Are You Prepared for the Next Hurricane?

Every summer, Florida residents brace for the hurricane season. This year, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that 2024's hurricane season will be one of the most active in recent history, with more named storms than ever. There is an 85% chance of above-normal storm activity, with a forecasted range of 17 to 25 named tropical storms before the season is through. Of those, 8-13 are predicted to reach hurricane strength before they hit the Florida coast. Is your home ready? Whether you will be staying in or securing your home before evacuation, preparation is important. As a local Florida business, ARMORVUE invests in the safety of our neighbors and customers. Join us in preparing for the next hurricane season.

Preparing for the Next Hurricane

When you know there are hurricanes on the way, the best way to protect your home and your family is to prepare. Ensure you have the supplies you need and reinforce your home to survive the severe weather conditions ahead.

Pack an Emergency Kit and a Go-Bag

Pack at least three days' worth of food, water, first aid, flashlights, blankets, and other supplies. Store this kit in a tote that you can access whether you wind up weathering the storm in your home or taking it on the road in an evacuation.

It would help to pack a go-bag for the family and one for each person and pet—pack essentials like personal documents, medication, and devices. Use gallon zip-lock bags to keep clothes and essentials dry in each backpack or duffle.

Know Your Evacuation Route

Have a plan to evacuate if the time comes. Know your route and destination, and try to leave a few days early to get ahead of the crowd.

Charge Up Battery Banks

Keep your phones charged by charging up portable battery banks before the power goes out. You can also charge them off the car with the right attachments.

Prepare the Car

Spruce up your car in case you have to take a long road trip. Clean up the inside, get an oil change, and pack a few non-perishable emergency supplies in the trunk. Consider adding a full gas can or two and jumper cables, just in case.

Tune In to Emergency Updates

Keep informed of the danger level and evacuation orders by tuning into emergency updates. There are useful apps and radio stations to help you know which emergency actions to take.

Why You Need Impact Windows and Doors

Safeguard your home with hurricane-impact windows and doors. Impact glass tightly sealed into high-quality window frames is rated for up to category 5 hurricane-force winds and driving rain. Rather than taping up your windows or closing the storm shutters each time a hurricane threatens your neighborhood, the hurricane-impact glass will keep your home safe.

The glass will not only resist intense winds but is also designed to deflect flying debris, from sticks and branches to flying lawn furniture. With hurricane-impact windows and doors, there is no need for heavy shutters. Without shutters, you can continue to enjoy natural light, unlike the darkness behind shutters, and you can even safely watch the storm from your living room if you stay home.

Safety and Security When You Leave Town

If you have to leave when an impending storm is approaching, hurricane-impact windows and doors offer exceptional security. You don't need as many steps when preparing for the next hurricane and impact glass allows you to avoid announcing that your home is empty the way shutters do if you leave for lengthy periods.

This protects your home not just from hurricanes, but also break-ins through both durability and presentation.

Why Choose ARMORVUE for Impact Windows and Doors

ARMORVUE Window & Door has been providing high-quality hurricane-impact glass to Florida homeowners with 125 years of combined experience. We have an A+ Rating from the BBB, we are Energy Star accredited, and we are Miami-Dade approved for Cat-5 Hurricane protection.

We offer a Lifetime Limited Transferable Warranty to back our Gold Standard service from permitting to inspection. Now is the time to upgrade to hurricane-impact windows and doors and ARMORVUE provides top-of-the-line products, installation, and customer service. Call today to schedule your free in-home estimate or showroom visit.