1. 2012 VOL. 1PRESENTS THEHURRICANE GUIDE CHARLOTTE, LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIESEvacuation and Another innovativeShelter Mapsidea helping to educate Southwest Floridaabout protecting whats important to them,brought to you bySmart Companies CGC1519801STORM PROTECTIONENERGY SOLUTIONSSOLAR SOLUTIONSHOME TECHNOLOGY

2. Discover the Genius of Smart Companies GetSmartCompanies.com Page 2 Impact-Resistant A Dozen ReasonsTABLE OF CONTENTSDoors and Windowsto Pick The Smart Companies Letter from Founder/President Brian Rist........................4Storm Smart 2102 Hurricane Resource Guide StormSmart.com Page 3Hurricane protection is just the beginning.1.Serving Southwest Florida for over 16 yearsWith over two million units installed and2.Successfully protect over 60,000 of your friendsStorm-Ready Home Assessment ....................................5no reported impact failures, our impact- and neighborsresistant windows meet the most stringent Lee County Evacuation Zones, Routes & Shelters ...........6 3.97% excellent customer satisfaction approval averagecode requirements for hurricane-force windsfor the last ve yearsAre You Ready? ..............................................................7and ying debris. But they do so much4.Board of Directors CCCIA (Cape Coral Constructionmore for your home, your family and your Industry Association) Smart Companies Hurricane Tracking Map................. 8-9belongings. These custom windows help5.Members of the IHPA (International Hurricane Protection Association), LBIA (Lee Building Industry Collier County Evacuation Zones, Routes & Shelters .....10provide year-round security against thievesand intruders, dramatically reduce outdoor Association), CBIA (Collier Building Industry COMPANIES ..........................................11 During and After the Stormnoise and lter out 99% of the UV light that Association); several chambers of Commerce, and ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials)Charlotte County Evacuation Zones ..............................12enters your home and causes fading. 6.Angies List Honor Roll Company 7. A+ rating by the BBB Family Emergency Plan Checklist .................................13Impact-Resistant Windows andDoors Features 8.Governors Award twice for Corporate Leadership We Care.......................................................................14 Variety of styles, sizes and tints 9.Finalist for manufacturer of the year in our size for the state of Florida last two years Storm Smart Crossword Puzzle ....................................15 Qualies for government energy rebates 10. Lee County Economic Development Council one of The wise choice for your home the leading private employers in Lee County lastPROTECTION | TECHNOLOGY | SOLUTIONS 11. ve years Founder of the We Care charity for over four years 2012 Hurricane The wAccordion Shutter Features 12. Supporters of Barbaras Friends, Harry Chapin FoodResource Guide Bank, Uncommon Friends Foundation, Lee, Collier andThis form of storm protection has the abilityCharlotte Emergency Management, and many other Another innovative idea helping toto cover large spans of lanais and balconies.worthy causes. The wise choice for your homeAccordion shutters also work very well for educate Southwest Florida aboutPROTECTION | TECHNOLOGY | SOLUTIONSBe Safe, Be Smart, Be Storm Smartprotecting windows and sliding glass doors,protecting whats important to them.and are ideal for large openings oncommercial structures. The guys worked very hard from start to nish, taking very few breaks in theAccordion Shutter Featuressummer heat. I really liked that at least one of them THE WISE CHOICE FOR YOUR HOME before so he knewhad installed in my community Easy opening and closingwhat to expect. They were very efcient and the nal Protects large spans, doors and lanaisTHE WISE CHOICE FOR YOUR HOMEproduct really looks nice. Even 3 years later. Since the Store-front locking systeminstallation, I made 2 or 3 errors where I landed on anPROTECTION | TECHNOLOGY | SOLUTIONS Ideal for residential and commercial structures open door handle while closing the shutters. Totally my 239.274.2754 Protection from hurricane winds and fault. Someone from the company came out the nextGetSmartCompanies.comairborne objectsday and xed the shutter. Great service is all I have Fort Myers | Naples | Port Charlotteever had. Michelle R.Call today for yourFREE consultation THE WISE CHOICE FOR YOUR HOMEPROTECTION | TECHNOLOGY | SOLUTIONSToll Free: 888.962.7283 Main Ofce 6182 Idlewild StreetFort Myers, FL 33966Gift CertificateBrian RistAuthorized by: Brian Rist 239.274.2757 This entitles you to $500 towards a purchase of $5,000 or *Restrictions Apply | License #CGC1519801more of storm protection for your home* Cannot be combined with any other offers. Must be presented at time of purchase. THE WISE CHOICE FOR YOUR HOME 3. How well will your home withstand hurricane force winds?Letter from the PresidentHow Well Will Your Home Withstand Hurricane Force Winds? Storm Ready AssessmentBE COOL.Dear Friends and Neighbors, Take The Storm Ready AssessmentDiscover the Genius of Smart Companies GetSmartCompanies.com Page 4 (Circle the number value that corresponds with your answer to each question)BE SAFE. Over the last 16 years I have had the honor of leading Storm Smart through someStorm Smart 2102 Hurricane Resource Guide StormSmart.com Page 5 When was your home built?: of the most prosperous years and then for many of the most difcult times most (circle one) (Circle the number value that corresponds with your answer to each question) (circle one) Type of Roof-Wall Connection: Prior to 19800Single/Double Wraps6 of us can ever remember. I take that responsibility very seriously as I watched 1981-19944Clips4 our company grow from the original three founders to a team of over 100 very When was your home built?: 1995-20026 (circle one) Type Toe Nails connection:of roof-wall2 (circle one) seasoned professionals, many of us now having worked together for over a 1980 and 2003-2011 earlier8 0Single/Double Wraps Unknown2 6 decade. We, as a team, have been honored and we are very proud of the many 1981-19942011 or Newer103Clips41995-2002 5Toe NailsType of Roof Cover: 2 accolades received over the years including... 2003-2011 your home or business located?: Where is 7Unknown Panel Metal3 2 Inc. Magazine, selected us four times as one of the fastest-growing privately 2012 or Newer barrier Island On a 1 9Shingle Type of roof cover:2 held companies in the United States Less than 1 miles from the coast:2Tile 4Where is your home or business located?: Metal Panel3 Between 5 & 20 ml. from the coast: 3Unknown1 Governors Award for Corporate Leadership selected twiceOn a barrier Island More than 20 miles from the coast: 4 1Shingle2Less than 5 miles from the coast2TileIs your structure CBS or wood frame?: 4 Finalist for Manufacturer of the Year, selected twice for company of our size inBE SMART.Between 5your miles fromelevation?: What is& 20 homes the coast 3Unknown CBS/Concrete 101 the state of Florida More than1-3 above seacoast20 miles from the level ? 4Wood Frame Is your structure CBS or wood frame?:5 3-10 above sea levelWhat is your homes elevation?: ?Combination of above CBS/Concrete 8 8 SW Florida Small Businessman of the Year by the S.B.A. (Small Business1-3 above sea above sea level 10+ level ? 