- February 8, 2025
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The Port Orange Fire Department has officially launched its first-ever "Whatever Tomorrow Brings" campaign aimed at emergency preparedness.
The month-long campaign, which runs through August, was started as a way to remind and educate Port Orange residents about what plans and procedures to have in place in the event of an emergency.
The campaign's creator, Jordan Guido, Port Orange Fire public education specialist and emergency management coordinator, said she wanted to find a simple way to inform people about preparedness throughout the day. Guido, who designed the posters, said she expects to put up at least 25 signs in various building locations, such as banks and stores.
"It was a good time to start it midway through hurricane season, it's definitely getting into the active part of the season," Guido said. "Then September is National Preparedness Month, so I thought that doing it in August and transitioning into us putting out information about National Preparedness Month would just go hand in hand."
The posters show different emergency situations with the slogan, "whatever tomorrow brings, be Port Orange prepared" along with reminders about having a family plan, keeping up to date on insurance and signing up for Alert Port Orange, which sends out information to residents through calls, texts or emails.
In addition to the posters, Guido said the department has put out information on social media and their website as well. This includes a template for a family disaster plan and emergency supply kit list. Residents can also find tips on escape plans when there is a fire.
Guido said she hopes the campaign will become an annual project.
"People get really busy in life and emergency preparedness, and the things you do to get prepared, just get put on the back burner," Guido said. "You never know what's going to happen, so you should always be prepared."
