Home — Safety — Hurricanes

Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends Nov. 30, with August through October designated aspeak months for hurricane activity. You and your family must be prepared and have enough supplies to last three days.

Obtain a copy of Collier County's All Hazards Guide, available at our stations.

Get a Hurricane Tracking Chart (PDF document)

Preparedness Tips

• Know how vulnerable your home is against severe storms.
• Determine the areas of your home that offer the most protection against storms. You may need to go to a designated shelter if a hurricane comes.
• Determine the fastest way to escape a hurricane, and decide where to go if a severe storm threatens. Make sure your route is out of the hurricane’s projected path.
• If possible, use a friend or colleague outside Florida as a central contact for you and your family.

• Plan for your pets. Pet shelters may quickly fill when hurricanes threaten.
• Know emergency numbers for fire, law enforcement and emergency services. In Collier County, dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
• Ensure you have proper insurance for your home and possessions. Flood protection may not be included. 
• Keep important documents where you can retrieve them quickly if you must evacuate.
• Keep your yard clear of loose objects, such as lawn furniture, that might damage your home in high winds. Bring furniture or other items inside.
• Maintain a supply of non-perishable foods, canned foods, a manual can opener, medications, first aid materials, a battery-powered radio and flashlight, one gallon of drinking water per person per day, blankets, pillows, lawn chairs, maps, spare clothes, and pet food.
• Get certified in CPR and First Aid. We offer classes the first and second Saturday of each month.
• Join one of Golden Gate’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT).