Hurricane season is nearly upon us, and if you own waterfront property in Southwest Florida, you’ll want to be prepared for whatever the season may bring. While we all hope for a quiet hurricane season, we know that it’s best to be ready for anything. Read on to find ideas to help you prepare your waterfront home hurricane season.
When it comes to how to secure your home for a hurricane, Floridians already know a thing or two. However, hurricane preparation should still be a top priority, even if you already have some hurricane protection in place, because we don’t want you to be scrambling should there be a shelter-in-place or other protocols necessary. Here are the tips for hurricane preparedness to give you peace of mind when the next hurricane hits.
Topics: Impact Window Installation, Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness
Could this year be the year another major storm hits Southwest Florida? We certainly hope not, but we know it is always a possibility. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October.
Hurricane season is right around the corner in Southwest Florida, it's time to plan and prepare for hurricane season. June 1st is the official start of hurricane season, which extends through summer and early fall, ending November 30th.
Topics: Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, hurricane doors, hurricane windows
If you’re a native or long-time resident of the Southwest Florida coast, you probably know a thing or two about tropical systems. But if you’re new to the area, or are planning to move to the Naples, Cape Coral, or Fort Myers area soon, you’ll want to brush up on tropical storms and hurricanes—specifically, how to prepare your home or business for these dangerous storms.
Those in hurricane-prone areas are aware that having hurricane protection is crucial to feeling safe during hurricane season every year. But when the past hurricane season was mild, preparation for the next “big one” may be put on the back burner. In this post, we’re going to look at the definition of hurricane amnesia, why hurricane preparedness matters, and some advice for staying safe, even if another hurricane, like Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Charley, were to hit home.
Hurricanes can be devastating, which is why it’s critical to be prepared, including having a hurricane insurance policy that fits your needs.
Whether you're new to Florida or a lifelong resident, hurricane preparedness is important every year. Recognizing this, the National Weather Service designates one week per year to educate people in hurricane-prone areas about the dangers of hurricanes and how to prepare for them.
