In recognition of National Hurricane Preparedness week - May 27 – June 2, 2012 - and the 2012 hurricane season starting June 1, the City of Orlando is encouraging all residents and businesses to get informed and prepared. While the City recognizes the importance of being prepared year round, the impending hurricane season serves as a reminder to residents and local businesses that now is the time to get your emergency response plans in order.
Every year as part of the City’s preparedness efforts, Mayor Dyer leads the City’s senior staff in reviewing emergency management systems, policies and procedures to ensure inter-agency coordination and communication before, during and after a possible hurricane helping to keep the City ready and able to respond to unexpected emergencies.
“It is important that our residents are not complacent when it comes to preparing for hurricanes and other disasters,” said Orlando Mayor Dyer. “I want to encourage all Orlando residents and our local businesses to get informed on how to prepare and respond to a possible hurricane. It is our goal at the City of Orlando to protect our residents and businesses, to prevent loss of life and to minimize damage caused by hurricanes.”
For more information on the City’s preparedness efforts and for ways residents and businesses can get prepared and remain informed during a hurricane, please visit the Office of Emergency Management’s website at cityoforlando.net/emergency, follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/orloem and friend them on Facebook at Facebook.com/orloem.