2014 Naples Daily News Hurricane Guide

Published on May 2016 | Categories: Types, Presentations | Downloads: 33 | Comments: 0 | Views: 271

of x

No matter the predictions, it only takes one storm. Get ready with the Naples Daily News hurricane guide today.

Content

View "Before, During and After the Storm" online video tips
at hurricane2014.com with meteorologists John Patrick,
Allyson Rae and Cody Murphy from our news partner ABC7.
Read John's introduction on page 5.
2H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 3H
4H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
YOUR PREPAREDNESS GUIDE
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeee222222222222220000000000000001111111111111144444444444444 014
.....cccccccccooooooooommmmmmmmm
View"Before, During and After the Storm" online video tips
at hurricane2014.comwithmeteorologists John Patrick,
AllysonRae and Cody Murphy fromour news partner ABC7.
ReadJohn's introduction on page 5.
Get extra
copies of
Hurricane
2014 at
roduction on page 5.
Your guide through the storm.
Look for the display at your
neighborhood Sunshine Ace store.
There’s a Sunshine Ace near you:
Downtown Naples: 141 Tamiami Trail North
East Naples: 4929 Rattlesnake Hammock Road
Marco Island: 1720 San Marco Road
Golden Gate: 11673 Collier Blvd (of of Golden Gate Pkwy)
Bonita Springs: 9100 Bonita Beach Road
San Carlos: 18911 Tamiami Trail South
HURRICANE2014.COM | Welcome Page
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 5H
Hurricane Season 2014
is underway in Southwest
Florida, and a below-
average season, as far
as the number of named
storms in the Atlantic Ba-
sin, is predicted for this
season.
Keep in mind, it only
takes one strike from a
storm to make it a bad sea-
son.
The 2013 season pro-
duced 14 named tropical
storms, of which two be-
came hurricanes.
Of those two hurricanes,
there were no major hur-
ricanes with wind speeds
of more than 110 mph. That
was the ﬁrst time since
1982 a hurricane season
produced only two hurri-
canes.
The worst storm of the
2013 season was Hurri-
cane Ingrid, which caused
$1.5 billion in damage and
23 fatalities in Mexico and
Texas. The name Ingrid
was retired from the list
of storm names as a result.
It will be replaced with
Imelda for the 2019 Atlan-
tic hurricane season.
For the 2014 hurricane
season, the forecast team
at Colorado State Universi-
ty, one of the most respect-
ed tropical forecasting en-
tities, is predicting nine
named tropical storms, of
which three will become
hurricanes.
And of those three
hurricanes, one will be-
come a major hurricane
with winds of more than
110 mph. Their latest fore-
cast was issued April 10.
Although there is no
way to predict exactly
where a storm will de-
velop and track, Colorado
State University predicts
Southwest Florida will
have a lower-than-normal
strike probability from the
one major hurricane that is
predicted for this season.
The U.S. East Coast,
including the peninsula
of Florida (and Southwest
Florida) has a 20 percent
chance of getting hit by
one of these storms. The
strike probability aver-
age for the past century is
31 percent.
Phil Klotzbach, William
Gray and the staf at Colo-
rado State University said
this forecast is based on a
new extended-range early
April statistical prediction
scheme that was devel-
oped utilizing 29 years of
past data.
They anticipate a below-
average Atlantic Basin hur-
ricane season because of
the combination of a rela-
tively high likelihood of
an El Niño and a relatively
cool tropical Atlantic.
El Niño is a warming of
the ocean surface tempera-
tures in the Paciﬁc, which
afects wind patterns and
can trigger both ﬂoods and
droughts in diferent parts
of the globe.
We in Southwest Florida
need to remember that it
only takes one hurricane
making landfall to make
it an active season for us,
and we need to prepare
the same for every season,
regardless of how much
activity is predicted.
As the chief meteorolo-
gist at ABC 7, I can prom-
ise you that by watching
me and the StormWarn 7
Hurricane Team of me-
teorologists every day,
either on WZVN-TV or
online at www. abc-7.
com, you will not only get
Southwest Florida’s most
accurate weather fore-
cast but also always will
be informed of where a
threatening storm is, how
it is behaving and exactly
when the threat to South-
west Florida would be, if a
threat indeed exists.
But that information
will not do you much
good unless you take the
initiative before there is
a threat.
That is why you need
to read this Hurricane
Guide, formulate a plan
and be prepared, just in
case one of those nine fore-
cast storms tracks toward
Southwest Florida.
Even in a below-average
hurricane season, you
still need to prepare
ABC7 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST
JOHN
PATRICK
INDEX
BEFORE THE STORM
6 ............. Prep, terms, names
7 .............Apps, social media
8 .............Storm kits, websites
10 ...........Life cycle of a hurricane
11 .......... Protecting your pool
12 ...........Protecting your home
14 ...........Window coverings
15 ...........Getting trees ready
16 ...........Protecting boats
18 ...........Planning for pets
19 ...........Special-needs shelters
19 ...........Medical records
20 ..........Generators
21 ...........Important phone numbers
22-23 .....List of shelters
25-26 .....Insurance
26 ...........Major hurricanes, intensity
27 ...........How the storm grows
37 ...........El Niño
DURING THE STORM
27 ...........Stay safe at home
28 ...........Collier roads
29 ...........Lee roads
32 ...........Tornadoes, other threats

AFTER THE STORM
33 ...........Roof repairs
36 ...........Contractors
We in Southwest Florida need to remember that it
only takes one hurricane making landfall to make it
an active season for us, and we need to prepare the
same for every season, regardless of how much
activity is predicted.
