Hurricane Season Is Here. Are You #WestonReady?

BY STACEY BOMSER

THE 2023 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON is predicted to be “slightly below average.”

While that sounds like positive news, keep in mind it only takes one storm to completely devastate a community. Just look at the damage and devastation Hurricane Ian caused throughout the Fort Myers area last year before leaving behind a path of destruction as it crossed the state.

Should a storm come our way, the City of Weston is prepared. City staff are trained in the National

Incident Management System (NIMS) for emergency operation activations. Should a storm threaten our area, the City would activate its Emergency Operations Center and prepare for the possible impacts the storm would have due to high-velocity winds, excessive rain, etc.

Hurricane Preparedness

The City urges homeowners and business owners to be prepared as well. As part of its #WestonReady campaign, it created a hurricane preparedness digital brochure, available online or for download. It includes sections on how to create a family plan, what to include in your emergency supply kit, how to prepare your home, and what to do after the storm passes. Its checklists are informative and invaluable. There is also a wealth of information available on the City website (westonfl.org/hurricane).

To encourage residents to prepare in advance of storm season, Weston hosted a hurricane preparedness workshop in May. Emergency experts from BSO Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services and the City of Weston Public Works Department educated homeowners on how the City prepares for hurricane season, what occurs during an activation, and

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