Home is where the heart is. Quality Living. It Starts Here!
Home is where the heart is. Quality Living. It Starts Here!
RECOMMEDATIONS:
1. Have the contact name and numbers available for your trusted emergency response remediation company readily available. It's advisable to pre-verify they are licensed in the State of Florida through DBPR and Sunbiz and request they send you a copy of their business license and insurances for your records. http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/ and https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/search/
2. Have your home checked for roof leaks, seal and/or repair all visible cracks within the windows, doors, structure, and the foundation. Minimize any outside penetration.
3. Check your insurance coverage and be sure it includes replacement coverage especially for renters.
4. Store your important documents (i.e. ID, SSN, Birth Certificates, Wills, Insurance Cards, Property Docs, Vehicle Docs, Doctors Name & Contact Info, List of Prescribed Medication, etc.) in a waterproof envelop in a safe and accessible location that doesn't require power to access it.
5. Secure all valuables (i.e. Jewelry, weapons, cash-on-hand, credit cards, etc.) in a fireproof and waterproof safe that doesn't require power to access it.
6. Establish a workable evacuation plan and rehearse your evacuation plans.
7. Make arrangements for your pets if they are not classified as service animals. The evacuation centers will only accept pets that are service animals for people with disabilities.
8. Water will keep you hydrated; therefore, it is advisable to have 1 gallon per person per day. Here's a golden nugget: your water heater stores several gallons of fresh water that can be used if there is no water pressure. This applies to high-rise buildings that may loose power during a disaster.
9. Have an emergency travel bag prepared for each family member, secure family board games to ENJOY and LOVE on one another, and be an encouragement to one another as we all work through the disaster together.
10. Stay tuned to the weather stations and proceed as directed when directed to do so!!!