Given the recent devastating hurricanes in our area, we know that the best way to be safe is to be prepared. Please use the resources below to prepare for the next big storm and determine what to do if you are impacted. This list is non-exhaustive.
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EMERGENCY – Dial 911
Emergency Hotline
311 or 239-252-8444
Sheriff
239-252-9300
Marco Island Police Non Emergency
239-389-5050
City of Naples Emergency Services
239-213-4844
City of Naples Police – Fire, Police & Medical
239-213-4844
AMERICAN RED CROSS
239-596-6868
HOSPITALS
Naples Community Hospital
239-436-5000
North Collier Health Care Center (24 hours) & Brookdale 239-552-7000
Physicians Regional Medical Center – Pine Ridge Road
239-348-4000
Physicians Regional Medical Center – Collier Boulevard
239-354-6000
UTILITIES
800-468-8243
FPL
800-934-6489
Comcast
(LCEC)
800-599-2356
Lee County Electric
800-339-1811
CenturyLink
OTHER
800-275-8777
Naples Post Office
561-625-5122
Florida Fish, Wildlife & Water Safety
239-261-7375
Coast Guard
239-213-1000
Naples City Hall
239-262-6141
Naples Chamber of Commerce AAA Naples
239-594-5006
239-252-9300
Emergency Road Service (Sheriff)
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
City of Naples Emergency Services
239-213-4844
Greater Naples Fire Rescue
239-348-7540
Immokalee Fire
239-657-2111
Golden Gate Fire
239-348-7540
Marco Island
239-389-5040
North Collier
239-597-3222
Everglades City
239-695-2902
GOVERNMENT
Collier County Schools
239-377-0001
City of Everglades, Mayor’s Office
239-695-4558
City of Naples, Mayor’s Office
239-213-1000
City of Naples Manager
239-213-1030
Collier County Contractor Licensing
239-252-2431
Collier County Security
239-252 8380
Marco Island City Hall
239-389-5000
Marco Island Utilities
239-389-5181
Marco Island Police Department
239-389-5050
Collier County Structural
239-252-2433
Collier County Electrical
239-252-5723
Collier County Plumbing
239-252-4282
Collier County Utilities (Waste Pick-up)
239-252-2380
WATER MAIN BREAKS
239-252-6245
Dade County Information
888-311-3233
Debris Removal
239-252-2380
Dept. of Insurance & Consumer Affairs
800-342-2762
Florida Highway Patrol (Naples) (FTM) District Office
239-344-1730
Trash Collection
239-252-2380
Waste & Water Service
239-252-2380
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AS FAR IN ADVANCE:
- Take pictures of everything
- Review all insurance coverages
- Set-up online insurance account
- Inventory of all personal property
- Photograph of all personal property
- Create a master list of accounts
- Service/repair hurricane shutters
- Recycle any unwanted hazardous materials
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Have pets micro-chipped
- Keep pet shots up-to-date
WEEK BEFORE THE STORM:
- Put up shutters
- CASH (Small bills are best)
- Trim trees, palm fronds & coconuts, etc.
- Give a spare key to a friend for safekeeping
- Keep fuel tanks filled
- Inspect tire pressure and check fluids
- Remove blades from exterior ceiling fans
- Remove and/or tie down exterior light fixtures
- Remove decorative plants, pots, statues, furniture
- Turn on Government Alerts (mobile phone)
- Fill lots of gallon-sized ziploc baggies w/ice
- Fill spill-proof gas cans & store in garage
- Set aside rubber boots & rain jacket w/hood
- Generator & gas (Per store manufacturers manual)
- Sandbags or large bags of potting soil
- If you decide to evacuate, Don’t Wait!
- Purchase boxed milk, oranges, grapefruits, & apples
- Empty freezer & refrigerator of all perishables
- Disposable hand-santitizer and/or baby wipes
- Inspect tire pressure
DAY OF THE STORM:
- Pull car into garage as far as possible
- Lock garage from the inside & put lift on “Manual” setting
- Turn off hot water heater & circuts
ESSENTIALS:
- Non-perishable food (1 week)
- Drinking water-1 gal/per person & pet/day (2 weeks)
- Pet food (1 week+)
- Pet carriers, collar, leash, records, current photograph
- Portable mobile phone chargers w/cords
- Disposable disinfecting wipes
- Disposable toothbrushes
- Flashlights (LED)
- Batteries
- Manual can opener
- Wine key & bottle opener
- Disposable plates, napkins, cups & utensils
- Ice Trays
- Pre-cut aluminum foil sheets
- Quart & gallon-sized zipoc baggies
- LED lanterns
- Heavy-duty double-sided screwdriver
- Jumper cables
- Portable grill w/plenty of PROPANE or CHARCOAL
- Battery-operated fans
- Hand-held fans
- Plastic tarps
- Cover for tub drain
- Gallon-size milk jugs filled with water for flushing toilets
- Waterproof file box
- Well-stocked first aid kit
- Bug repellent & sunscreen
- Matches & multi-purpose lighters
- Rubber boots, heavy-duty work gloves & facemasks
- Large Coolers (with wheels work great)
- Freezer packs
- Solar-powered mobile phone chargers
- Dry shampoo
- Spill-proof safety gas cans
- Blankets, pillows, & inflatable mattresses
