 911

Those with special needs:
County residents who need assistance with daily living, medical needs, or specialized transportation, must pre-register with the Emergency Evacuation Assistance program. For an application call: Miami-Dade 311 (305.468.5900), TDD 305.468.5402