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If you live in Goldsboro, North Carolina, you must be feeling the relief that hurricane Dorian took a turn at the last second. That same feeling of panic and uncertainty can be eliminated by investing in quality impact resistant accordion hurricane shutters for your home or business in Goldsboro.   Our accordion shutters are made of high-grade extruded aluminum that will turn your home into a hurricane shelter in a matter of minutes. They are simple to employ.

They easily slide along a horizontal track system and just need to be pulled closed and latched. When a  hurricane or severe storm is heading your way, you can lock down your home and kick your feet up knowing that your home and family are protected. But don’t kick back for too long. Although, your home has been fortified with strong impact accordion shutters, there are still other hurricane preparations that will need to be made.  According to NASA hurricanes are the most violent storms, that’s why it’s necessary to make sure you and your home are fully prepared.

How to Prepare for a Hurricane

FOOD

Make sure you have stored at least three days of food per person. This food should not require refrigeration or cooking and should preferably be items that have a long shelf life. Items like MRE’s, freeze-dried meals, canned food, jerky peanut butter, and granola bars are great options to keep stored for an emergency

It’s important not to forget about your pets. Make sure you have enough food and water stored for them, also.

Water

Although healthy individuals may be able to go without food for a period of time, this is not the case when it comes to water. It is important to stay hydrated and ideally, you should have one gallon of water a day per person stored. Water purifiers as an emergency back-up for your water kit. There are many types such as microfiltration pumps, iodine tablets, UV purifiers, and even emergency filter straws. 

First Aid

Fill prescription medications prior to a storm and keep them, and all necessary medical accessories, stored in watertight containers.

Emergency first aid kits can be purchased pre-assembled or you can build your own with essential items you know that you will need. Some items you may want to include are your prescriptions, ibuprofen, gauze, tourniquets, eyewash, disinfectant, Band-Aids, tweezers and gloves.

Home Security

Preparing all these items is meaningless if you decide to ride out the storm in a house that has not “storm proof”.   will have to leave your home should your windows break from storm debris causing your roof blows off. Investing in quality impact resistant hurricane shutters will help minimize storm damage and injury during a hurricane.

With over 35 years in the building industry, our customers trust us to deliver the best hurricane shutters and the highest level of customer satisfaction. Visit our website and buy directly from our factory and save! We carry all types of Miami-Dade and Florida Building Code approved hurricane protection products including: Accordion Hurricane Shutters, Rolling Hurricane Shutters, Bahama Shutters, Colonial Shutters, Aluminum and Clear Storms Panels, Hurricane Fabric and Impact-Rated Windows and Doors.

For more information and a free quote on hurricane shutters for your home, please  call us at 888-474-3555 or visit our website HurricaneShutterFlorida.com to use our online pricing tool. We look forward to providing you with the best shutters and the best online prices  for your home or business in Goldsboro, North Carolina!

DO . . .

•   *   Stock up on water. It’s recommended that you store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day. You may also want to buy iodine tablets to clean drinking water in a pinch.  
•   *   Gather non-perishables such as canned food, cereal, bread, peanut butter and other food and snack items that don’t require cooking or refrigeration.
•   *   Caulk windows, door jams and other entry points like vents or cable access.
•   *   Install impact-resistant storm shutters.
•   *   Make sure you have emergency and evacuation plans in place before the storm hits. Communicate these plans to everyone at your house. Find out where the nearest storm shelter is located.
•   *   Remove debris from gutters to allow proper drainage during a hurricane. Make sure they’re free of leaves and other debris so that heavy rains can flow easily through them.
•   *   Elevate your belongings off the floor preferably in watertight containers. Broken windows can increase your risk of water damage to your home and belongings. Water entry through unprotected windows can be minimized by using quality storm shutters.
•   *   Prepare your house properly. Clear your yard of lawn furniture or anything else that could be turned into dangerous airborne missiles when the storm winds pick up. Cover your windows and doors using impact resistant storm shutters and stay away from windows and doors during the storm.

DON’T . . .

•   *   Leave loose items outside. Make sure your patio furniture, grills, lawn mowers, bikes, potted plants and all other items are stored properly.
•   *   Don’t ignore storm warnings. If authorities issue an evacuation warning, act fast. Even the most well-built homes aren’t hurricane-proof. If a hurricane is strong enough, and a storm surge is predicted, authorities may issue a mandatory evacuation order in some areas to keep residents safe. Please take these warnings seriously so as not to put you and your family in danger.
•   *   Don’t drink non-bottled or untreated water if there is significant flooding in your area. Flood waters are often filled with bacteria and can contaminate the local water supply. Don’t drink tap water and don’t drink any water exposed to flood water unless your local authorities have deemed it safe to drink.
•   *   Avoid using plywood to protect your windows. If not properly secured to windows, the wood can be torn off during a storm creating significant impact damage to nearby structures. It’s best to invest in quality impact-resistant storm shutters that are reliable and built to code. 

