Hurricane Survival Guide for the Capital Area
Hurricanes have been called the "greatest storms on earth" because of their size and potential destruction. The hurricane can bring storm surge, powerful winds, tornadoes and torrential rains into a devastating combination. Experts have warned us that the lull in hurricane activity is ending as climate cycles change. Now is the time for individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities to prepare for the next storm by reviewing the important information in the Hurricane Survival Guide for the Capital Area.

Winter Safety Tips
There are steps you can take to provide greater wintertime safety for yourself, your family, your neighborhood and your business.

Home Fire Prevention - Outdoor Safety - Protecting Your Home - Protecting Your Pets - Protecting Your Plants

Hurricane Storm Surge Marker Installation
In an effort to educate North Floridians on the possible hurricane storm surge along the coastal counties of the Big Bend Region 50 Hurricane Storm Surge Markers have been installed in Franklin, Jefferson, Taylor and Wakulla Counties.

Florida Wind Insurance Incentives
Fifteen minutes online can save you 15% on your Homeowners Insurance while protecting your home against high winds.

Against The Wind: Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage

Neighborhood Community Emergency Response Teams
You and your neighbors can work together to become truly prepared to respond and recover from the next disaster or emergency by participating in Neighborhood Community Emergency Response Team training.

Homeland Security Advisory System Recommendations
Across the country questions of "What does a condition 'yellow' mean to my family? or What does this mean to a business, school or local government?" remained. To understand what your Family, Neighborhood, School or Business should do.

Hazardous Weather Notification System
You can receive notification of hazardous weather, tropical storms and hurricanes by becoming a member of the Hazardous Weather Notification System.

Capital Area Citizen Corps
The Capital Area Citizen Corps gives citizens of Wakulla County an organized way of volunteering with disaster preparedness, response and recovery organizations and homeland security agencies.

Be Flood Alert
The time has come to face the fact that Wakulla County can no longer afford the high cost of floods. We can no longer afford the economic costs to the taxpayer, nor can we afford the social costs to our businesses, neighborhoods, families and individuals.

Volunteer Fire Departments
Join the team of volunteer firefighters:

Apalachee Bay Volunteer Fire Department - Crawfordville Volunteer Fire Department - Medart Volunteer Fire Department - Ocholockonee Bay Volunteer Fire Department - Saint Marks Volunteer Fire Department - Sopchoppy Volunteer Fire Department - Shell Point Volunteer Fire Department - Smith Creek Volunteer Fire Department

Masters of Disaster and Facing Fear
The American Red Cross has developed a curriculum that not only teaches students about disaster safety, but helps teachers meet their required learning objectives as well!

Keetch-Byram Drought Index
More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings - in or near forests or rural areas. There, homeowners enjoy the beauty of the environment but face the very real danger of wildfire.

Wildfires: Are You Prepared?