Weather Break

Mother Nature is being extremely nasty this week with hurricanes, tropical systems, and wildfires. It is difficult to focus on anything else, especially in an area that knows firsthand the destruction of floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. So, today, I’m only posting a link to hurricane updates, information, tips, and preparedness.

And remember, Price gouging during a natural disaster is against the law. If you notice prices jumping before, during or after a hurricane and believe it to be an act of price gouging, report the business to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-621-0508. Additionally, if you can, consider opening your home to others.

Additionally, if you can, consider opening your home to others. Hotels can be expensive, and likely, booked. But honestly, it doesn’t get much worse than sitting in a drab hotel room watching the news flash pictures of your community and neighborhoods getting pounded by weather. The not knowing what will be left when it’s all over is overwhelming. Being able to spend that time in the home and comfort of distant loved ones, or even strangers that have reached out can make a huge the difference. If you’re evacuating, be sure t

If you’re evacuating, be sure to have an evacuation plan. Please don’t wait until last and risk being trapped or stranded.minute. Put vital telephone numbers in your contact list and take important papers with you. Tell someone else your plan in case something goes wrong or not as planned. Bring pets inside, and most importantly, stay safe everyone.

https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes