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Florida Keys: Plan Ahead Before Returning Home to Be Safe
Florida Keys: Plan Ahead Before Returning Home to Be Safe
09-18-2017 08:09 AM Release Date: September 18, 2017 Release Number: R4 NR-4337-FL NR 012 For Immediate Release FEMA News Desk Phone: 202-646-3272 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the reentry process for the Lower Keys begins, FEMA stresses the importance of following guidance from your local officials. Currently only residents, business owners, disaster workers, and supply vehicles with appropriate identification, or re-entry stickers, will be permitted to enter. For those returning to homes or businesses on the Keys, Monroe County offers important public safety information on their website www.keysrecovery.org/.
For those eligible to return, local officials stress the need to be prepared. The area still is without electricity, and there are challenging conditions for life safety, communications, and sewer access. Those who return should bring plenty of supplies. Consider all your potential needs for food, water, medication, mosquito repellent, and other important items. Structural Safety From the outside of your home, examine the building. If you see obvious damage, the building is off the foundation, or you have doubts about its structural safety, do not enter. If the outside looks safe, enter the building slowly and carefully. Register for Federal Assistance In some cases, you may not be able to stay in your home because of the amount of damage. If so, consider staying with friends or family while you repair your home. Transitional sheltering may be available to you once you register for federal assistance with FEMA. Apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by telephone at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or VRS) or 800-462-7585 (TTY). Due to high demand, lines may be busy. Try calling in the morning or evening when call volume may be low, and be patient. # # # Topics: Disaster Response and Recovery, Disaster Survivor Assistance, Disasters Keywords: disaster relief, FEMA, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, natural disasters More... |
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