DAILY NEWS FILE
BEFORE THE STORM | Prep, terms, names
6H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
■ Tropical disturbance: The initial stage of
what could become a hurricane forming in
the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf. It’s a moving
area of thunderstorms in the tropics that
has an identity for 24 hours or longer.
■ Tropical depression: The next step
up in a system’s formation. It’s an
organized system in which the clouds and
thunderstorms have a deﬁned circulation.
It has maximum sustained winds of 38 mph
or less.
■ Tropical storm: An organized system
of strong thunderstorms with deﬁned
circulation and maximum sustained winds
from 39 mph to 73 mph.
■ Hurricane: A weather system intensiﬁes
and shows a well-deﬁned circulation and
becomes a hurricane. In the Atlantic and
Gulf, these are called hurricanes once
maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph
or higher. These are called typhoons in the
Paciﬁc, west of the international date line,
and cyclones in the Indian Ocean.
■ Tropical storm watch: When tropical
storm conditions can create a threat within
48 hours.
■ Tropical storm warning: A warning that
tells coastal residents to expect tropical
storm-force conditions in the deﬁned
area within 36 hours.
■ Hurricane watch: Issued when there
is a threat of hurricane conditions within
48 hours.
■ Hurricane warning: People in the
affected area should immediately ﬁnish
preparations to protect life and property. It
means sustained winds of 74 mph or more
are expected in a speciﬁed area in 36 hours
or less.
■ Storm surge: This is an abnormal
increase in the Atlantic or Gulf water
above tidal levels. As a hurricane sweeps
onto land, it pushes the water with it to
create storm surge. This can be the most
devastating part of a storm along the coast.
Sources: National Hurricane Center and emergency
management offices
HURRICANE TERMS
Daily News staf
Have a plan.
It doesn’t matter if you are
evacuating or staying locally
when a hurricane approach-
es; you still need a plan.
According to emergency
managers, the plan should
cover where you will go and
the route to get there, as
well as ﬁguring out an alter-
nate route in case there are
roadblocks or intense trafc
along your main route, pre-
venting you from using it.
Because people tend to
have more than one place
where their lives are cen-
tered, such as at home and
work or school, you might
need multiple plans, Federal
Emergency Management
Agency ofcials say.
This should be taken
into account when making
an evacuation plan for your
entire family.
Emergency managers
suggest you plan a depar-
ture time and communicate
your travel plans to loved
ones. If evacuating, know
ahead of time what you
will take with you; where
shelters, hotels, friends or
family members' homes
are that you can go to; and
what preparations you will
make to your home in time
to leave before roads start to
get crowded.
When hurricane season
starts, that’s the best time
to make sure you have the
materials to protect and
prepare your home rather
than waiting until a warn-
ing is issued.
Here are some tips from
emergency managers and
websites:
■If evacuating, an old-
fashioned road map might
be helpful if you are going to
an unfamiliar place, in case
there is no GPS or mobile
connection.
■If you are planning to
go to an evacuation shelter
or hotel, have your shelter
supply kit packed and ready
ahead of time.
■If you plan to stay at
home, emergency manag-
ers say, make sure you have
all the supplies necessary to
be on your own for three to
seven days in case the pow-
er to your area is out.
■If a storm is threaten-
ing the area, listen to and
connect with local media
for information and actions
to be taken.
In addition, emergency
managers say you should
plan to:
■Fuel your vehicle to
avoid lines at the pumps and
keep it properly maintained
for distance travel.
■Bring in outdoor ob-
jects such as lawn furniture.
■Install your storm shut-
ters or plywood and secure
all doors.
■Prepare boats and
pools as appropriate.
■Turn up refrigerators
and freezers to their cold-
est settings.
■Turn of and unplug
small appliances and elec-
tronics that aren’t needed.
■If you evacuate, turn of
your air conditioner. If you
stay at home and the power
goes of, turn of your air
conditioner. Turn it back
on after power has been re-
stored in your area.
■Turn of liquid propane
tanks.
■Fill sinks and bathtubs
with water.
■Get extra cash ahead
of time.
■Let friends and family
know how you will com-
municate with them before
and after the storm, such
as via Facebook or Twitter.
Another idea is to designate
someone out of town whom
you will communicate with
to let them know of your
plans and how you are do-
ing. Then instruct others to
call that designated person
for information about you.
It is usually easier for you
to call out of the area after
a storm than it is for others
to call into the area.
■Be sure your phone and
social media contacts are up
to date for communicating
what your situation is here.
Evacuating or staying?
■ Arthur
■ Bertha
■ Cristobal
■ Dolly
■ Edouard
■ Fay
■ Gonzalo
■ Hanna
■ Isaias
■ Josephine
■ Kyle
■ Laura
■ Marco
■ Nana
■ Omar
■ Paulette
■ Rene
■ Sally
■ Teddy
■ Vicky
■ Wilfred
STORM NAMES | 2014
ASSOCIATED PRESS/NOAA
Hurricane Isabel in 2003.
