As hurricane season ramps up, Broward County’s top emergency management official is urging residents to identify the safest place in their homes before a storm threatens, warning that a few minutes of preparation could make a life-saving difference.
Broward County Emergency Management Director Clay Pacheco said every home should have a designated “safe room,” an interior space without windows where residents can shelter during hurricanes, tornadoes or other severe weather.
“The thing with the safe room, there’s no windows,” Pacheco said. “First and foremost, that’s the most important point.”
What can be used as a “safe room” during a hurricane or tornado?
Safe rooms can include interior bathrooms, closets or hallways. The key, Pacheco said, is knowing exactly where the space is and how to get there quickly if dangerous weather develops…