Boating Safety

Call 911 or use VHF Marine Radio Channel 16 to report distress and other emergencies. Do not rely on social media to report life-threatening situations.

By preparing for a hurricane or tropical storm, boat owners can stay safe and reduce the risk of damage to their property. The following tips and resources have been gathered by the FWC to help boaters before, during and after a storm.

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• See tips for how to prep your boat for a hurricane or tropical storm

Resources

• Boating Safety, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
• Storm tracking: National Hurricane Center
• BoatUS Hurricane Resource Center
• Find a Boat Ramp
• Reporting Missing and/or Damaged Waterway Markers
• FloridaDisaster.org
• University of Florida: Hurricane Prep for Boat Owners
• Chapter 327.59, Florida Statutes, Marina Evacuations
• Marina Eligibility for Small Business Administration Disaster Relief Loans