Tropical Storm Erika is on a track to make landfall in Southern Florida by Sunday or Monday. The course will stabilize over the next few days but everyone should be prepared. Now is the time to begin your emergency preparations.

Prepare your family, home, or business before a disaster strikes. Learn how you can get prepared to lessen the impact of severe tropical weather by visiting: www.ready.gov/hurricanes #HurricanePrep

Did you know: Most hurricane deaths and damages aren’t because of winds they happen because of flooding?

Remember, Turn around, Don’t drown. A mere six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It only takes two feet of rushing water to carry away most vehicles including pickups and SUV’s