🏢 Is your business ready for the unexpected? Whether you're a business owner, manager or employee, you can play a role in keeping your workplace prepared. 📲 Get Informed! 🤝 Stay Connected 🔄 Keep Operations Moving 📋 Insure Your Business 🛡️ Secure Your Property Insure, secure & prepare your business this #FLPrepMonth! 👉 FloridaDisaster.org/Business

🎓 Emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime — even on campus! If you're living on your own for the first time, go from dorm room to disaster ready with these prep tips: ℹ️ Seek information 📋 Make A Plan 🎒 Pack A Go-Bag 📍 Educate Before You Evacuate Still need to sign up for university alerts? 📲 Check out our tutorial & visit FloridaDisaster.org/College! #FLPrepMonth

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Every family is different & so are their preparedness needs! Personalize your family's disaster prep to fit each member's unique needs — from little ones to teens & everyone in between! 🧸🧩🎨📚🎧 Involve the whole family & make preparedness a team effort this #FLPrepMonth! Prepare together. Stay ready together. ➡️ FloridaMakeAPlan.com

9/22 Weekly Weather Watch: Fall Edition 🍂 The first day of fall brings a seasonal shift to North FL, as a cold front ushers in cooler & drier conditions, along with increased rip current risk along the Panhandle & East Coast. 🌊 🌧️ Meanwhile, South FL didn’t seem to get the memo as warm weather & heavy rain continues, increasing potential for flooding. Our City of the Week is Panama City, where Oktoberfest Weekend festivities are taking place downtown! 🥨 ⚠️ If you’re heading out to enjoy the festivities or have other outdoor plans, be sure to keep an eye on local forecasts, flood warnings & beach conditions! Got a city or local event we should feature? Drop it below & we'll see you next week for another #WWW! 👋

❓ Do you or someone in your household need additional assistance during an emergency? The Special Needs Registry helps local emergency personnel plan for residents with access & functional needs, which may include: 💊 Medical equipment or medications ♿ Mobility or transportation assistance 👂 Hearing, vision or communication needs 🐕‍🦺 Service animal or personal assistance 📋 Sign up at FloridaDisaster.org/SNR & watch below to learn more! #FLPrepMonth

‼️ There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to preparedness! Make preparedness personal this #FLPrepMonth by tailoring your plan to fit your household’s unique needs & what matters most to you. 👥 ➡️ Follow along this week as we share ways to personalize your preparedness! Because the best plan is one that works for you. 🫵 FloridaMakeAPlan.com

💸 When disaster strikes, access to your money may be limited. Power outages can disrupt ATMs, card readers & online banking 🏦 Build financial resilience by setting aside emergency cash this #FLPrepMonth Taking these steps ahead of time can make unexpected expenses easier to manage. ➡️ FloridaMakeAPlan.com

📢 Florida is updating its 2028 State Hazard Mitigation Plan & we want to hear from YOU! 🫵 📋 Take the Public Outreach Survey & share your input to help Florida better! 🔗 SurveyMonkey.com/r/567B98C 🗓️ Deadline: October 15

Disaster prep doesn’t have to be costly! Create an emergency fund: 🔄 Set up automatic savings 🗓️ Budget for monthly contributions 💵 Keep some cash in your disaster supply kit Starting to save a little at a time can help you be ready for the unexpected. #FLPrepMonth

🐊 Meet the FDEM Mitigation Bureau! Our work reaches communities across Florida, bringing together programs, resources & expertise to reduce risk & strengthen resilience. 💪 Follow along as we explore the world of mitigation & the projects making a difference across Florida. 🌴

9/14 Weekly Weather Watch: From Forecasts to Fiestas! 💃 A bit of a weather switch-up is in store this week! North FL gets a taste of "cooler" & drier weather, while South FL stays hot & rainy. 🌊 Planning a beach day? Brush up on rip current safety before you go, as East Coast & Panhandle beaches face a high risk this week. Feeling more like a fiesta? Check out our City of the Week, Clermont, for the Sips & Salsa Festival featuring music, dancing & delicious food! 🌶️ 📍 What’s happening in your community? Drop your city & event in the comments for a chance to be featured! Stay weather-aware & we’ll see you next week! 👋

📢 SAVE THE DATE: Emergency Management Day is returning to Florida’s Capitol! Join emergency management professionals from across Florida for two days of connection, collaboration & learning centered around Effective Leadership for a Changing World! 🗓️ March 2–3, 2027 📍 Tallahassee, FL More details & registration information for #EMDay2027 coming soon! 🔗 FloridaDisaster.org/EMDay

❓ DYK? Florida has select disaster prep supplies that are tax-free ALL YEAR. This makes it easier to save on preparedness supplies you may need before, during & after a disaster. 🛒 Take advantage of these savings to restock your kit & stay ready this hurricane season. For more information➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/TaxFree #FLPrepMonth

‼️ Preparedness doesn’t have to break the bank! This week during #FLPrepMonth, we’re highlighting low-cost & no-cost ways Floridians can prepare now so they're protected later. 💲 From taking advantage of savings to making the most of what you already have, you can prepare without stretching your budget. Follow along for practical tips to save money, build your preparedness & protect what matters most. ✨

🥫 Not all nonperishables are created equal—stock up smart this #FLPrepMonth with foods that work for your family! When building your disaster supply kit, consider: 💪 Nutritional value ⚠️ Allergies & dietary restrictions 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family preferences 🍴 Preparation needs Choosing the right foods can help keep your household fueled, satisfied & ready when disaster strikes.💪

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001 & honor the first responders, service members & countless others whose courage & sacrifice continue to inspire us. We will never forget.

🐶🐱 Don’t leave your pets out of your disaster plan! This #FLPrepMonth, remember to stock a disaster supply kit for your four-legged family members, too! 🦴 From everyday essentials to important records, make sure to include the essentials they’ll need to stay safe, healthy & comfortable during an emergency. Prepared pets are safer pets! ❣️ MakeAPetPlan.com

9/9 Weekly Weather Watch: Forecasts & Football 🌀 🌡️ It's staying hot across Florida this week, with daily showers & thunderstorms bringing lightning, gusty winds & localized flooding. It’s game time in our City of the Week, Jacksonville! As the NFL season kicks off, remember that hurricane season is still in play. 🏈🐆 This #FLPrepMonth make sure preparedness is part of your game plan—on & off the field—because safety isn't seasonal! Your city could be next! Drop a local event in the comments & help us choose a future City of the Week. 📍 🎬 That’s a wrap on this week’s #WWW—until next time!