Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
Fort Myers, Fl.
239-267-2117
The 2014 Hurricane season is here. How prepared are you?
The 2014 hurricane season has arrived. In the years since SW Florida was last hit by a hurricane the Ft Myers/Lee County population has doubled, which means, potentially half of our population has no real experience in planning and preparing for a major storm. Additionally, most of us that were affected by hurricanes “Charlie” and “Wilma” were minimally impacted, and tend to assume that the Ft Myers area is somehow an “unlikely” region to take a direct hit.
Nothing could be farther from the truth!
Hurricane on course for impact in Florida.
Adequate Preparation For An Approaching Storm Is Essential To You And Your Family’s Comfort, Safety, And Survival!
In addition to any and all documents, medical supplies, food and water reserves, and personal hygiene items it is a good idea to put together a “tool and miscellaneous supplies” kit as well including such items as …
Battery operated radio and extra batteries
Flashlights
Hand operated can opener
Hand tools including a tree saw
Disposable cups, plates, and cups
Cleaning supplies
Plastic sheeting
Buckets
Matches and lighters
Coolers
Propane or charcoal grill or a camping stove
Needless to say, when making preparations for an approaching storm there is much to be done and many bases to cover. Prescription medicines, water, food, pets, and family members are all at the top of the list as they should be, but, some thought should be given to your family’s air conditioning equipment as well. By recognizing the dangers and following a few simple rules one can greatly reduce the risk of damage to costly equipment and avoid unnecessary repairs.
1. Make certain before the storm hits that your a/c unit is secured to the base it sits on. Your unit should
be strapped or bolted down to prevent it being blown around and damaged.
2. If already secured, make sure the bolts or straps are tight and rust free.
3. Make certain the area around your air conditioner is free of any and all objects that could
become airborne and damage your equipment.
4. Turn you A/C off at the thermostat AND at the breaker box. Should major damage occur to your
unit a live electrical circuit could cause injury or fire!
5. In the event of flooding be certain your air conditioner is COMPLETELY dry before reconnecting
power and starting your equipment! After flooding or even temporary immersion in water it is
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to have your unit thoroughly checked by a
licensed air conditioning contractor to ascertain the equipment is safe to operate!
6. After the storm thoroughly inspect your a/c unit for any signs of damage from flying debris.
7. If your unit has come in contact with salt water it needs to be thoroughly cleaned by an experienced
a/c technician to prevent corrosion from damaging or destroying your equipment.
After a storm has passed it’s a good idea to have your air conditioning equipment checked for damage, cleaned, and serviced to ensure safe operation!
Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
239-267-2117
Air Conditioner Sales, Service, and Repair
in Ft Myers, Florida
Since 1970