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2 May 24, 2013HURRICANE GUIDEWEST VOLUSIA CountyHOMETOWN NEWS

3HURRICANE GUIDE WEST VOLUSIA CountyHOMETOWN NEWS

May 24, 2013

Let’s take hurricane preparedness seriouslyPlease join the American Red

Cross in preparing your family,your business and your commu-

nity for Hurricane Season.Florida is the most hurricane-

vulnerable state in the nation. Tropi-cal events provide large and compli-cated challenges to Florida’s citizens.Empowering the nearly 500,000residents who call Volusia Countyhome to be prepared for and safefrom the ravages of tropical events isa complex responsibility for the RedCross and our partners committed todisaster preparedness, response,recovery and mitigation. Everyonehas a responsibility to prepare:develop a plan, build a disaster kit,know your risks and play your part tokeep your family, place of work andcommunity ready and safe.

As we look at the 2013 HurricaneSeason, we have an opportunity to getready now. Here are some ways foryou to become informed about what

to do before, during and after ahurricane event:

Know how your property will beaffected when storm surge or tidalflooding is forecasted.

Learn your community hurricaneevacuation routes, where the safeshelters are and what your plan is forevacuating should you need to.

Download the free American RedCross First Aid, Hurricane andTornado apps by calling **RedCrossfrom your smart phone.

Disaster Plan

Develop a Disaster Plan and put

together a Disaster Kit to ensure youare as prepared as possible.

Make plans to secure your property:board up windows, clear rain guttersand downspouts, bring in outdoorfurniture and garbage cans, secureyour boat and trim trees and shrubsso they are more wind resistant, toname a few examples.

Communications

Develop a family communicationsplan: put adult family members’contact information on cards in thekids’ backpacks; identify a friend orrelative who lives out of state forhousehold members to notify thatthey are safe if a disaster occurs (out-of-town calls are sometimes easier tomake in an emergency) and familiar-ize yourself withwww.redcross.org/safeandwell; teachall family members how to use textmessaging; and subscribe to alert

services, including the Red Crossapps, to warn you about severeweather.

Make a Kit

Put together a kit that includes food(non-perishable), water (at least onegallon of water per person per day)and supplies for at least three days.Supplies should include:

•Battery-powered or hand-crankradio

•Flashlight and extra batteries•Whistle to signal for help•Moist towelettes, garbage bags and

plastic ties •Manual can opener•Local maps•Cell phone with chargers•Prescription medications and

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•Important family documents(insurance policies, identification,bank account records) kept in awaterproof bag

Volunteer

Get involved – find opportunitiesto support community preparednessand response.

Call American Red Cross at 386-226-1400 to get started as a volun-teer during blue skies or visitwww.redcross.org/mid-florida andclick “Volunteer” on the left side ofthe home page.

Get trained in CPR and First Aid bycalling 1-800-Red-Cross or visitwww.redcross.org/take-a-class.

Once you become a Red Crossvolunteer, take free disaster trainingcourses at your local Red Cross officeat 341 White St., Daytona Beach,

32114.Stay connected with your local Red

Cross via www.facebook.com/red-crossmidflorida and on Twitter@RedCrossMidFL.

Be Alert

Hurricanes can cause catastrophicdamage to our communities. TheAtlantic Hurricane Season lasts fromJune to November, with the peakseason from mid-August to lateOctober.

Hurricanes bring heavy rains thatcan cause extensive flood damage incoastal and inland areas. It is criticalthat we all pay attention to watchesand warnings and heed the advice oflocal officials.

If we lean forward in prepared-ness, follow the good guidance ofofficials and participate in commu-nity recovery, we will all play acritical part in being more resilientduring Hurricane Season.

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As hurricane season draws near, it’snatural to think about taking the stepsnecessary to ensure your safety andprotection.

Whether by nature, or somethingman-made, any disaster that threat-ens personal well being or property isalways of big concern. Homes andbusinesses are susceptible to disrup-tion at most any time. But whenstorm season comes around, con-cerns begin to rise. Thankfully thereare experts in the area that have acommon cause: Protecting us fromthe unexpected.

Here are the stories of three compa-nies dedicated to protecting you andyour property.

Weather Guard Inc., 305 DivisionSt., Ormond Beach, (386) 677-5533

Established in 1982, Weather Guardis the oldest storm shutter manufac-

turer in the area. Owner DouglasThomas started learning the businessin 1973. By 1977, he was in partner-ship with two others in Orlando. Butfive years later he brought his knowl-edge and experience to DaytonaBeach. Mr. Thomas continued tobuild his company, and today thisfamily operation includes his wife,their two sons, a nephew, his daugh-ter and daughter-in-law — plus a con-tingent of long-time and dedicatedemployees.