1Wood frame 5 Association) 4-10 above sea level3 Openings currently protected: Combination of above 3Brian Rist Is your home a: Some openings10 The News-Press Best of Southwest Florida several years running and many 11+ above sea level Single Family?5Openings currently protected: All Openings 20President & Ownerother accolades that we are all very proud of. Is your home a: Multi-Family ?SomeNo openings openings 0 3But the standard I am most proud of is creating an environment of unmatched customer service that today Single Family 4All openings 8Multi-Family Select number of stories?: 2No openingsType of Opening Protection: 0produces an outstanding 43% referral base of new customers and maintaining this average year after year. Beingsaid in other words, almost half of the customers we serve today come to us because we provided productsSelect number Story One of stories:4Type FLOpening Protection:of Building Code Approved Two or more stories2Automatically Deployed 30One 4FL Building Code Approvedand services for their neighbors, friends or relatives. We learned a long time ago that if one takes care of theirTwo or more deck type:2 Manually Deployed Automatically (does not meet FL Building Code)Deployed?6customer their business will take care of them. We believe that fact goes a long way in why we have stayed inSelect roof Ordinary 20Select roof deck type: Plywood/OSB3Manually Deployed None 0 5business successfully while many of our past competitors are no longer in business. Plywood/OSBDimensional Lumber 2 3Ordinary (does not meet FL Building Code)3Over the years we have created a mission statement that clearly states our goals Storm Smart will consistentlyConcreteDimensional Lumber4 2AreNone a:you 0deliver unmatched customer service while delivering and manufacturing state-of-the-art innovative, energy Concrete4Are you a:time resident Full ?saving and hurricane protection products. Today we are proud to have served over 60,000 of your friends and Select Roof Shape:Select roof shape: Full-time residentresident Part time? 4 Hip* 6Part-time resident 1neighbors. We have done this by constantly reinventing ourselves and our product lines. We are proud of our Hip* Gable**1 6Is your Structure mobile or conventional?:Storm-Catcher line of wind abatement products. We pioneered the idea of using a fabric to protect structuresGable** Other 3 1Is your Structure mobile or conventional?: Mobile 1Other**Gable3MobileConventional 2 1from sun and inclement weather, giving homeowners an alternative to living in a cave-like dark environment toConventional 4secure a home when a storm is threatening.*HipIn 2011, we aligned ourselves under the name of The Smart Companies, in that we took Storm Smart, one (Add up all of the circled values above and recordExplanation of score results: The total score in the circled values above below)(Add up all of the space provided and recordof the largest hurricane-protection companies, Smart Traxs and Storm Catcher, which are mostly wholesale Explanation of score results: the total score in the space provided below)manufacturing companies, and Energy Smart, a passive energy exploration company, to better align ourselvesAbove 70:Means you have done well to protect your home and family from thewith our companies adjustment of our product lines to help our customers not only protect their homes against Above 85: TOTAL SCORE:________________ TOTAL SCORE:________________threat of hurricane force winds.hurricanes, but to better help their homes become more energy efcient and to reduce the burden of the ever- Means you have done well to protect your home and familyBetween 59 and 69:rising insurance costs. Experts agree that one of the next biggest storms we all will have to deal with is the risingfrom the threat of hurricane force winds.There is an opportunity to improve the chances of your home survivingcost of energy.Between 75 and 85++:hurricane force winds.