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FPL provides storm prep for seniors

By Staff | Aug 3, 2011

One of FPL’s top priorities is the safety of both our employees and our customers, particularly during storm season. Looking back on the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons, we learned how important it is to ensure that senior citizens are prepared for storms.

One of the most satisfying experiences in my career as a business advisor was to participate in a storm preparation seminar with the Florida Health Care Administration. Our goal was to help nursing homes prepare for storms. A key exercise was guiding the nursing home administrators through a mock hurricane and encouraging them to craft an emergency plan that covers what to do before, during and after a storm.

This is a good exercise for anyone who lives in Florida. If you are a senior citizen, or if you have an elderly family member, there are things that you can do to make sure you or your loved ones are prepared. To start, we encourage you to use the Storm Guide for Seniors.

This extensive resource addresses important questions such as:

– What’s the difference between a hurricane watch and hurricane warning?

– What are my options if a hurricane approaches?

– How should I care for a loved one with special needs?

– How do I learn more about a “special needs” shelter?

– What should I do with my pet?

– How should I get started with my hurricane plan?

FPL is ready and we want you to be, too. Visit www.FPL.com/storm to get started and share this with those you care about today.

–submitted by Joe Mello