{"id":17408,"date":"2025-02-12T11:06:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T16:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/?page_id=17408"},"modified":"2025-10-21T10:10:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:10:34","slug":"hurricane-countdown","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stormsmart.com\/hurricane-countdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Countdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17408\" class=\"elementor elementor-17408\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-079b97c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"079b97c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4827f49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4827f49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don\u2019t wait for the storm. Be Storm Smart ready today!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f7f004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f7f004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Each year, Florida faces the devastating force of hurricanes, causing billions in damage and disrupting countless lives. Preparation is key to minimizing risk. <br \/><br \/>Storm Smart provides reliable hurricane protection solutions designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, giving you peace of mind when it matters most.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dfcf01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2dfcf01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.windy.com\/embed.html?type=map&location=coordinates&metricRain=default&metricTemp=default&metricWind=default&zoom=5&overlay=wind&product=ecmwf&level=surface&lat=30.81&lon=-79.348\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border-radius:3px;\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-227967b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"227967b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfbc905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfbc905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hurricanes Are Getting Stronger - Is Your Home Ready?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa64195 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa64195\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73708c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"73708c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Florida is the most hurricane-prone state in the U.S., with over 500 recorded storms since 1851.<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"1000\" data-to-value=\"500\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a0c3d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"1a0c3d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Hurricane Ian (2022) caused over $112 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane in Florida history.<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\">$<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"1000\" data-to-value=\"112\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\">B<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c598155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"c598155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Storm surge accounts for nearly 50% of hurricane-related fatalities, making protection essential.<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"1000\" data-to-value=\"50\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\">%<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd2c982 elementor-widget elementor-widget-counter\" data-id=\"cd2c982\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"counter.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-title\">Hurricane Irma (2017) was so powerful that it sustained 185 mph winds for 37 hours, the longest duration of such intense winds ever recorded for a tropical cyclone worldwide. (NOAA)<\/div>\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-counter-number-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-prefix\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number\" data-duration=\"1000\" data-to-value=\"185\" data-from-value=\"0\" data-delimiter=\",\">0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-counter-number-suffix\">MPH<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-394b3fe elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"394b3fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"book_button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc73850 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bc73850\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#secondary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get a Consultation Today<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23cd06 hurricate_pre_list e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c23cd06\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"hurricate_pre_list\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-342ea57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"342ea57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hurricane Prep Check List<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-830140e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"830140e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Proper preparation can make all the difference when facing a hurricane. Having a well-stocked emergency kit and a clear plan in place can help you stay safe and minimize damage. Below are key categories to focus on:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27fb5b2 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"27fb5b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/prepared\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View all Preparedness Tips<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db7666f elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"db7666f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2300\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2300\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Clothing <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2300\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba582e8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba582e8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2300\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bef0cdb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bef0cdb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b3b32d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b3b32d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1404\">Prepare by gathering seasonal and weather-appropriate clothing items:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1729\"><li data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1486\"><strong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1445\">Waterproof Jackets and Rain Gear:<\/strong> Essential to stay dry during heavy rain.