++ IF YOU WOULD LIKE LIKE MORE INFORMATION There is an opportunity to improve the chances of yourBetween 48 and 58:++ IF YOU WOULD MORE INFORMATIONAs we approach the 2012 hurricane season, we strongly recommend that you develop a plan to protect yourhome surviving hurricane force winds.ON BUILDING CODES OR TYPES OFIndicates you need to take action to protect your home from high windsON BUILDING CODES OR TYPES OF HURRICANE PROTECTION PRODUCTS,family and property. Always remember the wise old saying, Fail to plan, plan to fail. If you have hurricaneBetween 60 and 75++:and ying debris. HURRICANE PROTECTION PRODUCTS,protection please make sure now that everything needed is there and in good working order. If your home is Indicates you need to take action to protect your home CALL THE SMART COMPANIES @: 239-938-1000Less than 48: CALL THE SMART COMPANIES @:currently not protected or protected with products you no longer have the ability to use, now is the time to take Suggests thewinds and flying debris. From high envelope of your home is vulnerable and might fail to OR VISIT: WWW.GETSMARTCOMPANIES.COMaction. We and others in our industry can help you now but once the storms start to form, often our lead times Less than 60++:withstand hurricane force winds. Suggests the envelope of your home is vulnerable and 239-938-1000become longer and your options become limited. Lets all hope that this hurricane season is safe for all of us but might fail to withstand hurricane force winds. OR VISIT: WWW.GETSMARTCOMPANIES.COMalways remember Be Safe, Be Smart, Be Storm Smart.Gift CertificateThank you, and we wish you all a safe uneventful 2012 hurricane season.Best Regards,Main Ofce 6182 Idlewild Street Brian RistBrian RistFort Myers, FL 33966 239.274.2757 This entitles you $1,000 towards a purchase of $10,000Authorized by: Brian RistBrian Rist, President & Owneror more of storm protection for your home**Restrictions Apply | License #CGC1519801Storm Smart, a Division of Smart Companies Cannot be combined with any other offers. Must be presented at time of purchase. 4. Discover the Genius of Smart Companies GetSmartCompanies.com Page 6 LEE COUNTY EVACUATION ZONES, ROUTES & SHELTERSAre You Ready?Everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected. You, as well as your family and friends, will most likely not be togetherwhen disaster strikes. How will you nd each other? Will you know if your children or parents are safe? You may have toStorm Smart 2102 Hurricane Resource Guide StormSmart.com Page 7Miles 4COLUMBUS BLVDevacuate or be conned to your home. What will you do if water, gas, electricity or phone services are shut off?MOORE AVE RDE 23RD STE 2ND ST SUNRISE BLVDNIMITZ BLVD E 21ST ST DOW VD EISENHOWER BL VD BL NT 3MEA GR A JAGUAR BLVDLee County GISPREPARED BY: JOEL BLVDApril 14, 2011E 14TH ST 8E 12TH STE 10TH STE 9TH ST 2 E 7TH STBELL BLVD SE 6TH ST 2 A R BLVD20W 7TH STND AVE 0 0.5 1RICH M O RD SOMESTEAD LE BLVDENBRIRICHMOND AVE NH 32 GREEW 6TH ST DA W 12TH ST W 14TH ST W 17TH STKP AR When in a Watch Area WILLIAMS AVE RD SVD MABL N RIVER RD BA NTACORKSCREW RD LAGRBLVD N SUNSHINE A 1ST ST W Frequently listen to radio, TV or NOAA Weather Radio AllC 59TH ST W MAJORSUNSHINE BLVD S OLIVE AVE N 40TH ST SW Hazards for ofcial bulletins of the storms progress.67TH ST WBLVDEVACUATI ON ZONES , RO UT ES & EM E RGE NCY PUB LI C SH ELT ERS8TH ST SW12 NSET RDLEEOLDOLGA RD Fuel and service family vehicles. 82 CEMETERY RD STORM SRC BSURD N GUNN ERYGUNNERY RDS31 16 23LV D Inspect and secure mobile home tie-downs. 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STO IN H BLVD G ONGRI F F FIFTH LEABRAMS BLVD 3 BLVD SS BEAC R LVDCE ALVIN AV EYBD TEWAAC Prepare to cover all windows Major doors with shutters or other and GA 75 RIVERPALM ALDANIELS PKWY SR 31 INRD1DEAN STTE R MTIPS SHORE PIAL K WAYOLD B YORANGEP KWER shielding materials.YFINI MPBONITA BEACH RDStorm 11 STALEY RD IF COLONIAL BLVD PALM CREEK DR GREAL VE BEN HIL DLIN 1R TRE E TREELINE AVE STHREE OAKS PKWY D4 OLHurricane 22 Check batteries and stock up Tips!canned food, rst-aid supplies, onRD B RDDURRANCE ESTERO PKWY 2829 41 75 10OLD9TICE ST NALLE RD LUCKETT RD drinking water and medications.PALOMINO LNSANDY LNCOCONUT RD ORIOLE RDWILLIAMS RDNALLE GRADE RDORTIZ AVEBAY BLVD DANIELS PKWY HETT PKW Y BROADWAY WD CVD LEE RDALICO RD SE DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVPRITC EXTBL30 E Y ELKWAV Bring in lightweight objects such as garbage cans, garden tools,A NIB P15S NI T ES ERSA RYP KLECRLBOI T RICH RD7WIN MIL MICHIGAN AVE IAM S TA M SIX COLONIAL BLVD toys and lawn furniture.LIFF RD75 K RDD 4 PLANTATION RD RD BLVE 26ORRYFORD ST 24 PARKO METRO PKWY SHSLATER RDHIC BRIA RC41 Y BAEVANS AVESTISLAND PARK RD NDBefore Hurricane Season MELLOW DR HART RD FOWLER ST CO S CLEVELAND AVETGE CLEVELAND AVEYSEDID When in a Warning AreaISOBABR N D LAUREL D R LV21 CYPRESS LAKE DR COLLEGE PKWY 27CORTEZBE Determine safe evacuation routes inland.PINEY RD AV 14 C ND LAGE Closely monitor radio, TV or NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards for D VE LVGLADIOLUS DRRL ERIDBLVD OB I TCLMOODY RDOR TERES Learn locations of ofcial shelters.MIAMTBN EGN TA GRINMCPO ofcial bulletins.A MIDO RANGE GROVE BLVD RD 17 DLINBLVDTR Check emergency equipment, such as ashlights, generators 41ERHANCOCK BRIDGE PKWYA & W BULB RDCOR B ET SE 24TH AVE DO MMNE 6TH ST 2011 Evacuation Zones RA Close storm shutters. RDVISCAYA PKWY SU 13 LPKISMET PKWY E ND DEand battery-powered equipment such as cell phones and your LAPINE RIDGE RDPrimary Evacuation Routeand Clearance Times Emergency Public Shelter E ISPRADO BLVD27.5 to 32.5 hoursDEL 35.5 to 40.5 hours Follow instructions issued by local ofcials. Leave immediatelyPIN D 5 LV10 to 10.5 hoursIONA RDNOAA Weather Radio All Hazards receiver.Y T R CLUB BLVD NE 6B SAN CARLOS N 13 to 14 hours19 to 20 hours COU ANDALUSIA BLVD if ordered! BLVDE ACADEMY BLVD SE 8TH ST TROPICANA PKWY JOHN MORRIS RDPALM T REE Buy food that will keep, and store drinking water.SANTA BARBARA BLVD SANTA BARBARA BLVD Stay with friends or relatives at a low-rise inland hotel or at a DAVIS RDWYVETERANS PWKYPK CAPE CORAL PKWYPELICAN BLVD D BLVTRAFALGAR PKWY Buy plywood or other material to protect your home if you dont25TB NELSON RD N ONSKYLINE BLVD OIN GT LP RD designated public shelter outside the ood zone.EL DORADO PKWY ELMINSHD WILL ANalready have it. 18KISMET PKWY WCHIQUITA BLVD N 19SW PINE ISCHIQUITA BLVD AYBEACH PKWY W EMBERS PKWY DO NOT stay in a mobile or manufactured home. TROPICANA PKWY WSEWDA BC E Trim trees and shrubbery so branches dont y into your home.AU CEITUS PK WYEL DORADO BLVD NC ELNIBVD Notify neighbors and a family member outside of the warnedSA 10BLSANDS BLVD S URFSIDE Clear clogged rain gutters and downspouts.BURNT STORE RD WAY area of your evacuation plans. KLE IWIN Decide where to move your boat. OLD BURNT STORE RD DIXIE BEACH BLVDPER Take pets with you if possible, but remember, most publicRDYORK Review your insurance policy.shelters do not allow pets other than those used by people with A Find pet-friendly hotels on your evacuation route. disabilities.RDF DRPTIVA W RD LLLOGUNGFESTRI-CAST Identify pet-friendly hotels along your evacuation route.EL WE NIB SASource: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council LAND RDand Lee County Emergency ManagementPIN EMAIN STDRCAPTIVA I used the services of Storm Smart Industries in the spring of this year for installing automatic roll-down screens for large windows to protect them from hurricane damage. I have used them twice. They were great and ne. They were here on time and did what they said they were going to do. Their price was competitive. Their workmanship was excellent. They cleaned up after themselves. Everything worked ne. I havent had any problem withA RDGASPAR ILL21. N. Fort Myers Academy of the Arts 1856 Arts Way South Ft Myers High School 14020 Plantation Blvd 9. Estero Comm. Center 9200 Corkscrew Palm Blvd14. J. C. Colin English Elementary 120 Pine Island Rd Tanglewood Elementary 1620 Manchester BlvdIsland Coast High School 2125 DeNavarra Pkwy the equipment they installed. I would use them again. Bart B. 28. Three Oaks Elementary 19600 Cypress View DrEast Lee High School 715 Thomas-Sherwin Ave Royal Palm Exceptional Center 3050 Indian StMirror Lakes Elementary 525 Charwood Ave 29. Three Oaks Middle 18500 Three Oaks Pkwy23. Riverdale High School 2600 Buckingham