City of Orange City highlights hurricane preparedness guide, video series as season begins

Maddie McAllister, public information officer for the City of Orange City, said the city has shared an "OCU before the storm" video series and a 20-page hurricane preparedness guide to help residents prepare for hurricane season. "You can also download our 20 page hurricane preparedness guide from the hurricane preparedness quick links section of our website," McAllister said.

The guide includes hurricane basics, how to stay informed, an emergency supply checklist, sandbag how-tos, generator safety tips from the Orange City Fire Department and traffic safety tips from the Orange City Police Department. The city said the video series and guide are intended to provide practical steps residents can take before, during and after a storm.

City officials directed residents to the city's website for the guide and the video series and encouraged people to follow the safety recommendations from the fire and police departments. McAllister closed by urging residents to "stay informed, stay connected," and to consult the city's preparedness resources before storms.