Okeechobee County FL

Be prepared for disaster. The Okeechobee County Florida Emergency Management app is an all-hazards overview of disaster information to help you prepare, plan and respond to disaster in your area.
Using the Okeechobee County FL Emergency Management app, you will be able to:

• Share your status with your selected contacts with the push of a button.
• Receive critical emergency alerts via push notification.
• Locate Okeechobee County’s hurricane shelters.
• Display up-to-date evacuation route maps.
• Get the latest news and weather for the Okeechobee County area.
• Create a personalized Emergency Preparedness Plan by answering five basic questions.

Once Your Plan is generated, it is stored on your smartphone and can easily be shared with family members and friends. Your Plan comprises:

• An Emergency Supply Kit Checklist tailored to your needs.
• A Customized Emergency Food Supply Shopping List.
• An Emergency Communications Plan to notify your loved ones of your status
• Critical information to prepare your home for impending disaster.

Learn about the various emergency situations that Okeechobee County residents are most likely to face in five integrated eGuides:

• Hurricanes
• Disaster Recovery
• Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners
• Family Preparedness
• Wildfires

Disclaimers:

- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

- The application uses the background mode to keep track of your most recent location, so the county can advise you of any conditions that affect your immediate vicinity.