St Mary Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church
Property Protection Checklist
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Make sure property is firmly secured - Gutters, Shingles, and downed spouts to properly migrate water away from building
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Ensure tree branches that are low/hanging above building are well trimmed
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Move items that could be damaged by water to higher areas
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Unplug all electronics
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Secure all doors and windows with locks and shutters if available
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Outdoor furniture or other outdoor items should be secured to prevent from becoming projectiles
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Ensure first aid kits are well stocked
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Purchase necessities ahead of time - Water, Food, Batteries, Prescriptions, etc.
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Ensure smoke alarm/emergency notifications system have a battery backup
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Have maintenance contacts for repair firms, rental companies or designated contacts to arrange for service in an emergency (Recommend contacting prior to storm and reserve services if possible)
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Place sandbags along the bottom of your entry doors
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Document your emergency plan and share it with appropriate employees, volunteers, and parishioners
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Know your Evacuation Route
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Have battery-powered flashlights and extra batteries available.
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Fuel vehicles and generators prior to storm
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Keep a copy of your insurance policy readily available in case needed after storm
Hernando County Emergency Management
To learn more about preparedness, evacuation routes, zones, FEMA, sandbag locations and more .....
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Hurrican Season
On May 27th, Parkes offered a special blessing of the Gulf Waters with the Jubilee of Hope Cross, praying for a safe hurricane season.
"We gather in this spot, in faith, to pray to God for His protection as we approach Hurricane Season this year,” said Bishop Parkes to reporters who covered the event.
The blessing took place at Jungle Prada de Narváez Park, a waterfront park in St. Petersburg. This is a special place for Catholics because it’s where the first Mass was celebrated in Florida in 1528.
As many of our neighbors still struggle to recover from last year’s hurricanes, Bishop Parkes offers this message of hope:
“Our faith teaches that we should always have hope, that even amidst the tragedies, difficulties, and adversities of life. God is always with us. He walks with us, and He is the source of our hope and our peace,” said Bishop Parkes.
National Hurricane Center
We had an amazing response to our request for supplies for Hurricane Relief.
A huge Thank You goes out to everyone who donated from the list of supplies and/or if you made a monetary donation.