Worrying about
his irreplaceable
belongings being
lost in a tidal surge,
Bonita Springs
resident Joshua
Esters, 71, places
what he can in the
back of his pickup
in preparation for
Tropical Storm Fay's
arrival in 2008.
DAILY NEWS FILE
BEFORE THE STORM | Apps, social media
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 7H
By Daily News staf
Hurricanes and thunderstorms rule
Southwest Florida’s summer weather.
Forty percent of all U.S. hurricanes
hit Florida. On top of that, Southwest
Florida sees anywhere between
75 and 100 days a year with thunder
and lightning, most of which occur in
the summer.
About 1 out of every 10 thunder-
storms becomes severe. Pair that with
hurricane season right around the
corner, and Florida’s severe weather
proﬁle quickly comes into focus.
When one of these potentially
deadly storms hits, your best course
of action is to take cover in an interior
room away from windows. Knowing
when the storm will hit can give you
and your family the extra minutes you
might need to take cover.
A simple app on your smartphone
can alert your family well in advance
of any hurricane, thunderstorm, tor-
nado, or ﬂood. Storm Shield turns
your iOS or Android smartphone into
an emergency weather radio you can
carry with you everywhere.
Storm Shield sends severe weather
alerts for your exact location using
storm-based alerts. These alerts help
reduce false alarms by alerting you to
severe weather based on your exact
location within a county.
The E.W. Scripps Co., the parent
company for the Daily News and
naplesnews.com, created the Storm
Shield app. It’s available in the Apple
iTunes store, the Google Play store and
at www.stormshieldapp.com. There is
also a link in the “promotions” section
of the home page at naplesnews.com.
Storm Shield Meteorologist Jason
Meyers monitors severe weather
events across the country and helps to
provide forecasts to naplesnews.com
when large systems approach land.
Storm
Shield app
keeps you
informed
By Jacob Carpenter
[email protected]
239-213-6042
With technology more
pervasive than ever, there’s
no shortage of ways to learn
about an incoming storm.
Collier and Lee county
emergency management
teams, as well as state and
national organizations, have
created multiple outlets for
disseminating information
to residents about impend-
ing bad weather.
Here’s a sampling of ways
to get informed and ways to
plan to stay connected when a
hurricane is headed our way:
DIAL 511
For evacuation and travel
information, a free call to 511
provides instant, local up-
dates on evacuation routes,
road closures, bridge shut-
downs and more through the
Florida Department of Trans-
portation. The information is
also available at www.ﬂ511.
com, which ofers sign-up
personalized alerts by email,
text or phone. For 511 infor-
mation through Twitter, fol-
low @FL511_Southwest.
CODERED
Using CodeRED, a reverse
911 system that sends emer-
gency alerts and informa-
tion to phones and email ad-
dresses, both Collier and Lee
county emergency manage-
ment teams can get you quick
information. Registration is
needed for unlisted phone
numbers and cellphones.
There’s not a short link for
signing up, but typing “Col-
lier County CodeRED” into
a search engine takes you
to a link, while Lee County
provides a link at the bottom
of its www.leeeoc.com
website.
LOCAL WEBSITES
Collier County govern-
ment runs its operations
through www.collierem.
org, its hub for information
before, during and after a
storm. In Lee County, www.
leeeoc.com is the center for
emergency management
information. Both websites
contain area-speciﬁc infor-
mation on ways to prepare
for and recover from a hur-
ricane, and are updated dur-
ing a storm with important,
timely information.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media ofers several
ways to obtain updates. Col-
lier County regularly posts
information on Facebook
(facebook.com/CollierEM)
and Twitter (@CollierEM),
as does Lee County on
both sites (facebook.com/
LCEMFL; @LeeEOC).
Local media organizations
also regularly post information
through social media, including
the Daily News (facebook.
com/naplesnews; @NDN)
and NBC-2 (facebook.com/
NBC2News; @NBC2Weath-
er).
APPS
In Lee County, iPhone and
Android users can download
an app that provides real-
time information and a map
detailing evacuation zones.
Search “LeeEvac” in your
App Store to download the
tool. Collier County doesn’t
provide a similar mobile app.
The state ofers an app, titled
“Florida 511,” for regional
and state information, while
several national weather or-
ganizations, including the
Weather Channel, ofer free
mobile apps.
Technology aids Collier, Lee
residents in storm tracking
DAILY NEWS FILE
Emergency response workers from around Lee County, including Bill Floyd, left, and Werner Duswald,
right, meet in 2004 at the Lee County Emergency Operating Center for a hurricane preparedness meeting.
HURRICANE2014.COM
A resource on how to prepare for
hurricane season and a special sale on
the StormShield smartphone app that
simulates a weather radio.
BEFORE THE STORM | Kits, websites
8H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
Here are some important
hurricane-related websites to
know:
n www.naplesnews.com/
hurricane: When severe weather
threatens, this is your source for
the latest information you need.