Weather Guard reaches not onlyacross Volusia, but also into Flagler,St. Johns, Duval and Nassau counties.Over time, Weather Guard hasinstalled more than 100,000 shutters,mostly for homes and condos. Thecompany also has done commercialwork. Just recently, it completed amajor installation for a Deltonaschool.

“We’re very innovative at WeatherGuard,” Mr. Thomas said.

He developed and introduced astucco process for shutters, designedto blend with a home’s exterior, thusgiving shutters an esthetic appeal, yetat the same time providing protec-tion.

Weather Guard offers its customers“experience, expertise and longevity.”

Custom Storm Shutters Direct Inc.,826 Hull Road, Ormond Beach, (386)672-3737

Custom Storm Shutters’ ownerSteve LoPresti began his career work-ing as a shop hand for a shutter com-pany in Orlando. Over time, helearned every phase of the stormshutter business — from service callsto installations to sales. After years ofaccumulating experience, Mr.LoPresti opened his own business inOrmond Beach.

The business has been at the samelocation in Ormond Beach for fiveyears. With his business partner, MikeO’Connell, the two have a combined

business experience of more than 46years.

In addition to the Ormond location,Custom Storm Shutters has offices inNew Smyrna Beach, Titusville, St.Augustine, Jacksonville and AmeliaIsland. The main facility, of course, isin Ormond, where all the manufac-turing takes place. “Everything is cus-tom-built,” Mr. LoPresti said.

Custom Storm Shutters is one of thelargest companies in the area in vol-ume. A recent installation on AmeliaIsland consisted of 280 fold-out shut-ters. “In addition to shutters, weinstall thermostats, too,” Mr. LoPrestisaid. The company also has the area’sonly 24-hour emergency service. “Wecare for the customer,” he said.

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across south Miami and Homesteadback in 1992, James Eddy was a con-tractor in New York. The impact ofthat devastating storm, however,caused him to get involved.

In 1999, Mr. Eddy opened his stormshutter business in an empty buildingin Holly Hill. The business soon out-grew the facilities and, in 2003, Mr.Eddy moved his operation to a differ-ent location. Along the way, he wasjoined by his two sons, both of whomhave a major role in the business andhave “made a commitment,” as Mr.Eddy said, “to continue on” with theoperation.”

At Eddy’s Storm Protection, bothmanufacturing and service are con-ducted on-premises. Everything iscustom-made to suit the customer,and each project is carefully handledfrom start to finish. Eddy’s customerratio is about 70 percent residentialand 30 percent wholesale to contrac-tors. There also are a number of store-

front businesses, such as 7-Eleven,that have had systems installed foryear-round security.

Eddy’s Storm Protection also doesrepairs on all makes and brands ofshutters.

Shutter basicsGenerally speaking, shutters not

only protect against storm damage,but are useful for security and energyefficiency as well. Also, most of thematerials and supplies used for shut-ter manufacturing, especially alu-minum, come from Florida compa-nies, primarily from Miami.

Storm shutters, of course, aredesigned and engineered to handleflying debris and wind-driven rain,but not floods. And they must complywith the Florida Code, that is, to beable to withstand a Category 5 rating,or a 140 mph wind speed.

The type of shutter is another con-sideration. Among the various typescommonly used are roll downs, accor-dions, Bahamas, Colonials, impactdoors, Fabric Shield and ArmorScreen. Each has its own usage, style

and esthetics. The cost for these prod-ucts also varies according to size,location, height, square footage, andhow far from the windows the shut-ters are to be installed.

Though there are variations in everytype of business, when it comes to

storm shutters, each of these compa-nies has both experience and knowl-edge, and each shares the same goal:To protect people and property.

With hurricane season starting onJune 1, it’s not too early to think aboutprotection.

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Photo courtesy of shutters industryBahamas shutters are just one type of the many available from areacompanies, which can customize them to fit your windows.

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May 24, 2013

More storms than average expected in 2013

Colorado State Universityresearchers are expecting more stormactivity than normal for the 2013Atlantic basin hurricane season.

The tropical Atlantic has warmedover the past several months, creatingthe opportunity for more storms, theresearchers said.

