Dixie County Emergency Management Disaster Planning

 

     

 

 

 

 

DISASTER PLANNING: HURRICANES


One of the most important decisions you will have to make is .... "Should I Evacuate?"

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Hurricane Season is June 1- November 30

"Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all."

Throughout this website, information has been provided regarding actions that you can take based on specific hurricane hazards. The most important thing that you can do is to be informed and prepared. Disaster prevention includes both being prepared as well as reducing damages (mitigation).

 

HURRICANE

TROPICAL STORM

TROPICAL DEPRESSION

A hurricane is a tropical cyclone, which generally forms in the tropics and is accompanied by thunder- storms and a counter- clockwise circulation of winds.

An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph.

An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less.

 

 

HurricaneCan you answer the following Questions?

 

What are the Hurricane Hazards?

What does it mean to you?

What actions should you take to be prepared?

 

Protecting Property and Lives These publications can help you

Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage

Avoiding Hurricane Damage: A Checklist For Homeowners

Hurricane Fact Sheet: from FEMA

 

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Additional Disaster Information

DIXIE COUNTY 411   

PHONE BOOK

Clerk of Court Phone:352.498.1200 Fax:352.498.1201
Commissioner Office Phone:352.498.1206 Fax:352.498.1207
County Attorney Phone:352.498.5048 Fax:386.294.1689
County Building Dept. Phone:352.498.1236 Fax:352.498.1286
County Finance Office Phone:352.498.1205 Fax:352.498.1476
County Health Dept. Phone:352.498.1360 Fax:352.498.1363
County Jail  Phone:352.498.1237 Fax:352.498.
County Judge Phone:352.498.1234 Fax:352.498.1477
County Library Phone:352.498.1219 Fax:352.498.1408
County Manager Phone:352.498.1426 Fax:352.498.1471
County Public Works Phone:352.498.1239 Fax:352.498.1207
Elections Supervisor Phone:352.498.1216 Fax:352.498.1218
Emergency Services Phone:352.498.1240 Fax:352.498.1244
Property Appraiser Phone:352.498.1212 Fax:352.498.1211
School Superintendent Phone:352.498.6131 Fax:352.498.1308
Tax Collector Phone:352.498.1213 Fax:352.498.
Sheriff  Phone:352.498.1220 Fax:352.498.1226
UF/IFAS Extension Phone:352.498.1237 Fax:352.498.1471
Veteran's Affairs Phone:352.498.1246 Fax:352.498.1286