Get breaking news about weather
events on your computer, tablet
or cellphone. Bookmark your
computer to this page during
hurricane season. Find complete
local, state and national news
here during storms. Use the
site for hurricane preparedness
information, such as local shelters
and evacuation routes, and tips
you will need before, during and
after a storm. Sign up for email
alerts or RSS feeds.
n www.collierem.org: Redirects
to Collier County’s Emergency
Management site, which offers
links to its All Hazards Guide,
disaster recovery information,
emergency contacts, pet
information, a hurricane seminar
schedule and other information.
n www.leeeoc.com: Lee
County’s Emergency Management
site features frequently asked
questions and links to its
preparedness guide, Special
Needs Program, hurricane
shelters and evacuation routes.
n www.ﬂoridadisaster.org:
The Florida Division of Emergency
Management site provides
information on current conditions,
disaster plans to protect families,
homes and businesses. Versions
are available in English and
Spanish.
n www.nhc.noaa.gov: National
Hurricane Center site, which
includes satellite imagery, tropical
storm information, marine
forecasts, hurricane awareness
material and hurricane forecast
models.
n www.weather.gov: National
Weather Service site, which
includes a map showing weather
warnings, forecasts and national
satellite and radar imagery. Click
on the map of Florida on the site’s
main map to see local weather
conditions along the lower Gulf
Coast and in South Florida.
n www.weather.gov/os/
hurricane: National Weather
Service hurricane awareness site
for information.
ON THE WEB
HURRICANE SUPPLY KIT
DON’T PANIC! BE PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON
Flashlight
Compass
Pliers
Cable
ties
Scissors
Manual
Hand
sanitizer
Eating
utensils
Extra
batteries
Tissues
Candles
Battery
powered
radio
Soap
Baby
supplies
Waterproof
storage
container
Bedding

Cooler
Aluminum
foil
Sunscreen
Unscented
chlorine
bleach
Duct
tape
.
Plates
and cups
It’s never too early to assemble
everything your family will need
in case of disaster. These include
food and water, tools, ﬁrst aid
and miscellaneous supplies. The
following items are recom-
mended for inclusion in a 72-hour
disaster survival kit.
Bottled
water
Portable
lamp
Bug
repellant
Toilet
paper
can opener
Trash
bags
Utility knife
Needle
and
thread
Tarp
clips
Pen and
paper
Waterproof
matches Tarp
Weather
radio
Plastic
bags in
a variety
of sizes
Extension
cord
FOOD AND WATER
 One gallon of water
per person, per day
 Ready-to-eat canned
meats, vegetables
and fruit
 Canned juices
 Canned soup
 High-energy food
(peanut butter and jelly,
crackers, trail mix,
granola bars)
 Vitamins
 Comfort foods
(cookies, candy, tea)
 Special dietary
needs for infants
and the elderly
TOOLS
 Tool kit (nails, screws,
hammer, wrench,
screwdriver, etc.)
 Handsaw, ax or
chainsaw
 Fire extinguisher
 Ladder
 Portable generator
 Wheelbarrow
 Shovel or rake
 Sandbags
 Rope
 Jumper cables
DAILY NEWS FILE Sources: AAA Insurance Agency; American Red Cross, Florida chapter; Collier County Emergency Management
 Local road map
 Utility gloves
 Rain gear
 Sturdy shoes or
workboots
 Bucket, mop, broom
and cleaning supplies
 Caulking
 Plastic bucket with
tight lid
 Plastic storage
containers
 Battery-operated
cellphone charger
 Can opener
FIRST AID
 First-aid book
 Sterile adhesive bandage
 Dust mask
 Gauze pads
 Adhesive tape
 2-inch and 3-inch sterile
roller bandages
 Cotton balls
 Small scissors
 Tweezers
 Antibacterial hand gel
 Whistle to signal for help
 Antiseptic
 Thermometer
 Petroleum jelly
 Safety pins
 Soap
 Latex gloves
 Non-prescription
(aspirin and nonaspi-
rin pain reliever,
anti-diarrhea
medication, antacid,
syrup of Ipecac,
laxative) and
prescription drugs
 Itch relief
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 9H
CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION239-394-8885
[email protected] | WWW.DSMS1.COM | VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
CT US TODAY FOR A FREE CONSSUULTATIOONN239-39944-8885
INC.
IF YOU SEE this
ONYOUR SEAWALL
A
C
T
N
O
W
!
Don’t Wait For
this
O
R t
h
i
s
t
h
i
s
O
R
BEPROACTIVE
- SECUREYOUR
SEAWALLDURING
HURRICANESEASON
The average 100’ seawall
will cost over $55,000
toreplace. WithDSMS,
your cost will be below
$10,000. Inandout in
one day andnodamage
toyour landscaping,
yardor dock.
FinancingAvailableFor
QualifedIndividuals
CONTAC NTAC
T
H
E
R
E
A
R
E
A
L
T
E
R
N
A
T
IV
E
S
T
O
N
E
W
S
E
A
W
A
L
L
S
.
