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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The Impact of Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida & Recovery

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…

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Sarasota County Hurricane Evacuation Map & Shelters Guide

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.…

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Benefits of an Impact Aluminum Sliding Glass Doors

Sliding glass doors offer many benefits for homeowners. Whether you have a single-family home, townhome, or condo sliding glass doors let in a ton of natural sunlight and provide large views outside. But if you are a homeowner that lives in a hurricane prone area then you should strongly consider impact sliding glass doors vs…

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