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Home My Public Portal AboutMay 15, 2006COMMISSIONERS WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR. Mayor JOAN K. ORTHWEIN, Vice Mayor FRED B. DEVITT III CHRIS D. WHEELER MURIEL J. ANDERSON May 15, 2006 Dear Resident, TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA FibOW Telephone (661) 276-5116 Fax (561) 737-0166 Town Manager WILLIAM H. THRASHER Town Clerk RITA LTAYLOR Hurricane season begins June 1st. Now is the time to trim your hedges, shrubs and trees. Be sure your lawn maintenance person hauls away the debris or call Waste Management at 278-1717 for bulk pick-up. Also enclosed, please find important information to help you and your family prepare before a storm approaches. The Town arborist supervises all the care of our Australian pines. Please advise your lawn maintenance firm not to fertilize or put any chemical or organic matter around the base of the trees. Also, do not "weed eat or trim" around the base of the trees as this is damaging the trees. Please don't hesitate to call the Town Hall at 561-276-5116 if you have any questions. Yours truly, G��rf Gam_ William H. Thrasher Town Manager Enclosure 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33483 Attention Residents of the Town of Gulf Stream PREPARING FOR A HURRICANE? DON'T FORGET FLOOD INSURANCE! Federal flood insurance provides coverage to protect homes and belongings from damage caused by rising water. Insurance agents can provide information about policies for homeowners through the National Flood Insurance Program (flood insurance may be obtained only through your insurance agent). Federal officials note that homeowner policies do not include flood coverage. They also note that, "you do not have to live near the water to become a flood victim." Standard homeowners insurance policies do not cover losses due to floods. However, the Town of Gulf Stream is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Program. Through the efforts of the Town, the Town of Gulf Stream has obtained a Class 8 rating from the National Flood Insurance Program, which is one of the lowest ratings on the east coast of Florida. This provides a 10 percent reduction in your flood insurance rates. The insurance is available to any owner of insurable property (a building or its contents). Tenants may also insure their personal property against flood loss. The actual cost will vary depending upon the amount of coverage and the degree of flood hazard. We urge persons who live or own property in flood hazard areas to purchase flood insurance to protect themselves from losses due to flooding. This insurance is required in certain instances, such as the purchase of a home with a federally backed mortgage. If a Flood Elevation Certificate for your property is necessary for insurance or mortgage purposes, please contact the Town Hall to see if one is on file for your property. The flood elevation shall only be available if a current survey exists in Town records. If you are having a new survey performed you may request the surveyor provide you with the "Flood Elevation Certificate" along with the new survey. If you have any further questions or concerns please contact the Town Hall, Town of Gulf Stream, 100 Sea Road, Monday through Friday from 9:OOAM to 4:OOPM or call 561- 276-5116. We urge you to obtain as much information as possible about flooding. Disaster Supplies Kit Disasters happen anytime and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. One way to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit. Once disaster hits, you won't have time to shop or search for supplies. If you've gathered supplies in advance, your family can endure an evacuation or home confinement. Prepare Your Kit Place the supplies you'd most likely need for an evacuation in an easy -to -carry container such as a large, covered trash container, a camping backpack, or a canvas bag. There are six basics you should stock for your home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items. Water Store a minimum of one gallon of water per person per day in plastic , Change your stored water supply every six containers (used soft drink, water, or fruit juice containers). months so it stays fresh. Food Store at least a five to seven-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, cooking, and little or no water to prepare. If you must heat food, pack a can of "sterno". Select food items that are compact and lightweight. Include a selection of the following foods: Reolace your stored food every six months. Ready -to -eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables « Bread and biscuits « Canned juices « Infant food « Comfort/stress foods Staples (salt, sugar, etc.) First Aid Kit Purchase a comprehensive first aid kit for your home and a travel kit for every car. A first aid kit should include: « Assorted sterile adhesive n Triangular bandages (3) « Needle a Assorted sizes of safety pins « Tube of petroleum jelly « Moistened towel ettes Cleansing agent/soap « 2" and 3" sterile rolled bandages « Antiseptic « Latex gloves (2 pairs) « Scissors a Thermometer 2" and 4" sterile gauze pads (4-6) « Tweezers « Tongue blades (2) Non -Prescription Drugs a Pain reliever (aspirin or non -aspirin « Syrup of Ipecac to induce vomiting) and activated charcoal u Antacid (for stomach upset) (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) Anti -diarrhea medication « Laxative « Sunscreen Tools and Supplies Paper cups, plates and plastic utensils « Fire extinguisher « Cash or traveler's checks Battery-operated radio and extra batteries « Pliers « Needles, thread u Flashlight and extra batteries « Tape « Medicine dropper Non -electric can opener, utility knife « Aluminum foil « Whistle Shut-off wrench, to turn off household « Plastic storage containers « Plastic sheeting gas and water « Paper, pencil cc Matches in a waterproof container « Map of the area (for locating shelters) Sanitation a Plastic bucket with tight lid « Toilet paper, towelettes « Personal hygiene items &feminine products g u Soap, liquid detergent « Plastic garbage bags and ties « Household chlorine bleach Clothing and Bedding One complete change of clothing and footwear per person a Rain gear n Sturdy shoes or work boots « Blankets or sleeping bags « Sunglasses Special Items Remember family members with special requirements, such as infants, elderly, or disabled persons For Bab v For Adults Formula « Powdered milk « Heart and high blood pressure medication « Denture needs Diapers « Medications « Insulin « Contact lenses and supplies a Bottles « Small toys « Prescription drugs. « Extra eyeglasses Entertainment f< Games and books Important Family Documents Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container: « Credit card account numbers and companies « Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds « Inventory of valuable household goods n Passports, social security cards, immunization records « Important telephone numbers u Bank account numbers a Family records (birth, marriage, death) Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members. Keep a smaller version of the Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of your car. Keep items in airtight plastic bags, Re -think your kit and family needs at least once a year; replace batteries, update clothes, etc.