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Get Ready for Hurricane Season: Tips for Sarasota and Manatee County

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By: Denise Ricciotti, RASM Professional Development Manager

Hurricane season is just around the corner, and it’s important to be prepared.

Sarasota and Manatee County residents are no strangers to severe weather, and the best way to stay safe during a hurricane is to plan ahead. Here are some tips to help you get ready.

Make A Plan

Create a family emergency plan that outlines how you will communicate, evacuate, and meet up if you are separated during a hurricane. Decide where you will go if you need to evacuate, and make sure everyone in your household knows the plan.

Stock Up On Supplies

Gather enough supplies to last you and your family for at least three days, including non-perishable food, water, medications, and first aid supplies. Don’t forget to include supplies for your pets, too. Florida’s Hurricane Preparedness Tax-Free Week 2023 is scheduled for June 1 through June 7.

Protect Your Home

Check your insurance policies to make sure you have adequate coverage, and consider installing hurricane shutters or boarding up your windows if a storm is approaching. Trim any trees or branches that could fall on your house during high winds. Put away or tie down patio furniture and loose objects around your home that can blow in the wind.

Stay Informed

Stay tuned to local news and weather alerts, and make sure you have a battery-powered or hand-crank radio to receive updates if the power goes out. Follow local officials’ instructions if you are told to evacuate.

Attend A Hurricane Preparedness Class

Join our class at RASM North on June 6 at 2:00 p.m. to learn more about how to prepare for a hurricane and what to do during and after a storm, especially as it pertains to your pending transactions. Our expert panelists will provide you with valuable information and answer any questions you may have. Register at myrasm.com/calendar.

By taking these steps to prepare, you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe during hurricane season. Don’t wait until a storm is on its way to start getting ready – start planning now. •

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