Hurricane Season began June 1st and runs to November 30th

Our City of Weston is very concerned about residents being prepared in the event of a Hurricane.

It is important to have handy the following contact information:

• City of Weston 954-385-2000
• Broward County Hurricane Hotline
• 954-831-4000 or 3-1-1
• Hours: 8am-5pm until a hurricane warning is issued; then 24 hour operation

Please visit the City’s web page where you can find not also invaluable information about  hurricane preparedness but also lessons learned from past experiences.

HURRICANES & PREPARATION

If you are new in the area or for that matter new in Florida, you should know the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning.

A hurricane watch is issue when there is a threatening condition within 24-48 hours.

A hurricane warning is issue when winds of 74 miles per hour or more are expected within 24 hours.

When a Hurricane Watch is issued make sure you follow this basic steps:

• Secure all outside objects. Bring loose objects such as patio furniture, garden tools and planters, inside.
• Remove any debris from prior storms such as loose roof tiles – they will become projectiles.
• Protect your windows. Permanent shutters are the best protection.
• Fill fuel tanks of vehicle and generators.
• Turn refrigerator & freezer to the coldest setting. Purchase or make additional ice.
• Fill bathtubs and any large containers with water for washing, cleaning and flushing toilets, since electric power may go out of service.

BE PREPARED!!