“We anticipate an above-averageprobability for major hurricanes mak-ing landfall along the United Statescoastline and in the Caribbean,” saidPhilip J. Klotzbach and William M.Gray. “Coastal residents are remindedthat it only takes one hurricane mak-ing landfall to make it an active seasonfor them, and they need to prepare thesame for every season, regardless ofhow much or how little activity is pre-

dicted.”With information obtained through

March, the researchers estimate that2013 will have about nine hurricanes,18 named storms, 95 named stormdays, 40 hurricane days, four majorhurricanes and 9 major hurricanedays

The researchers’ norms are basedon climate changes from 1981 to 2010.

The probability of a major hurri-cane landfall in the U.S. is estimatedto be about

140 percent of the long-term aver-age. For tropical storms, 2013 is esti-mated to be about 175 percent of thelong-term average.

This forecast is based on a newextended-range early April statisticalprediction scheme that was devel-oped utilizing 29 years of past data,the researchers said.

Hometown News f i le photoThree people had major injuries but no deaths were reported from thisstorm damage. With Colorado State University researchers predictingan active storm season, Volusia County residents must be prepared.

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Hi, everybody. We are now lookingdown the road as the 2013hurricane season rapidly

approaches. It seems like the 2012 season just

ended and already we are looking at thenew season. As you know, we have beenquite fortunate the past several yearssince most of the storms stayed mainlyoffshore and did not make landfall herein the southeast.

Sandy, of course, was the exception asshe barreled into the northeast withhigh winds and a tremendous stormsurge. The reason for the lack of land-falling storms has been simply thepositioning of the Bermuda High andtroughs moving through the Northeastthat have allowed tropical systems to“recurve” rather than slam into Florida.

The forecast for this year looks to bean active season compared to the lastseveral years, primarily because we willbe in a neutral ENSO.

ENSO is a term used for the watertemperatures in the tropical Pacific.When the waters of the tropical Pacific

become warmer then normal, El Ninoconditions are present and hurricaneactivity is suppressed. When tempera-tures fall below normal, La Ninaconditions are present and there is anincrease in the hurricane activity.Neutral conditions simply indicate thatthe Pacific temperatures are nearnormal and neither El Nino nor La Ninais in control.

In neutral years, the upper level windscan be very light, which significantlyreduces wind shear. When this iscombined with high ocean tempera-tures, monster storms are a definitepossibility. The 2004 season whereFlorida was hit hard was a neutral year.

As of this writing, we are expecting 18named storms with 11 of these becom-ing hurricanes. Five storms are expect-

ed to be major storms of Category 3 orhigher.

The time to start preparing for thispotentially severe season is now. It isnot too early to start getting yourhurricane kit in order for the season.Remember that supplies can get scarcewhen a storm is approaching.

In addition, discuss your disaster planwith your family. Be sure to know whatyour tolerance to severe weather is. Besure to know what flood zone you residein. In addition be sure to take thecondition of your residence intoaccount when deciding to stay orevacuate. If you live in a mobile homeor you are in a flood zone, you mustevacuate no matter what. If you are everasked to evacuate, please do so.

Most hurricane deaths occur becausepeople try to stay in mandatory evacua-tion zones.

In addition to getting your hurricanekit together, now is a great time toprepare your property as well. Trim-ming trees and bushes plus removingexcess foliage and branches can help to

reduce the amount of debris that mightbe blown around in the event of asevere storm. Remember; never trimwhen a system is named in the tropics.Your branches may not be picked upand they will become dangerousprojectiles in the event of a tropicalsystem.

One of the most important assets youwill have after a hurricane is a genera-tor. This device can help make life a loteasier post storm. I remember in 2004that our generator allowed us to domany things we normally do everyday.In fact, there were times when wealmost forgot that a storm took out thepower to most of the state.

If we have a hurricane, you will losepower, so be ready.

Regardless if we have a bad season orit is a total flop, be prepared for theworst-case scenario. Remember, it onlytakes one storm to make it a badseason. Be ready and be prepared!

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General shelters allow approxi-mately 20 square feet per person.Do not bring anything that is notabsolutely necessary for a 24- to 48-hour stay.

FoodIf you have the need for special

foods (Ensure, etc.) you may bringthem with you. High-energy foodssuch as peanut butter, jelly, crack-ers, granola bars, trail mix andother snack foods may be a goodidea if you get hungry in betweenmeals. If necessary, bring specialdietary foods, such as diabetic, lowsalt, liquid-only diet, baby food andformula. Don’t forget a manual canopener.

Clothing and beddingOne complete change of clothing,

including footwear. A cot or sleep-ing bag and pillow. Rain gear andsturdy shoes.

Personal itemsWashcloth, small towel, soap,

toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitarynapkins, paper towels, toilet paper,towelettes, etc.

MedicationsMedications should be clearly

marked with your name, dosage,type of medication and prescribingphysician. You must be able to takeall medications by yourself. Alsobring any dressing changes thatmight be needed.

Important papersBring identification and valuable

papers, such as insurance docu-ments, name and addresses of doc-tors and name and address of near-est relative not living in area.

PetsPets are not allowed at general

shelters unless they are service ani-mals.

MiscellaneousBring a cell phone. Games, cards,

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SheltersDuring an emergency, not all shelters will open at once. To find out which

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Generators will power through any storm

For a few days candlelight and campstoves might seem like a nice escapefrom reality, a brief wander into thewoods.

But going without air-conditioningin Florida’s summer swelter doesn’twork for five minutes. That’s why gen-erator sales skyrocketed after the sum-mer of 2004, when three hurricanestore through Central Florida, leaving amillion people powerless.

In spring 2005, the University ofFlorida Survey Research Center con-ducted a series of phone interviews todetermine 30,000 generators were pur-chased in Florida during a six-monthperiod following the hurricanes.

There are many types of generatorsfor commercial, residential and con-struction. There are two generatorsmost utilized for homes and business-es:

•Portable residential generators pro-vide power for essential items — refrig-

erators, freezers, pumps, sump pumps,furnaces, lights — in homes as well asaround the yard for electrical tools.Most residential portable generatorsrun on gasoline, but some models runon L.P., Natural Gas or all three.

•Stationary standby generators aredesigned to run most or all electricallypowered items in homes and business-es when the power goes out.

Total Comfort Heating and Air Con-ditioning sells permanent whole housestandby generators, which take overautomatically when the power goes off.

Within seconds of an outage, it auto-matically supplies power directly to theelectrical circuit breaker box. After util-ity power returns, the generator shutsitself off. It operates on natural gas orliquid propane gas and sits outside.

Total Comfort sales manager DanHarris said for a “typical house” —1,200 to 2,500 square feet with one air-conditioning unit — one of these gen-erators will cost anywhere from $9,000to $15,000.

He said some of the determining fac-tors when it comes to cost are: theamount of wiring required, whether ornot L.P. gas has to be put in and whatpermits are required.

Standbys are hardwired to the elec-trical panel and must be installed by alicensed electrician.

“We just sold one today,” he said inmid-April, “People seem to start buyingthem from now to about September orOctober.”

Mr. Harris advised buyers to bewareand be certain they buy from a compa-ny that will oversee the entire process,from installation to repairs.

“The biggest thing is you want tohave a company that not only sells andinstalls, but does warranty work aswell,” Mr. Harris said. “It’s easy to wirethem up, but (many companies) won’tsend their guys to Wisconsin for a weekfor school.”

With three divisions — HVAC, LP Gasand plumbing and electrical — TotalComfort is equipped to properly install

and maintain the elaborate units forthe homeowner.

“Some companies have someonecome out, a subcontractor, becausethose companies don’t work on them.They’ll tell you they don’t fix them, theyjust install,” Mr. Harris said. “We do allof it for the homeowner.”

Giles Electric Co. has been familyowned and operated since 1970.

Owner Brad Giles said there are threethings to consider when determininggenerator type and size:

How many items will be poweredand what is their totaled kilowattdemand?

“A 5kw/30 amp is the minimum sizerecommended, and will power a fewimportant items — refrigerator,microwave, a few lights,” Mr. Giles said.“The 20kw/100 amp capacity will han-dle several items — water heater,microwave, refrigerator, air-condition-er, TV, lights and fans.”

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maximum — Mr. Giles said the40kw/200 amp capacity can easilyhandle the designated KW for verylarge homes.

Will the generator be manually orautomatically activated?

Either way, Mr. Giles said, a transferswitch must be installed.

“A transfer switch must be used —either automatic or manual,” Mr. Gilessaid. “Back feeding power into a homewithout a transfer switch is illegal andextremely dangerous. It endangers thelives of those attempting to repair thepower. Your 230 volts will be trans-formed into 13,200 volts on the utilityside.”

He said the National Electric Code,section 702.4, will dictate the size gen-erator required for automatic transferof emergency power.

Will the generator be portable orpermanent?

Portable generators can be storedinside a garage and are powered bygasoline, propane or diesel.

“Unless you want a trailer-mountedunit, 17 kilowatts is usually the largestyou can get. The electrical connectionwill be cord and plug,” Mr. Giles said.“A transfer switch with a designatedgenerator receptacle is installed. Apositive side to this is it has multipleuses and the cost is usually lower.”

Permanent generators use naturalgas, propane or diesel.

“The fuel will be in a tank eitherabove or below ground. The electricaland fuel piping will be permanentlyinstalled. These units are the mostpopular and the standard size is 15kwto 20kw,” Mr. Giles said.

Maintenance requirements for gen-erators vary with type, he explained.

Portable generators powered bygasoline require a fuel stabilizer andmust be cranked periodically toensure reliability. Oil should bechanged yearly. Mr. Giles advised con-firming the battery is charged and thepull cord is in working order in addi-tion to completing a visual inspectionand physical activation of the transferswitch.

He said permanent generators willexercise themselves automatically for

15 minutes every week, but stressedthe automatic transfer switch will nottest itself weekly.

“The fuel tanks need to be checkedto make sure the fuel is in good condi-tion and of sufficient amount,” Mr.Giles said. “A licensed electricianshould perform an annual inspectionto check all fluids; battery voltage/life;ATS operation under KW demandload; confirmation of voltage andhertz quality.”

And for safety’s sake:“Carbon Monoxide Detectors are

required for homes with LP or NGAppliances — this means generators,too,” he cautioned.

There are some alternatives to gen-erators, Mr. Giles said.

“Don’t forget about the high capaci-ty inverters instead of a generator — abig battery to give you 110-voltpower,” he said. No electricity or fuel isneeded; it’s portable and 2-3kw.”

New solar generators are anotherconsideration.

“Roll them out and point at thesun,” Mr. Giles said. “They have thesame manual transfer requirements,(need) no fuel and 500 watt.”

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In the event of an emergency, all resi-dents are urged to call 911.

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What is a tropical storm?

A tropical storm is a non-frontal synoptic scale areaof low pressure over tropical waters with organizedconvection near the center with counter clockwise sur-face wind circulation in the northern Hemisphere. Themaximum sustained wind near the center must bebetween 39 and 73 mph for it to be classified as a tropi-cal storm.

When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

The maximum sustained wind near the center mustbe 74 mph or greater for it to be classified as a hurri-cane.

What is a tropical depression?

It is a tropical cyclone, meaning it is a closed area oflow pressure in the tropics with somewhat organizedconvection and sustained winds less than 39 mph.

What is the cone of uncertainty?

This is sometimes called the “cone of error.” This

shows the HISTORICAL error at certain time periods ina tropical cyclone forecast. Average error in track fore-casting over the last several years is at about 75 milesfor 24 hours meaning the “cone” will be 150 milesacross. At the 120 hour forecast the average error is 300miles. It is important to realize that sometimes theactual forecast scenario may be more or less accuratethan the historical error cone.

Is a storm surge different from a tidal surge?

Yes. A storm surge is the onshore rush of seawaterassociated with the high winds of an approachingand/or landfalling tropical storm or hurricane. Stormsurge is secondarily affected by the low pressure of thestorm. Tidal surge is independent of the surroundingweather and refers to the rise in water associated withhigh tide. Seawater flooding will be increased whenthere is a storm surge at the time of high tide.

What is the consensus model?

With so many computer models to look at, groups ofmodels get put together and a “consensus” is the aver-

age of those models. This has become the newest andmore accurate way to forecast hurricanes because themodels are averaged together. Hurricane forecastersnow lean on the consensus models rather than justlook at one single model output.

What is the difference between a watch and warning?

With respect to the tropics, a watch is issued whenconditions related to the watch (hurricane or tropicalstorm) are possible with 36 hours. A warning is issuedwhen those same conditions are expected within 24hours.

What is a Cape Verde hurricane?

It is an Atlantic Basin tropical cyclone that developsnear the Cape Verde Islands just off the West Coast ofAfrica and becomes a hurricane before reaching theCaribbean Sea. The peak of the Cape Verde Season isAugust and September and a typical year would havebetween one and five hurricanes with an average ofaround two.

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What is the Bermuda High? High pressure is usually a semi-con-

stant feature in the Atlantic Ocean dur-ing the summer and autumn. The highis centered near Bermuda and can oftenextend across the entire Atlantic Ocean.High pressure in the northern hemi-sphere has clockwise wind circulation.The southern periphery of the high is a

good indicator for the path of a tropicalstorm or hurricane.