<\/li><li data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1559\"><strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1515\">Sturdy Shoes or Boots:<\/strong> For safe walking during adverse conditions.<\/li><li data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1652\"><strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1611\">Extra Socks, Underwear, and Layered Clothing:<\/strong> To maintain comfort if you\u2019re displaced.<\/li><li data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1729\"><strong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1679\">Hats and Sunglasses:<\/strong> For sun protection during evacuation or recovery.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2301\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2301\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> First Aid <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2301\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b503f2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b503f2c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2301\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f588ae5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f588ae5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-041e348 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"041e348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1829\">Keep a well-stocked first aid kit to handle minor injuries or health issues:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"2388\"><li data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1912\"><strong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1880\">First-Aid Manual &amp; Emergency Medical Guide:<\/strong> Quick reference in emergencies.<\/li><li data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1990\"><strong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1974\">Adhesive Bandages (various sizes) &amp; Sterile Gauze Pads:<\/strong> For wound care.<\/li><li data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2058\"><strong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2036\">Antiseptic Wipes &amp; Antibiotic Ointment:<\/strong> To prevent infection.<\/li><li data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2129\"><strong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2096\">Thermometer and Medical Gloves:<\/strong> For safe and hygienic first aid.<\/li><li data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2211\"><strong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2161\">Prescription Medications:<\/strong> At least a 7-day supply for ongoing health needs.<\/li><li data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2307\"><strong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2286\">Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers, Fever Reducers, and Antihistamines:<\/strong> For common ailments.<\/li><li data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2388\"><strong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2343\">Sunscreen &amp; Insect Repellent:<\/strong> To protect against sunburn and insect bites.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2302\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2302\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> General Supplies <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2302\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb7be89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb7be89\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2302\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98c81c4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"98c81c4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7af83ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7af83ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2486\">Ensure you have everyday essentials to maintain comfort and safety:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"3013\"><li data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2559\"><strong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2527\">Flashlights with Extra Batteries:<\/strong> Essential during power outages.<\/li><li data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2670\"><strong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2634\">Battery-Powered or Hand-Crank Radio (preferably NOAA Weather Radio):<\/strong> For up-to-date weather information.<\/li><li data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2746\"><strong data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2713\">Non-Perishable Food &amp; Bottled Water:<\/strong> Minimum 7-day supply per person.<\/li><li data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2853\"><strong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2792\">Personal Hygiene &amp; Sanitation Supplies:<\/strong> Including soap, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and toilet paper.<\/li><li data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2922\"><strong data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2895\">Extra Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses:<\/strong> In case of loss or damage.<\/li><li data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"3013\"><strong data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2975\">Cash in Small Denominations &amp; Emergency Funds:<\/strong> Banks and ATMs might be inaccessible.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2303\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2303\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Important Documents <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2303\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3aaae2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f3aaae2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2303\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cab0228 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cab0228\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3aa59d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3aa59d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3097\">Keep your essential documents safe and accessible:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3535\"><li data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3192\"><strong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3127\">Identification Copies:<\/strong> Such as passports, driver\u2019s licenses, and Social Security cards.<\/li><li data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3267\"><strong data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3246\">Insurance Policies &amp; Emergency Contact Numbers:<\/strong> For quick reference.