Natural disasters, including hurricanes and tropical storms are unpredictable. Experts try to track hurricanes and predict landfalls and damage. But disasters can still surprise us, making preparation crucial for safety and survival. An emergency kit is a collection of essential items that help you survive as well as recover during emergencies like hurricanes. This kit…
The Saffir-Simpson Scale uses a hurricane’s sustained wind speeds to determine it’s danger and potential damage. It measures how strong a hurricane is expected to be. And it ranks it in categories from a category one to a category five. Hurricanes begin as tropical storms, and then transition to hurricanes after a storm reaches 74-mile-per-hour…
Hurricane season in Florida happens each year. All Sarasota County residents should be informed and prepared about hurricanes and hurricane preparation. Knowing where to find important information and staying alert is a critical step in being prepared and being safe. Sometime it is difficult to find information, especially when time is running short. That is…
You may think the only benefit of installing impact windows on your home in Florida is hurricane protection. Well, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that new impact windows provide several benefits in addition to protecting your home vs hurricanes. Below we list some of the biggest benefits of installing new impact windows on…
Hurricane season in Florida happens each year. As a result, it is important for Collier County residents to be informed and prepared about hurricanes and hurricane preparation. An important part of being prepared is knowing where to find important information and staying alert. We compiled this resources list so all the resources you need as…
Sarasota County has several Emergency Shelters for their residents. They include both general population shelters as well as pet-friendly and medical facilities. This blog explores the different emergency shelter locations and types in Sarasota County, Florida. Table of Contents: Hurricane Shelter Designations Sarasota county has three categories of shelters: Some of the shelters may serve…
The Florida hurricane season occurs from June to November. Hurricanes have the potential to cause a lot of damage. And one of the largest contributors to this is storm surge and flooding. Storm surge can happen during a hurricane. They can cause extreme flooding in coastal cities as well as further inland. Because of this…
Hurricane season in Florida is in full-swing. And residents of Lee County should be prepared at all times. Part of being prepared is knowing where to find the information you need and staying alert. That is why we compiled this resources guide – so you have all the resources you need (and an easy way…
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian was one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States. It landed on Florida’s Gulf Coast with 150-155 mph winds, torrential rainfall, and up to 15 foot storm surge. The hurricane reached Category 5 in the Atlantic Ocean but just barely weakened in strength to Category 4…
The Sarasota County hurricane evacuation map is something every Sarasota area resident should know about. The map is a proactive step against natural disasters, allowing residents to prepare properly in the event of an evacuation. The evacuation map is a detailed navigational tool that provides vital information about evacuation routes, emergency shelters, and evacuation zones.…