Peak Hurricane Season and Tree Service

​September is the most active month of hurricane season. Most of you have been through it before and are prepared in the event another storm hits here. Below is a refresher for how to prepare for a hurricane.

Here is a basic hurricane prep kit:

• one gallon of water per day per person
• flashlight, batteries
• three day supply of non-perishable food
• pet food
• baby supplies
• prescription medicine
• local map
• first aid kit
• dust mask
• can opener
• moist towelettes
• whistle
• battery powered radio
• wrench/pliers

Prep kit extras:

• tarps
• duct tape
• backup generators
• extra gas cans
• playing cards
• full gas for vehicle
• propane or charcoal grill
• solar charge kit for phone

Inspect your trees today. If they appear unhealthy, contact an arborist. If they have dead branches, have them removed. Tree companies can get booked up once there are hurricane storm path models projecting your area being possible. Contact a tree service company sooner than later for better scheduling.
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In the event of a hurricane, bring in outdoor furniture and potted plants. Board up windows and doors you deem necessary. Charge all phones and tablets fully before a hurricane strikes. Charge extra battery kits also. Fill a bathtub with water to use for cleaning in case the water stops working. If there is an evacuation order, get out early. Traffic will cause gridlock quickly. We hope to avoid any hurricanes this seasons and hope you are safe in the event we do encounter one.