<\/li><li data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3353\"><strong data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3321\">Medical Records, Prescriptions &amp; Allergy Lists:<\/strong> In case of medical emergencies.<\/li><li data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3447\"><strong data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3413\">Property Deeds, Home Inventory &amp; Financial Documents:<\/strong> To aid in post-disaster recovery.<\/li><li data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3535\"><strong data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3497\">Waterproof and Fireproof Storage Container:<\/strong> For protecting your important papers.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2304\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2304\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Pet Care <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2304\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b99c3d4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b99c3d4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2304\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8eafd2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8eafd2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb43a11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb43a11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3619\">Plan ahead to ensure your pets are safe during the hurricane:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"4039\"><li data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3689\"><strong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3651\">Pet Food &amp; Water Supply:<\/strong> At least a 7-day supply for each pet.<\/li><li data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3737\"><strong data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3717\">Pet Carrier or Crate:<\/strong> For safe transport.<\/li><li data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3822\"><strong data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3772\">Collar with ID Tags &amp; Leash:<\/strong> To ensure your pet\u2019s identification and security.<\/li><li data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3896\"><strong data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3873\">Vaccination Records &amp; Necessary Medications:<\/strong> Keep these accessible.<\/li><li data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3969\"><strong data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3917\">Comfort Items:<\/strong> Such as a blanket or toy to help reduce pet stress.<\/li><li data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4039\"><strong data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"4009\">Litter Box &amp; Waste Disposal Bags:<\/strong> For your pet\u2019s hygiene needs.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2305\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2305\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Phone Numbers <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2305\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8583296 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8583296\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2305\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c290a91 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c290a91\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd542f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd542f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4127\">Stay connected during and after the storm:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4551\"><li data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4224\"><strong data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4187\">Local Emergency Services &amp; Disaster Relief Agencies:<\/strong> Save their numbers for quick access.<\/li><li data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4307\"><strong data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4259\">Family and Friends Contacts:<\/strong> Maintain an updated list of emergency contacts.<\/li><li data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4368\"><strong data-start=\"4310\" data-end=\"4332\">Utility Companies:<\/strong> For power, gas, and water services.<\/li><li data-start=\"4369\" data-end=\"4449\"><strong data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4415\">Insurance Providers &amp; Claims Assistance:<\/strong> In case you need to file a claim.<\/li><li data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4551\"><strong data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4506\">Evacuation Shelters or Emergency Housing Contacts:<\/strong> Know where to go if evacuation is necessary.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2306\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2306\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Vehicle Preparedness <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2306\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb1cb98 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb1cb98\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2306\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b98d4d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b98d4d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b70e1c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b70e1c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4645\">Keep your vehicle ready for evacuation or emergency travel:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"5129\"><li data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4718\"><strong data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4670\">Full Tank of Gas:<\/strong> Ensure your tank is full before the storm hits.<\/li><li data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4809\"><strong data-start=\"4721\" data-end=\"4743\">Emergency Car Kit:<\/strong> Include jumper cables, tire repair kit, flares, and a flashlight.<\/li><li data-start=\"4810\" data-end=\"4901\"><strong data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4868\">Extra Motor Oil, Coolant, &amp; Windshield Washer Fluid:<\/strong> For basic maintenance on the go.<\/li><li data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4976\"><strong data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4944\">Spare Tire, Jack, &amp; Necessary Tools:<\/strong> To handle roadside emergencies.<\/li><li data-start=\"4977\" data-end=\"5050\"><strong data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5025\">Blankets, Extra Clothing, &amp; Bottled Water:<\/strong> In case you\u2019re stranded.<\/li><li data-start=\"5051\" data-end=\"5129\"><strong data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5095\">Road Maps &amp; Printed Evacuation Routes:<\/strong> In case GPS service is disrupted.