RdDiplomat Elementary 1115 NE 16 TerraceLehigh Senior High School 801 Gunnery RdVeterans Park Academy 49 Homestead Rd Colonial Elementary 3800 Schoolhouse Rd2. Alva Elem/Middle School 17500 Church St Dunbar High School 3800 East Edison AveHarns Marsh Elementary 1800 Unice AveMariner Middle School 425 Chiquita Blvd 10. Estero High School 21900 River Ranch Rd 11. Germain Arena 11000 Everblades PkwyMariner High School 701 Chiquita BlvdDiplomat Middle 1039 NE 16 th TerraceEMERGENCY PUBLIC SHELTERSVarsity Lakes Middle 901 Gunnery Rd 1. Alico Arena 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy Lee Middle School 1333 Marsh Ave22. Oak Hammock Middle 5321 Tice St3. Bonita Springs YMCA 27200 Kent Rd thSkyline Elementary 620 SW 19th St17. Littleton Elementary 700 Hutto Rd Gift Certificate30. Tice Elementary 4524 Tice St Alva/East Fort Myers North Fort Myers Main Ofce Bonita Springs Lehigh Acres 6182 Idlewild Street Brian Rist Fort Myers Cape CoralSan CarlosFort Myers, FL 33966Authorized by: Brian Rist Estero 239.274.2757 This entitles you $1,000 towards a purchase of $10,000Tice*Restrictions Apply | License #CGC1519801 27.31.32.25. 26.20.19. 24.18. 15.12.16.13. 7.5.6. 4.8. or more of storm protection for your home*Cannot be combined with any other offers. Must be presented at time of purchase. 5. Atlantic Basin Hurricane Tracking Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac,Smart Companies Hurricane Tracking Chart2012 Hurricane Names:ChartDiscover the Genius of Smart Companies GetSmartCompanies.com Page 8Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and WilliamStorm Smart 2102 Hurricane Resource Guide StormSmart.com Page 9 National Hurricane Center, Miami, Florida 105W 100W95W90W 85W 80W75W70W 65W60W55W 50W 45W40W 35W30W25W 20W 15W 10W50N 50NNLQCPEI NB ME45NON NS45NVTNYNH MA ! Boston CT PA! RI40NOH Philadelphia !New York City 40N MD!NJWV VAAzores ! VA Beach NC35N 35N SC!Charleston MS AL GABermudaTX LANew Orleans ! Jacksonville30NHouston !!30N FL ! Miami25N 25N The Bahamas Western Sahara Mexico CubaHaitiDom.20NCayman Is. 20N RepublicJamaica B.V.I.Anguilla Leeward IslandsMauritaniaSt. MartinBelizePuerto U.S.V.I.Antigua RicoSt. KittsGuadeloupeand Nevis Cape Verde Islands GuatemalaDominica15NHonduras MartiniqueSenegal 15NSt. LuciaElBarbadosThe Gambia SalvadorNicaragua Grenada Windward IslandsTrinidad10NCosta10NRicaPanama Colombia Venezuela 5N 5N 105W 100W95W90W 85W 80W75W70W 65W60W55W 50W 45W40W 35W30W25W 20W 15W 10W We couldnt be more happy with the results. Everything from the quoting to the nal installation was doneYour sales representative was very knowledgeable about your products and helped me make the right with great professionalism. The workmen, Earl, Joe and Pat, were excellent at their trade and literally fun to decisions. He was always there to answer any and all questions for me. Patricia and Maria C. work with. And... Storm Smart beat Home Depot by $2,000. What more can we say! Jim & Karen W. 6. Discover the Genius of Smart Companies GetSmartCompanies.com Page 10 COLLIER COUNTY EVACUATION ZONES, ROUTES & SHELTERSAfter the Storm Keep listening to radio, TV or NOAA Weather RadioMAJORStorm Smart 2102 Hurricane Resource Guide StormSmart.com Page 11 All Hazards. Wait until an area is declared safe before entering.STORM Watch for closed roads. If you come upon a barricade or aHURRICANEooded road, stay on rm, dry ground. Moving water only 6 inches deep can sweep you off your feet.Major TIPS Standing water may be electrically charged from power lines.Storm Hurricane Tips! If using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following the manufacturers instructions.During the Storm Avoid weakened bridges and washed out roads. Once home, check gas, water, electrical and appliancesPlan to Leave if You...for damage. Live in a mobile home. They are unsafe in high winds no Use a ashlight to inspect damage. Never use candlesmatter how well fastened to the ground.and