Utility to Host Hurricane Preparedness Meetings

Kissimmee Utility Authority will host a series of neighborhood meetings designed to inform the public about disaster preparedness and emergency response. Using lessons learned from the brutal 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons, the 60-minute sessions will be packed with helpful tips and information, including details on evacuation procedures, power restoration, generator safety, tree trimming and debris collection, public safety and more.

Kissimmee, FL (PRWEB) May 24, 2006 –- Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) has launched a community-wide initiative to help residents prepare for this year’s hurricane season.

The utility will host a series of neighborhood meetings designed to inform the public about disaster preparedness and emergency response. Using lessons learned from the brutal 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons, the 60-minute sessions will be packed with helpful tips and information, including details on evacuation procedures, power restoration, generator safety, tree trimming and debris collection, public safety and more.

The meetings will feature representatives from KUA, Osceola County, City of Kissimmee and the University of Florida's IFAS Osceola County Extension.

Those residents who attend will receive a printed copy of the utility's 2006 Osceola Hurricane Handbook. The 40-page guide includes practical tips to prepare for hurricanes and floods, plus helpful Osceola County telephone numbers, a disaster supplies checklist and a hurricane tracking chart.

All meetings will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and those who attend can register for a door prize.

2006 Meeting Dates

Monday, June 5 – 7 p.m.

KUA Administrative Offices

1701 W. Carroll St., Kissimmee

**Tuesday, June 6 – 7 p.m. (**Bilingual)

Robert Guevara Community Center

501 Florida Parkway, Kissimmee

Thursday, June 8 – 7 p.m.

Kissimmee Civic Center

201 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee

Monday, June 12 – 7 p.m.

Good Samaritan Village Community Center

1421 Hoeger Circle, Kissimmee

Residents wishing to have a representative speak about hurricane preparedness to their organization or homeowners association can schedule it through the utility at (407) 933-9836.

Founded in 1901, KUA (www.kua.com) is Florida's sixth largest community-owned utility providing electric and telecommunication services to 170,000 residents in five Central Florida counties.

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