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2307\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2307\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Home &amp; Property Safety <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2307\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-290321e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"290321e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2307\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d279029 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d279029\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7507771 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7507771\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5168\" data-end=\"5217\">Secure your home and property to minimize damage:<\/p><ul data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5968\"><li data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5533\"><p data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5244\"><strong data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5244\">Securing Your Home:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5533\"><li data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5344\"><strong data-start=\"5249\" data-end=\"5280\">Board Up Windows and Doors:<\/strong> Use storm shutters or plywood to protect against flying debris.<\/li><li data-start=\"5347\" data-end=\"5428\"><strong data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5369\">Reinforce Doors:<\/strong> Consider extra locks or reinforcements for added security.<\/li><li data-start=\"5431\" data-end=\"5530\"><strong data-start=\"5433\" data-end=\"5464\">Secure Loose Outdoor Items:<\/strong> Bring inside or fasten outdoor furniture, decorations, and tools.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"5534\" data-end=\"5755\"><p data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5558\"><strong data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5558\">Utility Shut-Offs:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5755\"><li data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5665\"><strong data-start=\"5563\" data-end=\"5587\">Know the Procedures:<\/strong> Familiarize yourself with how to safely shut off water, gas, and electricity.<\/li><li data-start=\"5668\" data-end=\"5755\"><strong data-start=\"5670\" data-end=\"5706\">Keep Tools &amp; Instructions Handy:<\/strong> Store them near utility panels for quick access.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"5757\" data-end=\"5968\"><p data-start=\"5759\" data-end=\"5795\"><strong data-start=\"5759\" data-end=\"5795\">Structural and Landscape Checks:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"5798\" data-end=\"5968\"><li data-start=\"5798\" data-end=\"5883\"><strong data-start=\"5800\" data-end=\"5822\">Inspect Your Home:<\/strong> Look for vulnerabilities such as weak roofs or loose siding.<\/li><li data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5968\"><strong data-start=\"5888\" data-end=\"5918\">Trim Overhanging Branches:<\/strong> Remove or trim trees that could damage your home.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2308\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2308\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Evacuation Planning <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2308\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6cd58e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6cd58e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2308\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49be89d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49be89d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56bae19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56bae19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6052\">Have a clear, actionable evacuation plan in place:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6054\" data-end=\"6806\"><li data-start=\"6054\" data-end=\"6269\"><p data-start=\"6056\" data-end=\"6077\"><strong data-start=\"6056\" data-end=\"6077\">Know Your Routes:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"6080\" data-end=\"6269\"><li data-start=\"6080\" data-end=\"6170\"><strong data-start=\"6082\" data-end=\"6113\">Multiple Evacuation Routes:<\/strong> Identify at least two exit paths from your neighborhood.<\/li><li data-start=\"6173\" data-end=\"6269\"><strong data-start=\"6175\" data-end=\"6205\">Locate Emergency Shelters:<\/strong> Know where designated evacuation centers or hotels are located.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"6271\" data-end=\"6520\"><p data-start=\"6273\" data-end=\"6308\"><strong data-start=\"6273\" data-end=\"6308\">Family and Communication Plans:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"6311\" data-end=\"6520\"><li data-start=\"6311\" data-end=\"6406\"><strong data-start=\"6313\" data-end=\"6342\">Designate Meeting Points:<\/strong> Choose safe, easily accessible locations for family gatherings.<\/li><li data-start=\"6409\" data-end=\"6520\"><strong data-start=\"6411\" data-end=\"6436\">Ensure Communication:<\/strong> Provide everyone with a list of emergency contacts and establish a check-in system.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"6522\" data-end=\"6806\"><p data-start=\"6524\" data-end=\"6550\"><strong data-start=\"6524\" data-end=\"6550\">Evacuation Essentials:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"6553\" data-end=\"6806\"><li data-start=\"6553\" data-end=\"6664\"><strong data-start=\"6555\" data-end=\"6585\">Prepare an Evacuation Bag:<\/strong> Include medications, documents, water, snacks, clothing, and other essentials.<\/li><li data-start=\"6667\" data-end=\"6806\"><strong data-start=\"6669\" data-end=\"6693\">Plan Transportation:<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have a reliable vehicle, identify alternative transportation options and pet-friendly arrangements.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2309\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2309\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Special Needs &amp; Family Considerations <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2309\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88a4472 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88a4472\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2309\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afc43ae e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"afc43ae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8274ef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8274ef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6859\" data-end=\"6938\">Customize your preparedness plan to address the unique needs of your household:<\/p><ul data-start=\"6940\" data-end=\"7945\"><li data-start=\"6940\" data-end=\"7161\"><p data-start=\"6942\" data-end=\"6971\"><strong data-start=\"6942\" data-end=\"6971\">For Children and Infants:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"6974\" data-end=\"7161\"><li data-start=\"6974\" data-end=\"7074\"><strong data-start=\"6976\" data-end=\"6991\">Essentials:<\/strong> Stock up on diapers, baby formula, wipes, and comfort items like toys or blankets.