STREET CAPTAIN PROGRAM

Who is a Street Captain and what do they do?

Simply put – we are a team of volunteers who will check on each and every resident before and after a major storm and ensure that help is provided.

Street Captains are a corps of volunteers created to improve the wellbeing and safety of residents during a designated hurricane (or other significant crisis). We try to reach every resident before and after a hurricane strikes. Almost half of Americans expect to rely on their neighbors after a disaster and this is especially true here when a hurricane or severe tropical storm hits our tight knit community.

Pre-storm, Street Captains will identify neighbors in their designated area who are leaving or staying, are dependent on electricity for health issues, or need help preparing their home. Post-storm, Street Captains will report blocked driveways or doors, home damage, flooding, and the need emergency power for health equipment, etc.

• Activated when a hurricane WATCH is initiated.

• Identified by GREEN Street Captain Buttons, but may reach out via text or phone.

• Street Captains report to Sue Ditty, who will organize and coordinate the appropriate response.

• Call 911 in an emergency, not your Street Captain.

o Non Emergency dispatch: 321-639-7532

Street Captains are the eyes and ears of the neighborhood in times of need. Please contact me if you would like to join this group of superhero volunteers!

Sue Ditty

Commissioner

TMV Emergency Volunteer Coordinator

sditty.TMV@gmail.com

321-626-7554

Street Captain webpage

Street Captain List and Map

TOWN OF MELBOURNE VILLAGE

STREET CAPTAIN PROGRAM

Who is a Street Captain and what do they do?

Street Captain webpage