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Martin County urges residents to prepare as hurricane season begins June 1
Summary
Hosts of the Martin County podcast outlined steps residents should take ahead of hurricane season, stressing early preparation, special-needs shelter registration, the Alert Martin sign-up and the county’s RFS flood-reporting system.
Matt and Courtney, hosts of the Martin County podcast, urged residents to prepare for hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30, and described county tools and steps to reduce risk.
Why it matters: Early preparation and use of county alert and reporting systems can speed emergency response, help protect vulnerable residents and reduce damage.
Podcast hosts said the county’s “road to readiness” includes four steps: know your risk, build a kit, make a plan and stay informed. Courtney, Martin County podcast host, said, “June 1 through November 30 is hurricane season.” She added, “The earlier you prepare, really the better.”
The hosts described specific resources: Alert Martin, the county’s emergency-alert sign-up; a county special-needs registration that must be completed before someone plans to use a special-needs shelter; and the county’s RFS system for reporting flooded roadways and flooded areas so emergency operations can respond more quickly. “Sometimes that’s one of the fastest ways that we find out about flooded roadways,” Matt, Martin County podcast host, said of the RFS reporting tool.
They also reviewed practical preparedness steps discussed on the podcast: know whether your home is in an evacuation or flood zone; consider sandbags in flood-prone locations; assemble batteries, flashlights and nonperishable food in an emergency kit; discuss and document family evacuation plans; and ensure friends and family know your plan.
The hosts said the county will include links and sign-up instructions in the episode’s show notes. Courtney noted direct actions residents should take now: sign up for Alert Martin, register any household members with special needs before a storm, and use the RFS flood-reporting system during storms so county staff can prioritize responses.
The podcast discussion was informational; no formal county action was taken during the episode.
Residents seeking the county’s resources were directed to the podcast show notes for links and signup instructions.
