Rick Scott Calls For Hurricane Readiness

With hurricane season starting this week, Gov. Rick Scott told Floridians to be prepared and gather plans to deal with potential emergencies.

With the 2014 hurricane season under way, I want to encourage every family to get a plan, Scott said on Monday. Preparing for the upcoming hurricane season should be a priority for every Florida family, and we must take action now before its too late. Families should include important phone numbers and contact information for members of your family, as well as information on where you will go if there is a need to evacuate so you can meet your family if separated. While it has been 10 years since the 2004 hurricane season where Florida was hit by four different storms, we know it only takes one to devastate a community.

Scott also noted that there is a tax holiday on hurricane supplies until June 8.

Bryan Koon, the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, said Floridians should learn local evaluation routes and storm surge zones.

The Know Your Zone campaign encourages everyone to understand storm surge and evacuation zones, said Koon. Storm surge is a real danger, but it isnt the only danger. Heed instructions from your local emergency officials when advised to evacuate. Even if youre in an area that may not experience storm surge, you could be completely cut off from rescuers if you choose to stay.