The 2018 Hurricane season is here. How prepared are you?
The 2018 hurricane season has arrived. It has only been a year since SW Florida was hit by Hurricane Irma, hopefully the tough lessons learned last year will prove useful in planning and preparing for another potential hit from a major storm this year. In years past manyof us that were affected by hurricanes “Charlie” and “Wilma” were minimally impacted, and have tended 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 Hurricane Season
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 for Hurricane season 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 (and appropriate fuel)
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.
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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 has been serving Lee County Florida since 1970, and our long standing reputation for honesty and integrity is important to us!
We believe in putting our clients needs first, earning your trust, and making sure we provide a level of service that ensures you will call us again the next time!
Community Cooling and Heating President/CEO
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