When I moved to Tampa in 2002, I had no first-hand experience with hurricanes. Two years later, I was sitting nervously at my kitchen table with flashlight, battery-powered radio and an emergency supplies kit close at hand as cat 4 level Hurricane Charley bore down on our region. At the last minute, it turned south and walloped the Punta Gorda area south of us. Since that scary time, I’ve left Florida and more than 5.7 million people have arrived. Some of them came from states with no hurricane activity. This post is for them! And it may serve as a refresher with some relevant insurance pointers they may also want to consider.

Hurricanes can strike in areas not traditionally impacted, like Chattanooga.
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HURRICANE SEASON CALLS FOR RESILIENCE!

One of the lessons learned since 2020 was the need for resilience in our living spaces. I included this important topic in the FREE Bonus Chapter I added to my award-winning Wellness by Design book. You can find out more here.

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GOLD DUST

Here are links from around the web to enhance your home, health, safety and life:

• Remodeling-related: 23 Attractive But Impractical Bathroom Features – Mr. Kitchen Faucets Blog
• Design-related: Best Free Online Room Planners –  Spruce
• Safety-related: Why You Should Always Unplug These Appliances Before A Storm Hits – Better Homes & Gardens