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Tips to keep safe with Hurricane Irma from Shurhold

by Shurhold on 8 Sep 2017
A sign on a business reas, 'Be Prepared Go Away Irma,' as people prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida. It's still too early to know where the direct impact of the hurricane will take place but the state of Florida is in the area of possible landfall. Joe Raedle / Getty Images
Hurricane Preparedness Tips - Securing your home

1. Bring in loose outdoor items.
2. Move your car to a secure location.
3. Secure all doors on your property.
4. Keep trees trimmed and check for broken branches.



Shurhold wants to keep you safe with approaching Hurricane Irma. The storm has already caused catastrophic damage through the Caribbean and is taking aim at Florida.

While we serve a great number of boaters all across the world, our roots are in the state of Florida and we want to help keep you safe. Below are a list of resources for residents to use to monitor the storm as it approaches, as well as information on state and national information for the storm.

1. State of Florida Hurricane Preparedness List
2. State of Florida Price Gouging Reporting
3. Florida Insurance Regulations with Hurricanes
4. Florida Division of Emergency Management
5. Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Information
6. Florida EMA Live Twitter Updates
7. Florida News Network
8. Red Cross Florida

Follow the progress of the Hurricane from the National Hurricane Center here.

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