10H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
BEFORE THE STORM | How the storm grows
LIFE CYCLE OF A HURRICANE
How the giant whirlwinds that feed on hot, tropical winds develop
 Some air moves inward
and sinks into storm center
forming the eye, a relatively
calm, clear low-pressure area
 Air below 40,000 feet ﬂows toward storm center and is whirled upward
 Air above 40,000 feet circulates in opposite direction
 Hot air spirals up eyewall, creating strongest winds and torrential rains
 Spiraling bands of
wind, rain can occur up
to 240 miles from center;
can spin off tornadoes
TROPICAL
DISTURBANCE
Thunderstorms
form over the
ocean as
warm, wet air
rises and hits
cold air; winds
off African
coast move
storms
westward
TROPICAL
DEPRESSION
Storms gather
into one
depression,
begin to spin
counter-clockwise
Maximum
sustained
winds: 38 mph
TROPICAL
STORM
Spiraling winds produce
turbulent seas; sea spray
absorbed into storm, which
picks up more moisture
and strength
Maximum
sustained winds:
39 to 73 mph
HURRICANE
Maximum
sustained
winds:
At least
74 mph
Cold air
Warm air
Rotation
Warm air
Cold air
Rotation
Eye of storm
NECESSARY
INGREDIENTS
 Water
temperature at
least 80°F in upper
200 feet of ocean
 Warm, humid air
 Weak winds
moving in same
direction as
developing storm
Sources: U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration; San Diego State University; “Eyewitness
Books: Weather”/KRT
1 2 3
4
Eye of storm
R
o
ta
tio
n
HURRICANE WINDOWS AND DOORS
NO SHUTTERS NEEDED
Protect your home with the
Industry’s Highest Quality and
Most Energy Efficient Impact
Windows and Doors.
Eliminate the Need
for Shutters!
Free Estimates
239-936-2900
CALL NOW
Visit Our Showroom
12140 Metro Parkway, Suite E, Ft. Myers, FL 33966
www.AffordableWindowSystems.com
BEFORE THE STORM | Protecting your pool
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 11H
By Kristine Gill
[email protected]; 239-403-6174
As Southwest Florida braces
for another hurricane season,
swimming pool experts are re-
minding homeowners how to
keep their pools secure.
The cardinal rule: Do not
drain your pool. There is a lot
of groundwater after storms,
and it could cause your pool
to ﬂoat out of the ground. The
water inside the pool will help
to weigh it down.
If you live in a low-lying area,
turn of the power to your pool
pump, unhook the plumbing
hoses and lift it higher to make
sure the pump isn’t submerged
in the event of ﬂooding.
Remove the doors to your
pool cage or screen enclosure.
If you are short on time, make
sure they are properly secured.
All pool cages and screens
have “tie-downs” on the bot-
tom, securing them to their
base. Add extra tie-downs
beyond what is required by
code and make sure the exist-
ing bolts are secure and not
corroded.
If a strong storm is headed
your way and you are pretty
sure you will lose your pool
cage, slash an X in the screens
to cut down on wind resistance,
possibly saving the structure. In-
surance will not cover the dam-
age from the cutting, but getting
the enclosure rescreened is
cheaper than replacing it.
It is important that all electric
power be turned of at the cir-
cuit breakers before the storm
hits. Any exposed electrical
equipment such as motors for
the pumps should be tightly
covered with plastic wrap (if
ﬂooding is expected, they might
be disconnected and removed).
Never throw or drop anything
into a pool that could damage
What to do to your pool before, after storm
Walt Tiburski,
left, walks
though what
remains of the
pool enclosure
belonging to
his friend Dick
Jaklitch in Bonita
Shores in 2005.
Jaklitch stayed in
his house with his
mother, Hazel,
86, and rode
out Hurricane
Wilma. "This was
the worst of the
damage," Jaklitch
said.
DAILY NEWS FILE
See POOL, 12H
PROTECTING
YOUR BUSINESS &
PERSONAL ASSETS
THROUGHOUT
SOUTHWEST
FLORIDA
579 East ElkcamCircle
Marco Island, Florida 34145
(Across from the Main Post Ofce)
PHONE: 239-963-2344 FAX: 866-774-8868
www.advancedins.com
YOUR EXPERIENCED
LOCAL AGENTS:
VIP GROVER
JOEL COX
CHRIS CLARKE
DAVE CURRY
BEFORE THE STORM | Protecting your pool, home
12H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
the pool walls or bottom (es-
pecially vinyl-lined or ﬁber-
glass). It is best to remove any
and all loose objects such as
chairs, tables, pool equipment
and even toys, which can be-
come dangerous projectiles in
high winds. If you cannot store
them inside a building, care-
fully and gently placing them
in the pool will help shield
them from the winds. Be very
careful in doing so, and re-
member, pool chemicals might
damage them. So this option is
not recommended.
After the storm
The work is not over after
the storm, especially if there is
a power outage.
Here are some tips from Lee
County Emergency Management
Services to maintain the water
quality of your pool:
■Clear debris from the water.
■Add chlorine, such as
10 percent sodium hypochlorite
granules called “shock,” to super
chlorinate the water. Be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions and maintain the
super-chlorinated state until the
electricity is restored.
■Do not allow anyone into
the super-chlorinated water.
■Be sure everything is dry
before dealing with electrical
start-up. Check your circuit break-
ers to be sure they are of before
attempting to reconnect electrical
equipment such as pump motors.
■Inspect the wiring (espe-
cially ground wires) for proper
connections. Be sure you are
following manufacturers’ in-
structions when reactivating
equipment. If electric motors
have been exposed to water, they
should be checked by a compe-
tent professional.
POOL
from 11H
Among Mother Nature’s most destructive phenomena, a hurricane’s high winds, storm surges
and inland ﬂooding can cause millions of dollars in damage. A few things can be done to
prevent wind damage, which will in turn secure the structure and prevent water from entering.