other open ames indoors. Live on the coastline, an offshore island or near a river or a Wear proper shoes to prevent cutting feet onood plain.sharp debris. Live in a high-rise building. Hurricane winds are stronger at Do not drink or prepare food with tap water until ofcialshigher elevations. say it is safe. Avoid electrocution by not walking in areas with downedIf Staying in a Home...power lines. Turn refrigerator to maximum cold and keep it closed. Turn off utilities if told to do so by authorities. Turn off propane tanks. Unplug small appliances. Fill bathtub and large containers with water in case clean tapwater is unavailable. Use water in bathtubs for cleaning andushing only. DO NOT drink it.If Winds Become Strong... Stay away from windows and doors, even if they are covered.Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway. Close all interior doors. Secure and brace external doors. If you are in a two-story house, go to an interior rst-oor room. If you are in a multi-story building and away from water, go tothe 1st or 2nd oor and stay in the halls or other interior roomsaway from windows. Lie on the oor under a table or other sturdy object.Be Alert For... Tornadoesthey are often spawned by hurricanes. The calm eye of the stormit may seem like the storm isover, but after the eye passes, the winds will change directionand quickly return to hurricane force. They are very reputable. They are just so good. The shade has a remote to open and close. It also has a hand crank in case electricity goes out. The material is like bulletproof. We also use the shade as a form of security at night. They are a great company and they stand by everything they do. Nancy G. 7. Discover the Genius of Smart Companies GetSmartCompanies.com Page 12 CHARLOTTE COUNTY EVACUATION ZONESFamily Emergency Inspect your home for items that can move, fall, break or catchre and correct them.Plan Checklist Have your family learn basic safety measures, such as CPR andStorm Smart 2102 Hurricane Resource Guide StormSmart.com Page 13 GLADES COUNTYwww.CharlotteCountyFL.comrst aid, how to use a re extinguisher, and how and when to"To exceed expectations in the delivery of public services."Charlotte County Governmentturn off water, gas and electricity in your home.responsibilities as to its use. This is not a survey or is it to be used for design. Reflected Dimensions are for Informational purposes only and may have been rounded to the nearest tenth. For precise dimensions, please refer to recorded plats and related documents. Copyright 2011 PortThis map is a representation of compiled public information. It is believed to be an accurate and true depiction for the stated purpose, but Charlotte County and its employees make no guaranties, implied or otherwise, to the accuracy, or completeness. We therefore do not accept anyM:DepartmentsLISProjectsStormSurgeZonesEvacuationZones.mxd Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local2 Milesemergency number. . Keep enough supplies in your home for at least 3 days. MAJORAssemble an emergency supplies kit. Store these supplies in0sturdy, easy-to-carry containers, such as backpacks or dufe STORM1bags. Keep important documents in a waterproof container.Keep a smaller emergency supplies kit in the trunk of your car.2 HURRICANE Practice and maintain your plan. Ensure your family knows 7 6 5 4 74meeting places, phone numbers and safety rules. Conduct MajorTIPSdrills. Test your smoke detectors and NWR monthly and changeStorm Hurricanethe batteries at least once each year. Test and recharge your Tips!re extinguisher(s) according to manufacturers instructions. ? ?Replace stored water and food every 6 months.Emergency Supplies Kit Checklist:___ At least a 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person, Gather information about hazards. Contact your local National Evacuation Routesper day)Weather Service ofce, emergency management ofceand American Red Cross chapter. Find out what type of ___ At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food___ At least one change of clothing and shoes per person Non Evacuation Zoneemergencies could occur and how you should respond. Learnyour communitys warning signals and evacuation plans. Assess ___ One blanket or sleeping bag per personyour risks and identify ways to make your home and property ___ First-aid kitmore secure.