Our Partners

Hurricane Warning at Disaster Survival House

Since 2006, Hurricane Warning! at Disaster Survival House has been the 501©3 partner of StormZone. This one-of-a kind house was built following Deerfield Beach’s designation by FEMA in 1997 as America’s first “Project Impact: Building Disaster Resistant Communities” community. Formerly the State Farm Good Neighbor House, the Disaster Survival House incorporates more than 100 safety construction features and design techniques. Ceiling and wall cutaways reveal extra fortification to help minimize property loss.  The House has been designated a Fortified Home by the Institute of Business and Home Safety.
 
The Disaster Survival House has been transformed into an all-hazards learning center, while retaining the “Fortified” messages.  The House is now the home base for the Hurricane Warning Education Program that teaches hurricane and disaster mitigation, safety and preparedness to children, families, seniors, students and businesses. 
 
The Disaster Survival House, located at 1345 FAU Research Park Blvd. (near I-95 and SW 10th Street) in Deerfield Beach, is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.hurricanewarning.org.

International Hurricane Research Center At
Florida International University

Serving the state of Florida, the International Hurricane Research Center is a Type I interdisciplinary research facility located at Florida International University that focuses on the mitigation of hurricane damage to people, the economy, and the manmade and natural environments. This designation makes the IHRC Florida's official hurricane research center for 11 universities comprising the state university system.

The citizens of the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and Caribbean islands are severely impacted by hurricanes, and the IHRC promotes an interdisciplinary, large-scale disaster research agenda to address this vulnerability. Disciplines such as architecture, business, economics, engineering, finance, geosciences, insurance, political science, sociology, and urban planning are involved in a long-term, integrated research program that helps Florida, the nation, and its regional neighbors to mitigate hurricane exposure.

The American Red Cross

Since 1917, the American Red Cross South Florida Region has been the only humanitarian organization that provides disaster relief and preparedness education to residents of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Whether it's a fire, a hurricane, or a health emergency, the Red Cross responds at a moments notice.

Headquartered in Miami, the chapter has branch offices in South Dade and the Keys, and serves a population of over 2.5 million residents covering 2,943 square miles.

The American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys provides disaster response services 24-7 to families and individuals with emergency social services, warm meals, a place to sleep, and clothing. The chapter and its trained instructors offer a variety of courses including first aid, lifeguard training, water safety and pet first aid.

The Red Cross provides international humanitarian relief through a variety of services that include locating loved ones separated by war or disasters, teaching International Humanitarian Law and involving the local community in Red Cross humanitarian efforts

The American Red Cross is a lifeline to the United States Armed Forces (SAF). SAF is uniquely equipped to provide an exclusive worldwide communication and support network that serves as a link between active and retired military service members and their families.

At the Red Cross, volunteers are the key! Our volunteers support every Red Cross program and service. Adult and Youth Corp volunteers have the opportunity of being trained in the different lines of service that the Red Cross has to offer. Contact the Chapter at 305-644-1200.

Neighbors 4 Neighbors

Neighbors 4 Neighbors is a non-profit organization originally created in 1992 in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew by WFOR-TV, CBS4. The relief effort, "Rebuilding: Neighbors Helping Neighbors," consisted of a 15-line phone bank, staffed 18 hours daily with volunteers and station personnel. News reporters and anchors broadcasting live from the phone bank would tell viewers to call the phone bank if they were storm victims in need of help or if they simply wanted to help. Special reports profiling affected families and volunteer efforts also served to motivate viewers into action. The response was overwhelming and the phone bank quickly became a tool in assisting those in crisis. As South Florida recovered, CBS4 management opted to continue Neighbors as part of its community service program. Neighbors became an important resource for all individuals and families facing every day crises.

Neighbors 4 Neighbors has since operated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded through foundation grants and corporate donations and pro bono airtime, staff support and facilities and resources provided by CBS4 and its sister station My33 (formerly UPN33). With the power of television as one of its greatest assets, the organization quickly expanded its services beyond hurricane relief and evolved into one of the most effective vehicles for connecting those in need with those who can help. Through the years, the organization has forged a strong relationship with community and business leaders willing to tackle difficult issues.