» American Red Cross, (866)GET-INFO
» Charlotte Cnty. Emerg. Mgmnt., (941)505-4620
» DeSoto County Emerg. Mgmnt., (941)993-4840
» Federal Emerg. Mgmnt. Agency, (800)525-0321
» Fla. Dept. of Elder Affairs, (800)963-5337
» Fla. Dept. of Insurance, (800)642-2762
» Fla. Division of Emerg. Mgmnt., (850)413-9900
» Florida Power & Light, (800)468-8243
» Manatee Cnty. Emerg. Mgmnt., (941)748-4501
» National Flood Insurance Prog., (888)225-5353
» National Hurricane Center
» National Weather Service
» Sarasota Cnty. Emerg. Mgmnt., (941)861-5000
» Small Business Administration, (800)488-5323

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Strengthening your home by securing key components of the structure can reduce vulnerability to hurricanes.

Plywood shutters are an inexpensive alternative to commercial shutters, but they do not meet the specifications of the South Florida Building Code.

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