The City of Sunrise - Hurricane Season

The annual hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30, with intense storms more likely to make landfall in Florida between August and October. However – despite advances in technology and forecasting – hurricane season is still highly unpredictable.

Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but cannot always reach everyone right away. The best way to make sure you and your family remain safe is to be prepared before disaster strikes.

This site identifies some important steps you can take in advance of a storm. It also offers tips on how to protect your property and loved ones after a hurricane has passed. Please take a few moments to read through these pages and finalize your disaster plan.

New this year: Home Damage Assessment Program

Broward County has introduced a program that enables residents to report the severity of hurricane damage to their home. This new system will help quickly identify areas in most need of assistance. For details, visit the County’s Home Damage Assessment Program page at: http://www.broward.org/hurricane/damageassessment.htm

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Other Immediate Resources:

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hurricanes/main/index.html

http://topics.cnn.com/topics/hurricanes_and_cyclones

http://www.hurricanetrack.com

Please also check our local resources page