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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Florida faces a hurricane, we know the actual storm is only the beginning. The winds and rains can cause tremendous damage while the storm is in full force – but they also leave countless hazards in their path after everything has calmed. Take these precautions to keep you and your family safe from a […]
Living near Florida’s coast is a blessing – and, during storm season, can be a curse. Obviously, the coastal areas are most at risk of hurricane, flood, and storm surge damage – and at times weather conditions may cause officials to declare mandatory evacuations. To find out if you are in an evacuation zone (as […]
As fellow Floridians, we here at VYRD know firsthand how fast a storm can churn from a tropical storm into a full-blown hurricane – possibly putting your property in its path of damage. So, quite naturally, we are big fans of being hurricane-prepared! When a storm suddenly makes a turn straight for your community, you […]