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Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio has represented Florida in the United States Senate since 2010, where he has one guiding objective: bring the American Dream back into the reach of those who feel it slipping away.

Senator Rubio’s efforts have been successful and long-lasting. Non-partisan analyses by GovTrack and the Center for Effective Lawmaking ranked Rubio the Senate’s number two leader and most effective Republican in 2020.

Preparing for Hurricane Irma

 

As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida, my Senate office stands ready to serve you.

  • Know your area and the evacuation routes. They are available on the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s Website.
  • Shelter information for all Florida counties here. 
  • Florida Emergency Information Line: 1-800-342-3557
  • FEMA hurricane guide here and Hurricane Irma Portal here.
  • For those with internet, apply for FEMA disaster assistance by calling 800-621-3362.
  • Florida’s traveler information system here or call 511.
  • The USVI Department of Tourism is handling the evacuation of all Island visitors. It is recommended that you contact the Department of Tourism at (340) 774-USVI and (340) 772-0357 for up to date information on evacuation plans. Additionally, you can visit https://www.visitusvi.com/ for further information.
  • Florida routes, traffic updates online, via twitter, or on your phone are available online here.
  • Download the FEMA app for iPhone with emergency information by county here.        
  • South Florida sandbag distribution sites here.
  • To report price gouging please call 1-866-966-7226

Here are a few tips to help prepare ahead of Hurricane Irma:

  • Have a plan to prepare your home and/or business with storm shutters or plywood. Bring items that could be picked up by the wind and break windows - like lawn furniture, toys, or trash cans - inside.
  • Make sure you know where your home’s safe room is located. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) website details what a safe room should look like.
  • Keep your automobile fully fueled; if electric power is cut off, gas stations may not be able to operate pumps for several days.
  • Be prepared to survive on your own for a few days. Assemble a disaster kit with a battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, a first-aid kit, blankets, clothing, food, water, and prescription medications and needed medical supplies. The Florida Division of Emergency Management points you to a good list of items to have ready.
  • Know how to shut off utilities. Know where gas pilots are located and how the heating and air-conditioning system works. If you have any questions, contact your local utility company.
  • Gather your personal documents - insurance policy information, emergency contact information, and any other vital documents - somewhere they can be easily located and ready to take with you should you have to evacuate your home.