A Few Things to Remember Before the Next Hurricane

As we continue to recover from Hurricane Irma, we’re making sure that next time a storm like this comes along we are prepared.

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We had a close call with Hurricane Irma. Although many of us lost power, we faired pretty well considering the scope of things. However, we realized that after this storm we need to be better prepared. There will be another storm like this someday. Maybe it will be in one year, maybe it will be in 10. Either way, we’ve got to be prepared. Here’s what we’ve got on our list:

1. Storm shutters. If you don’t already have impact windows, you need to get them.

2. Generators. Pick those up now while the lines are short. There are over 50,000 people without power right now, including some of us. A generator can help keep your food and your family cool at the very least.

3. Flood insurance. There are a lot of places where it’s optional, but for just a few hundred bucks it’s a worthwhile investment for anyone near flood zones.

4. A crank radio or solar-powered radio.

It’s time to get rid of any tree that could reach your home.

5. Trees. If you’ve got any kind of tree that can reach your house, it’s time to get rid of it if the storm didn’t do it for you already. These knocked over trees are the reason a lot of people lost power.

We were lucky to avoid the brunt of the damage, but we won’t be taking any chances next time. If you have any questions for us in the meantime or any real estate needs we can help fulfill, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.