Garden tools, awnings,
grills and toys should
be anchored or sheltered
Insert wedges in
sliding patio doors; if
these are not
protected, damaging
winds will lift them
off their tracks and
blow them into the
house
Fill bathtubs and sinks
with water in case
water supply is
interrupted or contami-
nated; turn off main
water to the house
Prune dead or
dying tree limbs
Install storm panels, plywood or
shutters over all windows, skylights,
doors and open vents; tape exposed
glass to protect from shattering
Store personal papers and
irreplaceable documents
in the highest point
possible in waterproof
containers
Take pets
indoors to
shelter
them from
the storm
Secure garage
and porch doors
Lower radio and
television antennas
Set the refrigerator on maximum cold; do not open
unless necessary; keep a full stock of nonperishable items
Keep swimming pool ﬁlled to 12 inches below the edge;
cover pump and turn off the electricity; add additional chlorine
Close all outdoor
electrical outlets and
cover with duct tape
Stay in central room
on the downwind side
of the house; move to
another room as wind
direction changes
Move
furniture
away from
exposed
windows
and doors
Park your vehicle
against the garage
door and keep the
gas tank full
Turn off main
gas valve and
electricity
before the
storm hits; use
ﬂashlights
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sources: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; AccuWeather; FEMA
IN HARM’S WAY |
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 13H
This Hurricane Season...
Your Intelligent Storage Solution!
Month to Month Lease
Controlled Access
Sophisticated Surveillance System
Prorated Move-In & Reservation
One Stop Shop for Packing Supplies
Clean, Dry &Well Lit
Wide Aisles
Climate, Standard & Drive-Up Units
24 Hour Access
Attentive & Knowledgeable Staff
Boat & RV Parking
U-Haul Truck Rentals
13271 Metro Parkway
Ft. Myers, FL 33966
239-561-0311
[email protected]
1120 Gladiolus Drive
Ft. Myers, FL 33903
239-437-6063
[email protected]
6810 Collier Blvd.
Naples, FL 34144
239-793-7867
[email protected]
156000 Old 41 North
Naples, FL 34110
239-5 96-9099
[email protected]
BEFORE THE STORM | Window coverings
14H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
Daily News staf
When searching for window protection,
the International Hurricane Protection
Association says to look for shutters and
windows that are classiﬁed as “hurricane
protection products.”
These are the types of window protec-
tion:
■Accordion shutters — These folding,
permanent shutters slide into installed
tracks to protect windows and doors. They
work well to protect sliding glass doors and
condominiums because no storage is re-
quired.
■Roll-down shutters — These elastic or
hand-cranked shutters slide vertically to
cover windows and doors. They are quick
and easy when securing your home before
a storm. Roll-downs work well on windows
with no outside access.
■Storm panels — These vertical shutters
are stored in a stack and are installed at the
time of the storm.
■Plywood — Plywood doesn’t provide
the best protection for your home, and
most plywood shutters don’t meet the new
building code or insurance industry stan-
dards. They should be used as a last resort.
No insurance discounts will be ofered if
you use plywood shutters. If not secured
well, they can become ﬂying objects and
aren’t efective in protecting sliding glass
doors and big windows. Installation can be
time-consuming and dif cult; don’t work
alone.
■Window ﬁlm — Window ﬁlm isn’t a sub-
stitute for shutters. While it helps reduce
the amount of broken glass that ﬂies around
after the storm, there also is potential for
the ﬁlm to collapse if hit. Window ﬁlm also
doesn’t qualify under the current building
code as approved hurricane protection for
single-family dwelling units.
Source: International Hurricane Protection Association
Protecting your windows, the various ways
4
3
2
2

BATTEN DOWN: HOW TO INSTALL PLYWOOD SHUTTERS
Plywood shutters offer inexpensive protection from ﬂying debris during a hurricane, and can be installed on all types of homes. Cutting and prepping
the plywood takes about an hour per window, but shutters can be mounted in a matter of minutes for each one. Here are some installation tips from
the National Hurricane Center:
Large windows and
windows without insets
Materials
 5/8-inch exterior grade plywood
 Varnish or paint to waterproof wood
 Circular or handsaw
 Drill with bits
 Eye protection and work gloves
 Bolts (lag or barrel) or wood screws
 Hammer
 Wrench
 Large washers
 Lead anchors
Measure the window and add
8 inches to both the height and
width to provide a 4-inch
overlap on each side. This
technique will hold up under
weaker storm conditions, but
strong winds can seep in and
tear the plywood off.
Space 3/8-inch lag bolts, washers
and lead anchors at 12-inch intervals.
Holes in center of
plywood for pressure
equalization.
Space 3/8-inch lag bolts,
washers and anchors at
12-inch intervals.
Small windows and insets
If there is at least a 2-inch inset,
cut plywood to ﬁt snugly into it.
This way, hurricane-force winds
can’t seep under the plywood.
Use 3- or 4-inch
heavy-duty barrel
bolts.
Drill bolt holes in the window
recess. Make the holes just
large enough for the bolts.
Large openings
For French doors or sliding
glass doors, shutters need
2-by-4 bracing. This bracing
can be two 2-by-4s at the
middle and bottom of the two
sheets of plywood, evenly
spaced. Attach 2-by-4s with
2-inch, 10-gauge wood
screws.
