Maitland City Talk

What happens before and during a storm event?

Curious about what happens inside the city during a storm event? At a very basic level, the infographic illustrates one way that information flows between the city of Maitland and Maitland residents. Think of the Emergency Operations Center as a beehive and EOC participants as worker bees.

1) Hurricane identified and residents’ safety could be compromised

2) City activates the Emergency Operations Center. City staff mobilizes and stands read to assist

3) EOC is a hive of activity. Information flows in; information flows out.

a. Social Media Users: Use hashtag #[HurricaneName]Maitland. An example: #ErikaMaitland

4) Information Flows Out:

a. Check the city’s website www.itsmymaitland.com and communication channels

b. Check your landline phones for a possible notification

What can i do to prepare?

Before grey skies form:

• Gather hurricane supplies. Invest in a hand-crank radio.

• Develop a plan. Resources: www.floridadisaster.org, www.ready.gov, and www.fema.gov

• Download: Red Cross Hurricane App

Keep supplies on hand

• Stock your home with enough food, water, and supplies to last each member of the household for roughly 72 hours. Don’t forget to include the needs of pets. Suggestions include: batteries, blankets, candles, manual can opener, duct tape, garbage bags, flashlights, non-perishable food, waterproof matches, pet items, hand-crank radio, tarps, water, and wipes.

Prevention is the best medicine

Do you need a check-up but you keep putting it off? Have Maitland Fire-Rescue paramedics check your cholesterol, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, pulse, and blood sugar for free on Tuesday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 45 at 1776 Independence Lane. Paramedics also will review your medical history and prescribed medication. Patients will receive their results organized in a folder along with important emergency information regarding medications, allergies, emergency contacts, and advance directives. Event partners include Life Scan and Winter Park Health Foundation. Call 407-539-6226 to schedule your appointment.

Apply to serve on a resident board

Do you have a skill set or talent that could benefit the residents of Maitland? Looking to give back to the community? The City is accepting applications to the resident boards. There are openings in the Board of Adjustments & Appeals, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Fill out an application online by clicking the link directly: http://bit.ly/1XAKIAj