<\/li><li data-start=\"7077\" data-end=\"7161\"><strong data-start=\"7079\" data-end=\"7094\">Activities:<\/strong> Include snacks and entertainment items to help keep children calm.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"7163\" data-end=\"7451\"><p data-start=\"7165\" data-end=\"7198\"><strong data-start=\"7165\" data-end=\"7198\">For the Elderly and Disabled:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"7201\" data-end=\"7451\"><li data-start=\"7201\" data-end=\"7335\"><strong data-start=\"7203\" data-end=\"7227\">Accessibility Items:<\/strong> Ensure mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers) and medical devices are in working order and easily accessible.<\/li><li data-start=\"7338\" data-end=\"7451\"><strong data-start=\"7340\" data-end=\"7375\">Medications &amp; Medical Supplies:<\/strong> Maintain an adequate supply and keep them in a readily accessible location.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"7453\" data-end=\"7692\"><p data-start=\"7455\" data-end=\"7486\"><strong data-start=\"7455\" data-end=\"7486\">Language and Communication:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"7489\" data-end=\"7692\"><li data-start=\"7489\" data-end=\"7578\"><strong data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7517\">Translation Resources:<\/strong> Keep contact information for translation services if needed.<\/li><li data-start=\"7581\" data-end=\"7692\"><strong data-start=\"7583\" data-end=\"7619\">Alternate Communication Methods:<\/strong> Consider tools or apps that facilitate communication during emergencies.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"7694\" data-end=\"7945\"><p data-start=\"7696\" data-end=\"7721\"><strong data-start=\"7696\" data-end=\"7721\">Other Considerations:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"7724\" data-end=\"7945\"><li data-start=\"7724\" data-end=\"7801\"><strong data-start=\"7726\" data-end=\"7747\">Pet Preparedness:<\/strong> Ensure supplies and plans for your pets are included.<\/li><li data-start=\"7804\" data-end=\"7945\"><strong data-start=\"7806\" data-end=\"7837\">Cultural and Dietary Needs:<\/strong> Include any specific food items or personal care products that align with cultural or dietary requirements.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-23010\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-23010\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Post-Hurricane Recovery &amp; Damage Assessment <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-23010\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a34b88 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a34b88\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-23010\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0973b1c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0973b1c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d069c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d069c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"8006\" data-end=\"8086\">After the storm, focus on safe recovery and proper documentation of any damages:<\/p><ul data-start=\"8088\" data-end=\"9038\"><li data-start=\"8088\" data-end=\"8347\"><p data-start=\"8090\" data-end=\"8107\"><strong data-start=\"8090\" data-end=\"8107\">Safety First:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"8110\" data-end=\"8347\"><li data-start=\"8110\" data-end=\"8211\"><strong data-start=\"8112\" data-end=\"8144\">Wait for Official Clearance:<\/strong> Do not re-enter your home until local authorities declare it safe.<\/li><li data-start=\"8214\" data-end=\"8347\"><strong data-start=\"8216\" data-end=\"8240\">Be Aware of Hazards:<\/strong> Look for downed power lines, gas leaks, or structural damage. Wear protective gear when inspecting damage.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"8349\" data-end=\"8556\"><p data-start=\"8351\" data-end=\"8376\"><strong data-start=\"8351\" data-end=\"8376\">Damage Documentation:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"8379\" data-end=\"8556\"><li data-start=\"8379\" data-end=\"8472\"><strong data-start=\"8381\" data-end=\"8403\">Record Everything:<\/strong> Take photos and detailed notes of all damage for insurance purposes.<\/li><li data-start=\"8475\" data-end=\"8556\"><strong data-start=\"8477\" data-end=\"8501\">Create an Inventory:<\/strong> Document lost or damaged items to support your claims.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"8558\" data-end=\"8800\"><p data-start=\"8560\" data-end=\"8586\"><strong data-start=\"8560\" data-end=\"8586\">Insurance and Repairs:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"8589\" data-end=\"8800\"><li data-start=\"8589\" data-end=\"8709\"><strong data-start=\"8591\" data-end=\"8627\">Contact Your Insurance Provider:<\/strong> Notify them as soon as possible and follow their instructions for filing a claim.<\/li><li data-start=\"8712\" data-end=\"8800\"><strong data-start=\"8714\" data-end=\"8739\">Engage Professionals:<\/strong> Hire experts to safely assess and repair structural damages.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"8802\" data-end=\"9038\"><p data-start=\"8804\" data-end=\"8831\"><strong data-start=\"8804\" data-end=\"8831\">Cleanup and Sanitation:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"8834\" data-end=\"9038\"><li data-start=\"8834\" data-end=\"8952\"><strong data-start=\"8836\" data-end=\"8860\">Plan Debris Removal:<\/strong> Arrange for safe removal of debris\u2014professional help may be necessary for extensive damage.<\/li><li data-start=\"8955\" data-end=\"9038\"><strong data-start=\"8957\" data-end=\"8974\">Prevent Mold:<\/strong> Dry out your home quickly and use mold inhibitors where needed.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-23011\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-23011\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Backup Power &amp; Communications <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-23011\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d995857 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d995857\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-23011\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45dd8be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45dd8be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbf6553 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbf6553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"9085\" data-end=\"9151\">Prepare for potential power outages and communication disruptions:<\/p><ul data-start=\"9153\" data-end=\"10181\"><li data-start=\"9153\" data-end=\"9489\"><p data-start=\"9155\" data-end=\"9180\"><strong data-start=\"9155\" data-end=\"9180\">Backup Power Options:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"9183\" data-end=\"9489\"><li data-start=\"9183\" data-end=\"9278\"><strong data-start=\"9185\" data-end=\"9200\">Generators:<\/strong> Ensure your generator is in working condition and that fuel is stored safely.