Hurricane Awareness in Polk County, FL
Do you remember Hurricane Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004? Who can forget t
he monstrous Hurricane Katrina in 2005 reaching category 5 and the damage it brought to the folks in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The effects of such a storm still linger with folks in these states.
Hurricane season is here! June 1st through November 30th.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts near normal or above normal Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Credit NOAA
Today, I picked up guide/map of 2008 Polk County Public Shelter at Publix. It provides a list with a map and directions to the shelters. This guide also offers information, such as important telephone numbers and the following for Polk County:
- Polk County Evacuation Policy in the event of a disaster.
- Folks with medical and physical conditions who require assistance
- 3-Day Survival Kit
- Pet-Friendly Shelters
- Sources of Emergency Information
Why don't you pick up a few guides, make your buyers, past and future clients and sellers aware about Florida and Polk County's Hurricane season. Show that you care about them and their most priced possession - their home. I'm sure they'll appreciate it.
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Hurricane Awareness in Polk County, FL
Petra Norris - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc. - Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker -
PO Box 92050 - Lakeland, FL 33804-2050 - Telephone (863) 619-6918
This blog is solely my point of view
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
(863) 619-6918
Petra:
Excellent post --- very timely and informative.
One point: with so many short-term rentals in Davenport and the surrounding area, it could be very helpful for owners of these homes to leave instructions for their tenants visting from out-of-state and from overseas. These people are relatively isolated compared to those staying in hotels along I-Drive and Hwy 192. I can't imagine they'd know what to do or how to locate a near-by shelter if a storm was on its way.
Just a thought.....
Alison - Great point, you are absolutely right. It would also be a great idea with short term rental that the management company would leave instructions at the home and inform them at the time of move-in. Thank you for your comment.