How is a typhoon differentfrom a hurricane?

A typhoon and a hurricane are essen-tially the same except for where theyoccur. A typhoon is a hurricane thatoccurs in the Western Pacific Ocean.

What is a weakness and how does it affect the path of a hurricane?

A weakness is the term given to theweakening side of an area of high pres-sure. Often a tropical storm or hurricanewill follow the periphery of high pres-sure. If there is a weakness, the stormwill tend to curve toward that weakness.

What is an eyewallreplacement cycle?

Intense hurricanes are constantlychanging. Very often, as the stormintensifies, the eye wall collapses intothe center of the storm, as a new eye

wall forms. There is usually a briefmoment of a weaker storm before thenext eye wall takes over and the stormintensifies again.

What is a millibar? A millibar is a metric measurement of

atmospheric pressure. Standard atmos-pheric pressure is 1013.2 millibars or29.92 inches of mercury on a barometer.The pressure drops as a hurricanestrengthens. The lowest pressure ever

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What to do with your pets during a storm

When a storm threatens, pet ownersneed to be prepared to evacuate andthat includes having a plan for yourpets.

If disaster strikes, those pets leftbehind often perish or are lost in thestorm and never get reunited withtheir owners. You can prevent thisfrom happening to your family by tak-ing a few precautions before thestorm arrives.

Pets need an emergency survival kitjust as humans do. Some things toremember to include in your pet’semergency kit are a crate or kennel,leash, collar and proper identification(tags), two-week supply of food(moist and dry) with a manual canopener, water, your pet’s food andwater dishes, cat litter box and litter,toys and treats, pet’s bedding, a towel,veterinary records, and a photo of youwith your pet for identification pur-poses. It is also a good idea to includea list of emergency vet locations and

numbers and a list of shelters andhotels that accept pets. Include a listof phone numbers of friends and rela-tives, your pet’s medications andcleaning supplies (baggies, papertowels, disinfectant and newspaper)to clean up after your pet.

Remember that for admittance intokennels, hotels or evacuation sheltersthat do accept pets, your animal mustbe up-to-date on his vaccinations.Keep your records where you canaccess them easily should you need toevacuate in a hurry.

Find out ahead of time which emer-gency shelters accept pets in yourarea and have a plan for your evacua-tion that includes taking your pets tosafety and two or three routes to theshelter. Call your veterinary and findout if they will be housing any petsduring the storm. If they don’t, theymay be able to recommend someplaces you can take your animal.

Most shelters do not accept petsand your best bet is to make arrange-ments with friends or relatives thatare out of harm’s way to visit for a few

days with your pets. Many hotels alsoaccept pets, but when a storm threat-ens you should call ahead and makereservations because they fill up veryquickly. Many EconoLodge, Days Inn,Holiday Inn and Clarion hotels acceptpets.

Pet boarding facilities may alsoaccept pets during a storm or mayhave a list of local shelters that acceptpets. Prepare a list of numbers of localand inland boarding facilities andinclude it in your pet’s survival kit.

Where to get help

Locally you can find pet suppliesfor your animal’s emergency kit at JC’sFun and Sun Pet Supplies at the Day-tona Flea Market, Booth B2-44, 45, 46,47 on the service road. Call (386) 956-5338 to find specific items at greatprices.

Cat owners in Ormond Beach canreceive quality veterinary care if theirpet is injured during a storm at theCat Care Clinic of Ormond Beach at

320 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach,Phone (386) 671-0747 or Fax (386)673-6757. The Cat Care Clinic shouldbe able to provide you with a list ofboarding facilities for your cat.

Two after hours emergency veteri-nary care clinics are Animal Emer-gency Clinic in Daytona Beach at U.S.92, west of Interstate 95, phone (386)252-4300, and Animal EmergencyHospital at 918 Ridgewood Ave, HollyHill, phone (386) 252-0206.

Beachwood Animal Hospital at 508E Third Ave, New Smyrna Beach,phone (386) 426-0075, can providepet care for residents near New Smyr-na Beach and may have a list of evac-uation shelters that accept pets dur-ing specific storm threats.A little research and preparationbefore a storm is heading in yourdirection could mean the differenceof life and death for your family’sbeloved pet. Have a plan for youand your pet and create a survivalkit that includes items for youranimal.

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