Hurricane Dorian Rep. Val Demings

Prepare Now for Hurricane Dorian Dear neighbor, Hurricane Dorian is currently on track to make landfall in Florida on Sunday or Monday. Dorian could be the strongest hurricane to hit Central Florida in over 30 years, and a state of emergency has been declared in Florida. While we hope and pray that the storm will divert or weaken, I strongly urge you to prepare NOW for major impacts. Please visit https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes and https://floridadisaster.org/ for important information to keep you and your family safe. Remember, if ordered to evacuate, do so immediately. Below, you will find resources to help you stay safe before, during, and after the storm. Your first steps should be: Sign up for emergency alerts from Orange County. Download the FEMA app to your phone. Check the evacuation routes for your area and make an emergency plan for your family Ensure that your emergency supplies are up to date (see the checklist in this email, below). I will be working closely with local, state, and federal emergency responders to ensure that our community stays safe through this storm. If you require assistance from one of our partners, please call one of the following numbers: Florida State Assistance: (800) 342-3557 Orange County Emergency Management: (407) 836-9140 Orlando Emergency Management: (407) 246-4357 As always, if you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911. The staff at my District Office can answer questions or provide assistance at 321-388-9808. Stay safe. Sincerely, Val Demings U.S. Representative, Florida's 10th Congressional District   WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE 217 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-2176 ORLANDO OFFICE 2295 S Hiawassee Rd, Suite 301 Orlando, FL 32835 Phone: 321-388-9808