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Tips to Prepare for Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, & Severe Weather


Whether you’re new to Florida, or born and raised, it’s better to be prepared when hurricane season rolls around, especially since these storms can be highly unpredictable. This includes your home as well as your business.


Although we don’t get hit as hard as the coast does, storms still cause a lot of damage and stress in Central Florida, including flooding, power outages, downed trees, and property damage.



We typically have about three days warming before major hurricanes and tropical storms make landfall. Here are our top tips to prepare for tropical storms and hurricane weather:


  • Have at least 7 days of supplies on hand, including non-perishable food and water, and at least 2 weeks of medication

  • In addition to food, water, and medication, stock up on the other essentials including flashlights, batteries, candles, games/puzzles/books for the kids, back-up chargers, first aid kit, paper products, pet care items, NOAA Weather Radio, cash, etc.

  • Make sure you keep your important papers and belongings in a safe, dry, and secure place

  • Skip the window tape and board up your windows instead

  • Trim the shrubs and trees around your home

  • Don’t touch metal fences following a storm, as downed power lines can cause the metal to conduct electricity

  • Don’t use charcoal or gas grills inside

  • Don’t use generators inside

  • Don’t drive through moving water, even if it’s low

  • Don’t go into heavily flooded areas, between debris, wildlife, and bacteria, this can prove dangerous

  • Stay away from windows during the storm

  • Create a family evacuation plan

  • Maintain a list of important phone numbers

  • Follow evacuation orders - better safe than sorry!

  • Consider sandbags to offer some protection against flooding

  • Fill your car up with gas

  • Make sure you have flood insurance, it doesn’t tend to be a standard part of home insurance - take a look at FEMA flood and risk maps to determine if this is an addition you should make

  • When the storm is coming, fill your bathtub and several buckets with water

  • Be a good neighbor!


Remember, it’s always better to be prepared for a hurricane or storm that doesn’t come than not be ready if it does hit.


Did you know we offer property maintenance services? If you’re in need of repairs ahead of hurricane season or upcoming storms, contact us to learn more about how we can help you get your property ready! We also offer waterproofing services, which is especially important here in Florida with all of the summer rainstorms as well as tropical storm and hurricane activity.


Our services and specialties include:

  • Property Maintenance and Upkeep

  • Commercial Property Maintenance

  • Home Maintenance

  • Routine Maintenance

  • Waterproofing

  • Interior and Exterior Painting

  • Tile, Wood, and Epoxy Flooring

  • Door Restoration

  • Drywall, Popcorn Ceiling, and Wallpaper Removal

  • Cabinet Refinishing

  • Remodeling Services

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  • And more!


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