After a hurricane, it’s important to properly sort debris to help with efficient collection and disposal. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Separate debris into categories:
- Vegetation debris: Includes branches, leaves, tree limbs, and other natural materials. Place these in a separate pile.
- Construction debris: Consists of building materials like shingles, wood, drywall, and fencing.
- Household items: This includes furniture, mattresses, carpets, and appliances.
- Hazardous materials: Batteries, paints, chemicals, and electronics like TVs or computers should be kept apart for special disposal.
- White goods: Large appliances like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and water heaters must be separated.
- Electronics: TVs, computers, and other devices should be placed in a separate pile for special handling.
- Place debris in designated areas:
- Put sorted debris near the curb, but avoid blocking the road, sidewalks, or storm drains.
- Do not place debris near utility poles, fire hydrants, or mailboxes as this can interfere with clean-up and utility services.
- Avoid bagging debris:
- Leave debris loose in piles rather than bagging it, except for smaller yard waste like leaves, which can be bagged in clear plastic if required by local regulations.
Before agreeing to have a private contractor do any work for you after a storm confirm the following information:
- State or Local Business License
- General Contractor Number
- Valid Identification
- Proof of Liability Insurance
- Proof of Company Ownership and/or Documentation of Business Name
- Take a picture of the person and their vehicle prior to any work beginning.
- Free Debris Removal Assistance/House Tarping and Assistance:
- Florida Baptist Disaster Relief – 904.253.0502
- Samaritan First – 833.747.1234
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Taylor County has an Volunteer Response Team, please click here to visit their Facebook Page. If you would like to join the Volunteer Response Team, click here for more information.
The mission of Taylor County Sheriff’s Office – Division of Emergency Management is to reduce or eliminate the vulnerability of people and property of this county to injury, damage, or loss of life resulting from natural, technological, or man made emergencies. Pursuant to Taylor County Code of Ordinances 26 and Florida Statute 252, it is our goal to work closely with local authorities, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the citizens of Taylor County to be prepared to respond to or recover from any possible hazardous situation which confronts our community.
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) is a great way to have back-up communications to family, neighbors and friends when cell phones are not operational. Check out BigBendGMRS.com for more valuable information, or email us with questions at TCEM@taylorsheriff.org.
Tune in to Froggy 93.5 FM for local emergency notifications.
Dr. Danny Glover,
EM Director
591 East US Highway 27
Perry, FL 32347
Office: 850-838-3575
Directions to EOC
Important Resources
- To assist you in developing a Community Emergency Response Plan for your neighborhood we are providing this draft document for you to use.
- 2021 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
- 2020 Taylor County Local Mitigation Strategy LMS Update
- Taylor County Evacuation Map
- Taylor County Surge Map
- Download Everbridge mobile app:
For more information, please refer to the Florida Division of Emergency Management at: https://www.floridadisaster.org/