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Getting ready for and dealing with the aftermath of a hurricane

Whether you're preparing your home for a hurricane or looking to recover from one, here are some tips to keep yourself safe and recover your property.

While Tampa Bay is no stranger to hurricanes, we've been spared the devastation that's occurred in the northeast the past year or so.  Irene last year and Sandy this year have caused tremendous hardship and suffering to many of our family and friends. 

In an effort to help folks get better prepared for a hurricane and in dealing with a hurricanes aftermath, here are some posts at the website Houzz.  Hope you all find these informative and useful and I wish a speedy restoration to places like the Jersey Shore.

The first piece, written last year after Irene caused so much flooding, is available here.  The two more recent posts, ragarding getting prepared for a hurricane and dealing with the aftermath of one, are here and here.

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