<\/li><li data-start=\"9281\" data-end=\"9379\"><strong data-start=\"9283\" data-end=\"9319\">Portable Chargers &amp; Power Banks:<\/strong> Keep these devices fully charged for essential electronics.<\/li><li data-start=\"9382\" data-end=\"9489\"><strong data-start=\"9384\" data-end=\"9403\">Solar Chargers:<\/strong> Consider solar panels or chargers as an alternative, especially for extended outages.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"9491\" data-end=\"9854\"><p data-start=\"9493\" data-end=\"9517\"><strong data-start=\"9493\" data-end=\"9517\">Communication Tools:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"9520\" data-end=\"9854\"><li data-start=\"9520\" data-end=\"9649\"><strong data-start=\"9522\" data-end=\"9563\">Battery-Powered or Hand-Crank Radios:<\/strong> Essential for receiving weather updates when traditional communication channels fail.<\/li><li data-start=\"9652\" data-end=\"9735\"><strong data-start=\"9654\" data-end=\"9692\">Satellite Phones &amp; Two-Way Radios:<\/strong> Useful in areas prone to extended outages.<\/li><li data-start=\"9738\" data-end=\"9854\"><strong data-start=\"9740\" data-end=\"9766\">Printed Contact Lists:<\/strong> Keep hard copies of important phone numbers and addresses in case digital devices fail.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"9856\" data-end=\"10181\"><p data-start=\"9858\" data-end=\"9882\"><strong data-start=\"9858\" data-end=\"9882\">Device Preparedness:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"9885\" data-end=\"10181\"><li data-start=\"9885\" data-end=\"9972\"><strong data-start=\"9887\" data-end=\"9910\">Pre-Charge Devices:<\/strong> Ensure all critical electronics are fully charged in advance.<\/li><li data-start=\"9975\" data-end=\"10052\"><strong data-start=\"9977\" data-end=\"10003\">Stock Extra Batteries:<\/strong> Regularly check and replace batteries as needed.<\/li><li data-start=\"10055\" data-end=\"10181\"><strong data-start=\"10057\" data-end=\"10091\">Alternate Communication Plans:<\/strong> Establish designated check-in times or meeting points as backup communication strategies.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8936161 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8936161\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f467e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f467e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Be Prepared Before the Next Storm Strikes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbd8f6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbd8f6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Florida is no stranger to hurricanes, and the numbers prove it. Each year, powerful storms bring destructive winds, dangerous storm surges, and billions in damage. While we can\u2019t stop hurricanes, we can prepare for them with the right protection.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>At Storm Smart, we specialize in hurricane screens, shutters, impact windows, and other storm protection solutions designed to safeguard homes and businesses. Whether it\u2019s a Category 1 storm or a historic hurricane like Ian or Idalia, having proper storm barriers in place can mean the difference between minor damage and complete devastation.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>As we track historical hurricanes and prepare for future storms, now is the time to take action. Don\u2019t wait until the next hurricane warning\u2014fortify your property today with Storm Smart.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c799c64 hurricane-table elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c799c64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><th>Storm<\/th><th>Date<\/th><th>Category<\/th><th>Landfall<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Hurricane Milton<\/td><td>October 9, 2024<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Near Siesta Key. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hurricane_Milton\">Source<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hurricane Helene<\/td><td>September 26, 2024<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Near Perry in the Big Bend region. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hurricane_Helene\">Source<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hurricane Idalia<\/td><td>August 30, 2023<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>Near Keaton Beach in the Big Bend region. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hurricane_Idalia\">Source<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hurricane Ian<\/td><td>September 28, 2022<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Near Cayo Costa. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hurricane_Ian\">Source<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c9bd5b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c9bd5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1f8b7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1f8b7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What's the Difference?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf9264 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9cf9264\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hurricane Forces<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-319426b e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"319426b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ba6d98 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ba6d98\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e598a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e598a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Category 1<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f3f08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36f3f08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Winds of 74\u201395 mph, which can cause minimal damage to poorly constructed buildings, shrubbery, and trees<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-212b441 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"212b441\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b0788 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50b0788\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 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