City of Tallahassee, FL

06/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2024 20:20

City Helps Community Prepare for 2024 Hurricane Season

City Helps Community Prepare for 2024 Hurricane Season

PREP Workshops Coming Soon

May 06, 2024

With the 2024 hurricane season just around the corner, June 1 to November 30, the City of Tallahassee is preparing now to weather possible storms and urging residents to do the same. Personal preparedness can enhance safety and ease the recovery process.

To guide residents through planning, the City of Tallahassee will host two free community workshops as part of the City's Plan for Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) program. Sessions will be held in person from 6-8 p.m. at the following locations. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to allow attendees the opportunity to visit community partner tables for valuable information.

  • May 14 at Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Dr.
  • June 11 at St. Peters Anglican Church, 4784 Thomasville Rd.

Attendees will hear from local experts about what supplies to have on hand, steps to protect people and property and available resources that can help residents prepare.

Additionally, the City will host a free workshop tailored for neighborhood leaders on May 7 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sue McCollum Community Center, 501 Ingleside Drive. This workshop will walk participants through the City's PREP Guide for Neighborhood Leaders, which is a structured process neighborhoods can use to organize and prepare together.

For more information on PREP and participating in the workshops, visit Talgov.com/PREP.

Ensuring that you have access to timely and accurate information during an emergency is an important part of personal preparedness. City utility customers are encouraged to check and update, if needed, the contact information associated with their utility account. The City uses this information to send text and email alerts during disasters. To review and update the contact information associated with your utility account, visit Talgov.com/YOU.

Should a severe weather event occur, the City's mobile app, DigiTally, can be a useful tool in reporting power outages, downed trees and other storm-related issues. The free app can be downloaded from the Apple or Google Play store. A non-mobile version is also available at Talgov.com/DigiTally.

To stay connected with the City now and during a potential disaster, follow @CityofTLH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. For questions about PREP, contact the City's Neighborhood Affairs division at 850-891-8795 or [email protected].