Holes in center of plywood
for pressure equalization.
D
a
i
l
y

N
e
w
s
BEFORE THE STORM | Getting trees ready
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 15H
Daily News staf
The job of getting a tree ready for hurri-
cane season starts the day it is planted.
Avoid planting the tree under power lines,
which can be damaged when limbs fall on
them or brush against them.
Plant small trees closer to a house for
shade rather than planting large trees, which
are more hazardous in a storm, even if they
are planted farther away.
After the tree is planted, it requires on-
going pruning to keep it up to the task of
hurricane survival and to avoid having to
take drastic measures to get it into wind-
resistant shape.
Overpruned trees can grow top-
heavy or unbalanced. Mainly interior
branches and dead or diseased wood
should be removed. Use a certiﬁed arborist.
As a storm approaches, coconuts and
dead palm fronds should be removed to keep
from becoming missiles.
Palms shouldn’t have all their fronds re-
moved: This can make the tree unhealthy
and more prone to snapping. Remove only
brown or half-brown fronds.
While there are no guarantees when it
comes to trees and hurricanes, some trees
are more resistant to hurricanes than others.
Here’s a list:
Good: Most palm trees, magnolia, crepe
myrtle, lignum vitae, live oak, tamarind,
geiger tree, mango.
Bad: Ficus, earleaf acacia, tabebuia, citrus
trees, carrotwood, royal poinciana, banyan,
sea hibiscus, eucalyptus, Norfolk pine.
A tree’s survival in a storm depends on
how well its root structure is developed,
the wetness of the ground and the health
of the tree.
Healthy, trimmed trees will survive storm better
DAILY NEWS FILE
The Smith family of Bonita Springs watches in 2005 as workers from M. Davis Maintenance Inc. remove
the 70-year-old live oak tree from their backyard that was felled by Hurricane Wilma and damaged three
properties.
Wind Safe Shutters, LLC., 27499 RiverviewCenter Blvd., Bonita Springs www.windsafeshutters.com
Best Service...
Multiple Products...
Superior Quality...
Best Warranty inthe Industry
We are your HurricaneProtectionSpecialists Ofering:
™
YOUR HURRI C ANE P ROT E C T I ON S P E C I AL I S T S
$
350
OFF
VALIDTHROUGH2014
HURRICANE SEASON.
FOR HURRICANE PROTECTION?
WHY
SHOULD
BE
YOUR
ROLLDOWNS • ACCORDIONS • IMPACTWINDOWS/DOORS
INFINITY SCREENLANAIS • CLEAR PANELS • GARAGE DOORS
VETERAN
OWNED
Call Bill for aFREEEstimate
(239) 209-1847
BEFORE THE STORM | Protecting boats
16H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
Daily News staf
A day on the open water might
be the perfect answer for a hot sum-
mer day, but experts said boaters
should start preparations now to
gear up for summer storm season.
And when a storm is brewing,
boaters should have a plan, seek
shelter in a safe place — and not
try to ride out a storm on a boat,
the Collier County Sherif’s Ofce
recommends.
While there is little a boater can
do to prepare a vessel in the months
and weeks before a hurricane, there
are a couple of steps boat owners
can take before hurricane season
is in full swing.
Boat owners should make
sure their docks are in good
shape, especially if they don’t
plan to remove their boats from
the water. In the weeks before a
hurricane, boat owners should
make any needed improvements
to ensure the dock holds up
Experts: Prep vital for boats for storm season
DAILY NEWS FILE
Chuck Fields, of Naples, ties up his sailboat Good as Gold at the Naples City Dock in preparation for
Tropical Storm Ernesto in August 2006. Owners were asked to double-tie their boats and put out extra
bumpers as they started getting their boats ready for Ernesto. See BOATS, 17H
HURRICANE & SECURITY
SHUTTERS
Professional Sales, Installation & Repairs
Roll Downs
Accordions
Clear Panels
Hurricane Screens
Impact Windows & Doors
Best Prices in Town!
HURRICANE
PROTECTION
STARTINGAT
$6.50
per square foot
FREE ESTIMATES 239-590-9463
www.HighWindShutters.com
We Make Your Sliding Doors Roll with EZ!
We install new rollers and
repair damaged track.
We don’t give phone guesstimates!
“We don’t sell doors, we repair
your doors to roll like new.”
Call Ron or Cheri
239.404.5730
References * Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Servicing Lee & Collier * Residential & Commercial
Most of our business comes from
referrals, it has to be done right.
We come to you for FREE, give you the exact price,
and can do the repair while we are there!
New locks, security locks and handles available.
BEFORE THE STORM | Protecting boats
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 17H
during the storm.
Boaters also should use this
time to start calling around to
mooring ﬁelds or dry docks to
see if there is space available if a
storm comes through. Don’t wait
until the last minute because you
could be out of luck, Naples ma-
rine ofcers say.
As crunchtime approaches,
folks keeping their boats in the
water should “double tie or tri-
ple tie” their boats to the docks.
Those boaters who have pulled
their boat out of the water need
to make sure it’s weighted down
and secure on the land, experts
said.
Boaters also should make
sure the bilge pump — which
can help pump water out of the
bilge if the boat takes on water
— is fully charged.
