{"id":12457,"date":"2024-05-29T14:43:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T18:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/?p=12457"},"modified":"2025-09-22T13:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:54:07","slug":"ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Storm Smart Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are quick tips to prepare for the next big weather event to avoid last-minute stress. Test and inspect all shutters ahead of time to ensure they&#8217;re ready when needed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Quick Links to How-To Guides:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/storm-smart-product-how-to-videos\/\"><span style=\"color: #ef4943;\"><b>Storm Smart Product How-To Videos Guides<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/storm-smart-how-tos\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ef4943;\">Storm Smart Product How-To Guides<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/storm-smart-remotes\/\"><span style=\"color: #ef4943;\"><strong>Storm Smart Remotes How-To Videos Guides<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/prepared\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ef4943;\">Storm Smart Hurricane Preparedness Tips<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ef4943;\"><b><strong>Direct Mount Shutters:<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you know where all the parts are?<\/li>\n<li>Do you remember which ones go on which opening?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have all your fasteners (track bolts and wing nuts)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your screens have\u00a0<strong>straps and buckles<\/strong>, it is important to secure the straps properly.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ef4943;\"><b><strong>Motorized Screens:<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure your remotes are fully functional and you have backup\u00a0batteries (just in case).<\/li>\n<li>Please refer to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/storm-smart-remotes\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/category\/resources\/how-to\/?utm_source=MailChimp&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2024_Hurricane_Season&amp;utm_term=how+to+link\">Remote Guide Videos<\/a>\u00a0for additional instructions on using your remote.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a manual or motor override, make sure the Bell Handle is readily available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some\u00a0<strong>screens<\/strong> are extra wide and have removable centerpieces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you know where the removable wind braces and hardware kit are located?<\/li>\n<li>Do you know how to reinstall them?<\/li>\n<li>Please refer to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/category\/resources\/how-to\/?utm_source=MailChimp&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2024_Hurricane_Season&amp;utm_term=how+to+page+link\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/category\/resources\/how-to\/?utm_source=MailChimp&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=2024_Hurricane_Season&amp;utm_term=how+to+page+link\">Hurricane How to Page<\/a>\u00a0for additional instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ef4943;\"><b><strong>Storm Smart Parts Store:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/b><\/span>If you are in need of parts for your shutters, please visit the Storm Smart Parts Store.<br \/>\n<strong>11040 Plantation Rd<br \/>\nFort Myers, FL 33966<br \/>\nM \u2013 F: 9 AM \u2013 2 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are quick tips to prepare for the next big weather event to avoid last-minute stress. 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