___ Battery-powered NWR and a portable radio 7 6 5 4 74 DESOTO COUNTY Meet with your family to create an emergency plan. Pick two ___ Emergency toolsplaces to meet: a spot outside your home for an emergency, $ b " ! E___ Flashlight, extra batteriessuch as re, and a place away from your neighborhood in case o )___ Extra set of car keysLEGEND 7 6 5 4 v ) 768you cant return home. Choose an out-of-state friend as yourfamilys point of contact for everyone to call if the family gets ___ Credit card and cashseparated. Discuss what you would do if advised to evacuate.___ Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members LEE COUNTY___ Prescription and non-prescription medicines C D Implement your plan.7654765A $ b " ! 7 6 5 4 765 7 6 5 4 765 Post emergency telephone numbers by the phone.7654 R 776 VE Install safety features in your house, such as smoke alarms and RIPEAC E ) v 7 6 5 4 769re extinguishers.Punta Gorda CHARLOTTE COUNTYCity of A B CHARLOTTEHARBORWe feel the process went excellent from the beginning to end. They were very professional about the whole Evacuation Zones SARASOTA COUNTYestimating process. They showed up at the scheduled time and nished as scheduled. They cleaned up the v )work area and left it as they found it. The installation has worked awlessly since it was installed. John R. ACharlotte, FL by Charlotte County Prepared 09-2011 by John M.ER RIVThe quality of work that was performed was impeccable. They were always courteous and took the time toexplain everything. Their integrity was unquestionable, which meant everything to me. Dave & Rose G. A AK K MY 7 6 5 4 771Metadata available upon request Gift Certificate Source: CCGIS, EOC Stateplane Projection SARASOTA COUNTYA 7 6 5 4 Datum: NAD83 775 Units: Meters Main OfceLand Information MEXICO 6182 Idlewild StreetBrian RistGULFSection OFFort Myers, FL 33966 Authorized by: Brian RistThis entitles you to $500 towards a purchase of $5,0007654 239.274.2757776 *Restrictions Apply | License #CGC1519801 or more of storm protection for your home*Cannot be combined with any other offers. Must be presented at time of purchase. 8. Lee County, Florida, September 20, 2011: Storm Smart Industries installed free hurricane protection on the Center for Visually Impaired Persons because of the centers winningStorm SmartDiscover the Genius of Smart Companies GetSmartCompanies.com Page 14 submission in Storm Smarts We Care program. Hurricane Resource Crossword Puzzle Storm Smart 2102 Hurricane Resource Guide StormSmart.com Page 15 This really does my heart good. We donate something every year, and this time the workers and I are really pleased to install the shutters at this center, said Mike Killeen of Storm Smart. I call it a privilege to give back to the community. Storm Smart is covering all costs associated with this project, which includes all material, manufacturing, and installation. TheACROSS Win $100 gift card hurricane protection, which is worth nearly $14,000, will help3. In which county is Parkside Elementary listed protect the 10,000-square-foot building from storm damage. COMPANIES as a shelter?To Home Depot! The center, located in North Fort Myers, has been open for 30 4. Which one of our shutters rolls up into a hood? years and has never had any protection against any tropical storms or hurricanes. 6. In 2012, which hurricane name starts I am thrilled to get these shutters and the other protections, said Margaret Lincoln, director of with "N"? the center. 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