{"id":254368,"date":"2026-05-01T19:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T19:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/254368\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T19:13:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T19:13:07","slug":"jefferson-county-ema-urge-residents-to-prep-now-for-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/254368\/","title":{"rendered":"Jefferson County EMA urge residents to prep now for hurricane season"},"content":{"rendered":"

JEFFERSON COUNTY, FL \u2014 After back-to-back hurricane seasons tested the resilience of Jefferson County residents, Jefferson County Emergency Management <\/a>Manager Kristy Anderson says too many people are still unprepared when storms roll in.<\/p>\n

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Jefferson County Officials Urge Residents to Prep Now for Hurricane Season<\/p>\n

Now, they\u2019re working to change that\u2014starting with the basics.<\/p>\n

With hurricane season beginning June 1, Anderson says her office is urging residents to assemble a simple emergency supply kit now, not when a storm is already in the forecast.<\/p>\n

Preparation, they say, doesn\u2019t have to be complicated, but it does need to happen early.<\/p>\n

One easy example making the rounds is a small, ready-to-go emergency bucket stocked with essentials like:<\/p>\n

Bottled waterNon-perishable foodFlashlights & extra batteriesA basic first aid kitImportant documents sealed in waterproof containers<\/p>\n

Anderson also says that having these items ready can make a critical difference during power outages, flooding, or evacuation situations.<\/p>\n

The biggest obstacle isn\u2019t getting supplies\u2014it\u2019s timing. Too many residents, they say, wait until the last minute, when store shelves are bare and weather conditions are deteriorating.<\/p>\n

With just one month to go before hurricane season\u2019s official start, emergency leaders are also encouraging residents to:<\/p>\n

Review their\u00a0evacuation routesSign up for\u00a0local emergency alertsCreate a\u00a0family communication plan<\/p>\n

\u201cTaking small steps now can reduce stress and improve safety when severe weather hits,\u201d Anderson said.<\/p>\n

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