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Prepare for a hurricane sooner rather than later.  Call us today at 954-474-3557 or 1-888-474-3555 to speak to one of our shutter experts who will help you find the best storm shutters for your home and budget, or visit our website HurricaneShuttersFlorida.com to use our Online Pricing Tool. Be safe out there! Hurricanes are no joke! Take steps now to safeguard your family and your home. Make hurricane preparedness a priority, and visit HurricaneShuttersFlorida.com today!

        Whipping winds, tormenting tides, devastating downpours. It’s that time of the year again. Hurricane season is knocking on your door and it’s bringing a host of dramatic and dangerous weather with it. According to NASA, hurricanes are the most violent storms, which is why it is necessary to make sure you and your home are fully prepared.

        HOW TO PREPARE

FOOD

•   *  Gather at least three days of non-perishable food per person that does not require cooking. Preferably items that have a long shelf life such as: MRE’s, granola bars, trail mix, canned tuna, peanut butter, crackers and jerky are great options that have long shelf life.
•      *  For pet owners, don’t forget Fido and Mr. Whiskers. Make sure you have enough food stored for you pets.

WATER

•   *  Generally speaking, healthy adults can survive (although miserably) without food for a period of time. The same cannot be said for water. You do not want to go more than three days without clean drinking water. Dehydration can quickly turn into a serious medical concern. Ideally, you should have one gallon of water per person per day.
•   *  A great addition to extra water bottles can be water purifiers like pump microfilters, iodine tablets, UV purifiers and emergency filter straws.

CLOTHING

•   *  Pack a bag with some extra clothing just in case you need to evacuate your home in an emergency. Jackets, ponchos, pants, T-shirts, extra socks and undergarments are a few essentials to pack.

BABY SUPPLIES

•    *  If you have little ones, you will need to stock up on diapers, baby wipes, formula, clothing, and food for baby.

FIRST AID KITS

•   *  Having a first aid kit is vital in an emergency. You can purchase pre-assembled first aid kits or build your own with essential items including, gloves, antibacterial wipes, fever-reducing medications, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen, gauze, Band-Aids, tourniquets, tweezers and eyewash. Make sure you store your first aid kit in a weather-proof container.

MEDICATION

•   *  You may not have access to pharmacies during a hurricane. Most stores will close during a hurricane and may remain closed afterwards due to power outages or storm damage. Additionally, roads can be blocked by storm debris preventing travel. It’s important to have extra medication or prescriptions stored in a safe place before a storm hits.

DOCUMENTS AND MONEY

•   *  Collect copies of vital documents, such as insurance policies, medical cards, passports, birth certificates and ID cards in case of property destruction or a medical emergency. Be sure to secure everything in water-tight containers. A print-out of important phone numbers should also be stored in a waterproof bag or container in case you lose access to your mobile contact information.
•   *  It’s also a good idea to have extra cash on hand because credit cards may not be accepted, and you know what they say “money talks.
  
  

FUEL & POWER

•  *  Top off your automobiles with gas and have extra gasoline stored in approved containers. Propane tanks for grilling can also be very useful post-storm.
•   *  Fully charge your mobile devices as well as back-up batteries and gather the necessary cables needed to connect them.
•   *  Don’t forget flashlights, batteries, a generator and inexpensive solar lights (for after the storm).

        SAFEGUARD YOUR PROPERTY 

        One of the most important ways to protect your family and home, is to install quality, impact  hurricane storm shutters. Windows are the Achilles heel of your home. Putting up plywood is not a safe or practical option. During a hurricane, debris such as tree branches, flower pots, roof tiles, and lawn furniture (yours or your neighbor’s) can be hurled at your home and windows by wind speeds exceeding 100 mph. HurricaneShuttersFlorida.com can provide you with a quality selection of impact resistant storm shutters that are engineered to meet the strictest codes of the Miami-Dade County product control division, Florida Building Code, and the International Building Codes.

        In addition to personal injuries, a broken window can create extensive damage to your walls, furniture, sentimental items and especially your roof. Wind that enters your home through smashed windows, can cause pressure-buildup which can lift your roof from the inside.  HurricaneShuttersFlorida.com will provide you with the most cost-effective solution to help you secure your windows and other openings and prevent a severe storm from entering your home. 

        For more information on hurricane protection and storm shutters for your home or business, call us at 954-474-3557 or 1-888-474-3555 to speak to one of our highly trained representatives. Let us walk you through the best solution to protect your property during a hurricane.  You can also visit our shutter website and order your hurricane storm shutters online at  HurricaneShuttersFlorida.com. We even have a convenient online pricing tool that will give you a FREE QUOTE on the shutters you’ll need to stay safe this hurricane season.