Hurricane-force winds can literally blow the roof off a home – and cause other damage. Tropical storm winds can also make things interesting for Florida homeowners. To help limit wind damage, homeowners can take several important steps to make their homes more resistant and keep their families as safe as possible. When they do, they […]
It is frustrating how everything seems to be more expensive these days. Wouldn’t it be nice to hear some good news about costs going down for once? Well, when it comes to Florida insurance premiums, homeowners actually can see some relief in their pocketbooks – you just have to know where to look. Talk to […]
While most of us look forward to the lazy dog days of summer and extra time vacationing with family and friends, others use this time to burglarize. In fact, according to the U.S. Dept. of Justice, most burglaries happen in the summertime between the June and August – and most happen between 10 a.m. and […]
Florida’s warm subtropical climate can create gorgeous beach days and bring wonderful sea breezes – something we all love about our great state. However, in the hot summer months, our climate can create extreme heat and high humidity, which can decrease the body’s ability to dissipate heat and maintain a normal temperature. This can lead […]
Did you know that Florida emergency management officials typically recommend that residents who do not live in an evacuation zone stay home during most tropical storms and hurricanes? While this does not include people who are in poor health, elderly, or in the last trimester of pregnancy, this does mean most of us should be […]
As a Florida-based business, VYRD shares the same hurricane-related worries before, during and after any storm comes our way. As much as we all prepare our homes, property and families to weather a storm as well as possible, sometimes damage happens. It’s just part of living in this beautiful state. After any storm or emergency, […]
If your local Florida community issues a hurricane or storm warning, bring all pets inside and be sure they are safe and accounted for. If you are under an evacuation order, you must bring your pet with you, so they don’t end up lost, injured or worse. To best be prepared for emergencies and to […]
When a tropical storm or hurricane heads toward Florida, it is impossible to escape the worry and fear that accompanies it. From panicked friends and relatives to news stories on TV, to school dismissals, to evacuations and emergency runs to the grocery or hardware store, storms can be scary and disruptive for everyone – especially […]
Whether you live in a residential neighborhood, apartment building, or a more rural area, there is comfort knowing your neighbors – and knowing they are there for you if needed. When you know your neighbors and they know you, you can be there for each other before, during and after hurricanes or other emergencies. Here […]