Resource Help:  Hurricane Michael

What to Do Before and After the Storm

SANDBAGS

To assist citizens, sandbags are available at:

• James Messer Park South, 2830 Jackson Bluff Road (City)
• Winthrop Park, 1601 Mitchell Avenue) (City)
• Lawrence-Gregory Community Center, 1115 Dade Street (City)
• Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Road (City)
• Tekesta Park, at Tekesta Drive and Deer Lake Road in Killearn Lakes (County)
• Apalachee Regional Park (Landfill), 7550 Apalachee Parkway (County)
• J. Lee Vause, 6024 Old Bainbridge Road (County)
• At the intersection of Oak Ridge at Ranchero roads (County)

Sandbags are limited to 25 bags per household (20 at County sites). Citizens need to bring shovels to fill bags themselves. Crews will monitor and provide additional sand and bags as needed. The site will be open until the storm threat has passed and it is determined there is no longer a need.

For seniors and those with special needs, assistance with filling sandbags will be provided at the Messer Park South location.

HOW TO STAY CONNECTED

• Talgov.com (for storm tracking and emergency response updates, etc.)
• DigiTally, the City’s free mobile app (for timely information and reporting downed trees, power outages, etc.
• Twitter.com/COTNews and Facebook.com/COTNews (for timely information about local preparedness and response efforts)
• WFSU – 88.9 FM, (designated local station for storm-related information)
• Neighborhood Affairs – The Neighborhood Affairs team will serve as your point of contact with the City to help you with information and resources that your neighborhood may need. Below is a list of all Neighborhood Affairs staff and their phone numbers, with my contact information highlighted:
• • John Baker                         891-8773, 294-5069 (cell)
  • Adam Jacobs                     891-8726, 294-3234 (cell)
  • Lisa Galocy                         891-8031, 354-1926 (cell)
  • Kilisha Fain                         891-8928, 354-3740 (cell)
  • Leann Watts-Williams     891-8573, 294-0811 (cell)
  • Oscar Winston                  891-8465, 354-1603 (cell)
  • Robyn Wainner                 891-8836, 274-5701 (cell)

SHELTERS

The following shelter locations will open tomorrow at noon:

General Population

• Chiles High School - 7200 Lawton Chiles Lane 32312 (pet friendly)
• Lincoln High - 3838 Trojan Trail 32311
• Fort Braden K-8 - 15100 Bountstown Highway 32310
• Godby High School - 1717 West Tharpe Street 32303
• Sail High School - 2006 Jackson Bluff Road 32304

Special Needs

• Florida High 3000 School House Rd 32311 (pet friendly)

All shelters have the capability of taking pets, but Chiles High School is the only general shelter that has staff for pets. Those going to a shelter should bring blankets, pillows, snacks, water, and entertainment. Meals will likely not be provided.

AFTER THE STORM

Ice and water services will be available at local fire stations as warranted. The City will also have the following community centers available as comfort stations during normal operating hours (daytime and evenings, provided the location has power and is accessible):

• Lawrence-Gregory Community Center — 1115 Dade St.
• Sue McCollum Community Center, Lafayette Park — 501 Ingleside Avenue
• Jack McLean Community Center — 700 Paul Russell Road
• Jake Gaither Community Center — 801 Bragg Drive
• Walker-Ford Community Center — 2301 Pasco St.
• The Senior Center — 1400 N. Monroe St.