Evacuation Orders: Why Leaving Is Often the Safest Option 

Florida’s hurricane season runs from June to November, with peak season typically being in September. If a hurricane warning is issued for your area then you should stay alert for updates, especially evacuation orders. Local authorities can give evacuation orders depending on the potential of the approaching storm. These orders may be scary and make…

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Hurricane Shelters in Collier County

Being prepared for hurricane season in Florida is very important. This is true no matter if you are a full-time resident or just visiting the Collier County area. It is important to have a hurricane preparation plan in place so you are ready in case a hurricane hits. Your hurricane prep plan should include things…

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Hurricane Emergency Kit Essentials

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…

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Potential Damage from a Hurricane – the Saffir-Simpson Scale

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…

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Sarasota County Florida Hurricane Preparation and Resources

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…

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7 Benefits of Adding New Impact Windows for Your Home

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…

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Collier County Florida Hurricane Preparation and Resources

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…

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Knowing Your Emergency Shelters in Sarasota County Florida

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…

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