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Jupiter Wills and Trusts PLLC
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PLANNING WITH COMPASSION
Jupiter Wills and Trusts, PLLC
KELLY L. WRIGHT
4600 Military Trail, Suite 212 • Jupiter www.jupiterwillsandtrusts.com 561-784-6945
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For What It’s Worth by Dr. Melfi , Ph.D.
There are a lot of new-birds who have ocked to our area… not snowbirds, but people who have recently decided to make Florida their home. e reasons may have been the close quarters caused by the pandemic, especially those who lived in small apartments in cities, or family members who decided life is too short to be without their loved ones. It might have been the rising taxes and housing costs up north, or the freezing winters that don’t seem to be getting any easier to live with, but for whatever reasons, our roads are ush with out-of-towners. We Floridians are a patient bunch, yielding the right of way to those who do not know the lay of the land when their cars can’t seem to get in the correct lane, or they ask directions for the umpteenth time, but there are many store owners who have reaped the bene ts, especially in light of a miserable year of struggles during Covid. Still, it might not be as easy to nd a place to park, to get a doctor’s appointment, or to get immediate seating in restaurants the way it usually is during the summer months. I, for one, have noticed lots more tra c, and dread to think of what the winter will bring. But we o er southern hospitality, even though many of us are displaced northerners from way back, and in that vein, we really need to give some helping advice to those who are not used to our stormy weather and hurricanes.
With the cost of lumber skyrocketing, and many homes still in need of hurricaneproo ng, we should extend our knowledge to our new neighbors. Hurricane shutters, plywood, or impact windows are a must. If there are coconuts on palm trees, the homeowner should have them removed before any storms, as a courtesy to everyone, because they can become missiles in high winds. Outdoor furniture, potted plants and the like should be taken inside. Food, especially non-perishable, should be stocked in a hurricane closet, along with water, enough for one week without electricity, for each member of the family. If one is using a gasoline-powered generator, it should never be used in the house or garage, nor should a grill to cook food. It is likely electricity will go o during a hurricane, and may be o for days or weeks at a time. If you are evacuating, have a plan in place. If you are not evacuating, make sure aside from food and water, you have plenty of cash on hand, a gasoline tank in your car that is lled, and lots of bug spray. Have a week or more supply of medicine and a rst-aid kit. If you have a cooler, store perishables and ice as best you can. e time to cut down tree limbs is long before a storm, not immediately before, as they will not be picked up in time and could be thrown about. If the eye of the storm passes overhead, this is not the time to go out and assess the situation. e storm will return sooner than you think. Pet care and concern is a must, and remember, they rely upon you to keep them safe.
We old-timers know all the above, and probably lots that I have forgotten about, but new-comers will not have the experience that you have. Help them out, pass on information, and best of all, invite them into your home, if their home is not as safe as yours.
For What It’s Worth, we all have to work together, share what we have, do the best we can, and always remember that one day you might be in need of someone else’s help. It’s common courtesy, and good karma.
