Florida Homeowner S Handbook To Prepare For Natural Hazards

"This book was developed as a project of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA), a partnership of federal, state, and local organizations that share a vision for healthy and resilient communities. One key priority of GOMA is to increase the resiliency of coastal communities from natural hazards. One major component of healthy communities is enhancing individual resilience and recognizing that adjustments to day-to-day living are necessary. This book is designed to promote individual resilience; thereby creating a fortified community."--Publisher's website.

This handbook is designed to be an easy to use reference for both homeowners and renters, providing you and your family access to the information you need easily and in one place. This will allow you to take action and reduce the risk of experiencing loss or damage from a natural disaster, and learn what to do if you do have damage after a disaster.

A homeowners guide that covers basic information on emergency preparedness and evacuation planning in the event of a hurricane, tornado, or flooding event. It details steps people should take in advance to protect themselves and their property.

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With chapters such as Nature of the Beast, to What To Expect In The Aftermath, the Hurricane Preparedness Handbook is a how-to guide for dealing with hurricanes before, during, and after—including understanding how where and when these powerful storms form, protecting yourself and your property, and how to deal with the repercussions.