Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Make sure your family has a plan and practice it often to ensure you’re prepared.
Whether it’s a flood, hurricane, fire, or another emergency, being prepared can save lives.
Boil Water Notices
In the event of a drinking system malfunction or natural disaster, a notice may be issued instructing residents to boil all water used for consumption to protect against potential contaminants.
Florida Assistance Line
The State Assistance Information Line at 800-342-3557 can provide up-to-date information regarding an emergencies.
Where to Find Emergency Shelters
General Shelters
The time may arise when you may need to evacuate your home to go to a safe location, such as a shelter. The Florida Division of Emergency Management maintains a list of open shelters.
Special Needs Shelters
If you have a disability or a special need such as a medical condition, it’s vital that you register with special needs registry so individuals can be assisted quickly during an emergency.
Emergency Resources – Printable Materials
Early Prescription Refills Permitted Under State of Emergency
All health insurers, managed care organizations, and other health entities must comply with provisions of section 252.358, Florida Statutes, which allows early prescription refills in the event the Governor issues an executive order declaring a state of emergency. This mandate remains in effect until the Governor’s Executive Order is rescinded or expires.
Obtaining Prescription Refills
Under a state of emergency, a pharmacist may be able to refill prescriptions early. In accordance with section 465.0275, F.S., pharmacists may dispense up to a 30-day supply of maintenance medication for a chronic condition. A 30-day prescription for a drug listed in Schedule II appearing in Chapter 893, F.S., is not permitted. In the event a pharmacist receives a request for a prescription refill and are unable to obtain refill authorization from the prescriber, the pharmacist may dispense a one-time emergency refill of up to a 72-hour supply of the prescribed medication; or a one-time emergency refill of one vial of insulin to treat diabetes mellitus.