All of the communities in the Capital Area participate in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. This program makes lower cost flood insurance available to residents living in designated flood prone areas. If you have questions about the program, contact your municipal government. If you live in an unincorporated area, call the County Planning Department.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Volunteer organizations and local, state and federal government agencies will work together in a major disaster to provide aid to families and businesses affected by the storm. If federal disaster is declared, Disaster Application Centers (DACs) will be set up to explain programs and provide long-range support (temporary housing, business subsidies, etc.).

HELP IS HERE
Area County Emergency Management agencies are ready to help if you have questions about the information in this guide. If you will need assistance or transportation during an evacuation because of age, disability or other special needs, please register with us NOW. All information you give is confidential and protected under Florida Statute. During actual hurricane operations, please restrict calls to your emergency management office to those that are absolutely necessary (for bona fide emergency assistance or information). Local TV and radio stations should be monitored to obtain current hurricane status and general evacuation information.

DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 FOR HURRICANE INFORMATION! 9-1-1 IS FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY!