Hurricane Readiness - Tropical Storm Katia

In Florida, our Hurricane Season lasts from June 1 – November 30 every year. It’s important to be prepared just in case a hurricane endangers our shoreline. Hurricanes can damage your home and property. With Tropical Storm Katia approaching in the Atlantic, it’s a good idea to invest in hurricane impact windows and doors now. Impact resistant glass is designed to withstand hurricane force winds and flying debris. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get your hurricane windows installed today.
Besides protecting your home with hurricane windows and doors, here are some of the basics that you need to be prepared in the event of a hurricane.

• Several gallons of bottled water
• NOAA weather radio
• Plenty of flashlights and batteries
• Non-perishable foods
• Disposable plates and utensils
• Pet food if you have pets
• Hurricane windows and hurricane shutters

Stock up on emergency equipment including flashlights, generators, a battery powered NOAA Weather radio, hurricane impact doors and windows, and plenty of batteries. Have plenty of canned food and bottled water on hand. Make sure you have a manual can opener (an electric can opener will not work if you have no electricity). Also, clear out your loose or clogged rain gutters and downspouts. It’s important to keep your trees and shrubs trimmed. If you own a boat, have a plan in place for where you will move your boat in the event of a hurricane. Having an emergency plan is important, so be sure to learn the best evacuation routes inland. Also, pinpoint your local shelters and make an emergency plan for your pets.