Skip to Main Content
Loading
Loading
Create a Website Account
- Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.
Website Sign In
Search
Your Government
City Services
Our Community
How Do I...
Home
Your Government
Departments
Emergency Management
When a Hurricane Threatens
Hurricane Safety Tips
Hurricane Safety Tips
Secure Your Home
Close and board up windows.
Remove outside antennas.
Bring in lawn furniture, toys, tools, and garbage cans. Tie down items that cannot be brought in.
Tie down propane tanks.
Turn off gas, water and electricity before you leave.
Brace garage doors.
Place boats on trailers, place near home and fill the boat with water.
Lock all windows and doors.
Make arrangements for pets. If you take your pet, bring a kennel and leash.
Evacuation Tips
Keep your vehicle in good repair with a full tank of gas.
Check on friends and neighbors who may have special needs.
Take a disaster supply kit.
Persons in low-lying areas, towing boats or trailers, driving motor homes and those with special needs should leave early.
Designate a meeting point for your family should you get separated.
Have a cell phone,
CB
radio or another form of communication.
Limit the use of cell phones for emergencies only.
Monitor local radio and television.
Don't take unnecessary items.
Take a list of emergency contact numbers.
Disaster Supply Kit
Battery operated radio with
AM
/
FM
and fresh batteries
Bedding or sleeping bags
Bleach
Change of clothes
Eating utensils
Extra eyeglasses or prescription information
Extra keys
Extra prescription medication or refill information
First aid kit
Flashlights
Mechanical can opener
Mosquito repellant
Special items such as hearing aid batteries
Tarp, rope, and duct tape
Three day supply of food and water (1 gallon of water per day per person)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.)
Toilette paper and baby wipes
Resources
Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness Guide (PDF)
Hurricane Safety Tips
Hurricane Evacuation Information
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
Agendas & Minutes
Lost Pets
El Lago Events
Agenda
Notifications
Community Center Memberships
Permits
Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm | Friday: 9 am to Noon
Government Websites by
CivicPlus®
Arrow Left
Arrow Right
[]
Slideshow Left Arrow
Slideshow Right Arrow