Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?

CIL Orlando serves 7 counties in Central Florida, which means there’s thousands of individuals in our community who might not be ready in case of an emergency.

This hurricane season, CIL wants to provide the most valuable resources for the protection of you and your family. Listed below are some available links and phone numbers to additional resources readily available for any concerns you may have regarding preparation this hurricane season.

Have a Plan that Includes:

1. Tracking the Storm

For the latest information on hurricanes, visit http://www.floridadisaster.org/info/

Florida Emergency Information Line — 800-342-3557

2. Getting Emergency Supplies

Water – one gallon of water per person per day
Food – at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Manual can opener for food
A variety of batteries
Flashlights
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Charged Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

Include prescribed medications, food, water, and cash sufficient for at least 7 days.

3. Evacuation Planning

Evacuating: If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay.

Sign up for Special Needs shelters at: https://floridadisaster.org/snr/

Not all shelters will be open, so make sure you get the most up to date information!

4. Access Resources to Help Prepare, Respond, and Recover

Emergency management for people with disabilities

Tips for preparing, responding and recovering: National Hurricane Center

United Way of Central Florida’s Information & Referral

Visit the links embedded with your county for information regarding shelters in your area.

*NOTE: Not all counties list available shelters unless in a state of emergency*

If the links listed below do not have shelters listed, visit this site.

Phone: (407)665-5102

Phone: (407)836-9140

Phone: 407-742-0000

Phone:(863) 298-7000

Phone:(863) 773-9390

Highlands County

Special Needs Shelter Registration

Special Needs Shelter Application

Phone: (863) 385-1112

DeSoto County

Phone:(863) 993-4831