Do you live in Port Orange and were you affected by Hurricane Irma?
Were your affected by Hurricane Irma?
If you are like us, you love almost every minute of living in Port Orange. The Sun shines year round and winter, well, if you are from up north like I am, there really isn't much of a winter down here in Port Orange.
As much as we may be in love with the area, as much as we love driving down Dunlawton Ave, or even a day at Spruce Creek Park, unfortunately, Hurricanes are one thing we have to sacrifice in order to live in paradise.
Here are a few suggestions from FEMA to help you cope and recover from the storm. If you are in need of our tree services, we would love to help.
Guidelines for health and safety
Don’t Stress. Recovering from a hurricane is usually a slow and gradual progression. The primary issue should always be safety to ensure mental and physical welfare. Knowinf how to access assistance is a key factor. We suggest reaching out and leveraging social media outlets as well as news outlets to find the means for assistance. This will make the process faster and less stressful.
A family’s health and safety will always be the first concern after a disaster. Please need to contemplate likely safety matters and screen family health and well-being.
In the case of injury
Search and check for injuries including but not limited to broken bones, illness, infections, etc. Never try to move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate risk of further injury or death. If you must move an unconscious person, always be careful to stabilize the back and neck areas, and then immediately call for help/assistance.
Control first aid and pursue medical attention for any and all injured person resulting from a disaster
If you find a person or the victim is not breathing, cautiously place the victim for CPR, clear the airway and begin to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Make sure to preserve body temperature with sheets and blankets. Watch the victim closely and be sure they do not become enflamed.
Never try to give and unconscious person any form of liquids. More about Port Orange, Florida
Health
Do not attempt to do too many things all at once. Make a list, set your priorities and always pace yourself. Ensure you are getting enough rest. Be wary of exhaustion.
Drink more than enough clean water and make sure you are eating well.
Wear good and reliable work boots and puncture proof gloves.
When working with storm debris be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap and clean water.
Storm Debris
For two weeks here will be a citizen drop off debris site for City of Port Orange. The drop off will be open to residents from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting on Thursday, Sept. 14. The location will stay open every day for a minimum of two weeks. Note that the entrance to the site is off of Oak Street on the east of the railroad tracks, due west of Ridgewood Avenue. Look for electronic signs that will be set up to help direct traffic.
Important information regarding debris:
Only vegetation debris will be allowed (tree branches, leaves, logs, plants).
There will be no assistance. People need to discharge their own debris.
A driver's license or utility bill showing an address will be required to show proof of residency.
If you are like us, you love almost every minute of living in Port Orange. The Sun shines year round and winter, well, if you are from up north like I am, there really isn't much of a winter down here in Port Orange.
As much as we may be in love with the area, as much as we love driving down Dunlawton Ave, or even a day at Spruce Creek Park, unfortunately, Hurricanes are one thing we have to sacrifice in order to live in paradise.
Here are a few suggestions from FEMA to help you cope and recover from the storm. If you are in need of our tree services, we would love to help.
Guidelines for health and safety
Don’t Stress. Recovering from a hurricane is usually a slow and gradual progression. The primary issue should always be safety to ensure mental and physical welfare. Knowinf how to access assistance is a key factor. We suggest reaching out and leveraging social media outlets as well as news outlets to find the means for assistance. This will make the process faster and less stressful.
A family’s health and safety will always be the first concern after a disaster. Please need to contemplate likely safety matters and screen family health and well-being.
In the case of injury
Search and check for injuries including but not limited to broken bones, illness, infections, etc. Never try to move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate risk of further injury or death. If you must move an unconscious person, always be careful to stabilize the back and neck areas, and then immediately call for help/assistance.
Control first aid and pursue medical attention for any and all injured person resulting from a disaster
If you find a person or the victim is not breathing, cautiously place the victim for CPR, clear the airway and begin to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Make sure to preserve body temperature with sheets and blankets. Watch the victim closely and be sure they do not become enflamed.
Never try to give and unconscious person any form of liquids. More about Port Orange, Florida
Health
Do not attempt to do too many things all at once. Make a list, set your priorities and always pace yourself. Ensure you are getting enough rest. Be wary of exhaustion.
Drink more than enough clean water and make sure you are eating well.
Wear good and reliable work boots and puncture proof gloves.
When working with storm debris be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap and clean water.
Storm Debris
For two weeks here will be a citizen drop off debris site for City of Port Orange. The drop off will be open to residents from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting on Thursday, Sept. 14. The location will stay open every day for a minimum of two weeks. Note that the entrance to the site is off of Oak Street on the east of the railroad tracks, due west of Ridgewood Avenue. Look for electronic signs that will be set up to help direct traffic.
Important information regarding debris:
Only vegetation debris will be allowed (tree branches, leaves, logs, plants).
There will be no assistance. People need to discharge their own debris.
A driver's license or utility bill showing an address will be required to show proof of residency.