June 1- November 30 is Hurricane Season- PREPARE TODAY!

Having a plan for your family, your home and your business will help ensure everyone's safety and comfort during an emergency. Use the resources below to plan and prepare.
Important Disaster Resources:

  • Visit THIS PAGE for all things Emergency Management.
  • Download the Hurricane Preparedness Guide HERE.
  • Download the 2024 Natural Disaster Resource Guide HERE.
    • SAMHSA – DISASTER DISTRESS HELPLINE:
      SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. This resource is available to anyone in the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico. For anyone in the United States looking for support, call: (800) 985-5990 For anyone in Puerto Rico looking for support, call: (800) 985-5990 and select option 2 for a Spanish-speaking counselor. Individuals in Puerto Rico looking for support may also text Hablanos to 787-339-2663.
    • SMART 911:
      Plan ahead for any emergency with Smart911! You can provide 9-1-1 call takers and first responders with critical information you want them to know in any kind of emergency. When you call 9-1-1, your Smart911 Safety Profile displays on the 9-1-1 screen and the 9-1-1 call takers can view your addresses, medical information, home information, description of pets and vehicles, and emergency contacts. You can provide as much or as little information as you like. Your safety profile is free, private, and secure. Smart911 is a national service meaning your Smart911 Safety Profile travels with you and is visible to any participating 9-1-1 center nationwide.

Employees can also access resources via the COPBFL Intranet Page by opening a new internet tab while on a computer connected to the City's network and clicking Employee Resources.