After experiencing a number of Hurricanes and near misses in the past decade we remain focused on planning for each Hurricane season. You are encouraged to do the same. When a Hurricane threatens the Keys, everyone is very busy preparing their own business and residential properties. Finding someone to secure a property on short notice is most difficult and expensive. Our advice is to plan ahead!

Valuable lessons everyone learned from previous years are:

a. Install storm shutters early as shuttered buildings do a much better job of surviving a hurricane.

b. Store all outside furniture and objects that could become projectiles in the strong winds.

c. Turn off all appliances and empty the refrigerator and freezer.

d. Prepare for being without water and electricity for days, if not weeks after the storm, i.e., battery-powered lights, generator, canned foods, coolers, etc.

e. Encourage evacuation.

Call if you need assistance in locating names of individuals who install and/or put up shutters and secure properties.

*Please understand that Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Eestate Company in no way endorses or warrantees the work of anyone.*