But not all boaters are locals,
and some travelers might ﬁnd
themselves cruising through
Southwest Florida at the same
time as a storm.
Boaters should stay alert for
warnings and try to evacuate —
or bypass — the area if a storm
is coming. But if that isn’t pos-
sible, boaters should heed the
warnings, secure their boats and
evacuate if county ofcials call
for an evacuation, according to
the Sherif’s Ofce.
While the city of Naples urges
those people docked at the City
Dock to evacuate and remove
their boats, travelers seeking ref-
uge can always ﬁnd a safe place
there, city ofcials said.
Once the storm passes, boat
owners should go out and check
their boats immediately. Boaters
should notify ofcials immedi-
ately if there are any problems,
like a missing boat or a fuel line
leak.
But summer boating isn’t just
about staying safe during storms,
and boaters should take steps to
ensure they’re staying safe when
they’re on the water all summer
long.
Boats within the state are re-
quired to be equipped with eas-
ily accessible ﬂotation devices
for each person on the boat. The
boat’s captain or operator should
make a plan outlining all of the
information about the boat, in-
cluding the route of travel, the
identities of passengers, safety
equipment and the crew.
According to the U.S. Coast
Guard vessel safety checklist,
boats 16 feet or longer must have
on board a throwable ﬂotation
device that is accessible to pas-
sengers. Vessels of this size also
must have three-day and three-
night pyrotechnic visual distress
signals, such as a ﬂare, or one
daytime non-pyrotechnic de-
vice, such as a ﬂag, and one non-
pyrotechnic device, such as auto
SOS lights.
Anyone looking for more
boating safety information
can call the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary Station 93 in Naples:
239-261-7375.
BOATS
from 16H
DAILY NEWS FILE
Shirley and Robert Leonhard survey the damage on the Indian River
Lagoon next to a boat that was washed up on the hard deck in Fort Pierce
in 2004 after Hurricane Frances hit.
239-348-9444
Pelican Bay & Other References Available
Licensed & Insured 24 Years • CGC034757
IMPACT WINDOWS AND DOORS
HURRICANE SHUTTER PROTECTION
• Bath/Kitchen Remodeling
• Granite/Corian tops
• Plumbing/electrical
• Tile/marble
• Pressure clean/painting
• Cabinets and Carpentry
• Tub to shower conversions
BEFORE THE STORM | Pets
18H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
By Aisling Swift
[email protected]; 239-263-4739
Hurricane forecasters are predicting three
hurricanes — one major — this year, so pet
owners must be prepared to take care of Fido
and Flufy if a major storm hits.
Both Collier and Lee counties have pet-
friendly hurricane evacuation shelters. Pet
owners who take their dogs to pet-friendly
shelters must bring proper identiﬁcation and
tags, printed proof that vaccinations are cur-
rent and their own pet supplies.
Dog owners should bring crates or impact-
resistant carriers with bedding, nonperish-
able food and water for up to 14 days, sturdy
bowls, medication (if required), pee pads, a
leash or harness. Cat owners should bring a
litter box, scoop, an impact-resistant carrier
and any necessary medication.
Pets get stressed in mass-housing situ-
ations and in bad weather, so don’t forget
blankets, some favorite toys, treats or chew
toys, along with ﬂea collars and ﬂea drops to
ensure your pet doesn’t get ﬂeas from other
pets.
Include pets in your hurricane plan
DAILY NEWS FILE
Emily Crosby watches Animal Control Ofﬁcer Donna Williamson carry her 5-year-old cocker
spaniel named Fella during an animal evacuation effort in 2005 in Naples. Williamson picked
up the pets of special needs patients who could not care for the animals themselves as Hur-
ricane Wilma approached. See PETS, 42H
BEFORE THE STORM | Special needs, medical records
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 19H
Daily News staf
Southwest Florida residents still have time before
the peak of hurricane season to store their medical
records in an electronic format and end their wor-
ries that their records could get destroyed or lost in
a storm.
Personal health records in an electronic format can
be portable and safe today from prying eyes.
Ideally, personal health records are a consolidated
record of the individual’s medical history and per-
sonal information. Having your record is important
because patients visit many medical centers and doc-
tors.
Patients automatically assume that each hospital
or medical center has safely stored their records, but
the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 in New
Orleans told a diferent story. An estimated 1 million
people lost their medical records because of Katrina’s
damage, according to federal ofcials.
In 2009, the government began a push for hospitals
and doctors to adopt electronic medical records and
ofered incentive funding for the switch.
The change proved invaluable to hospitals after
Experts: Store medical records electronically
Daily News staf
In the days before a hurri-
cane hits, Southwest Floridians
scramble to stock up on day-to-
day essentials such as water, ice
and batteries.
But for folks with special
needs, planning for a storm
should start weeks, or even
months, before the ﬁrst storm
warning.
Emergency ofcials deﬁne a
person with special needs as
someone with physical, emo-
tional, sensory or visual impair-
ment. They are residents who
aren’t able to respond indepen-
dently to emergency situations
that require evacuations.
Southwest Florida residents
with special needs should reg-
ister early with county staf and
make sure they have a plan in
place in case they cannot re-
turn home, according to county
emergency management agen-
cies.
What to do if you have spe-
cial needs:
■Collier County residents
should call Collier County
Emergency Management at
239-252-3600 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, to request an infor-
mation packet and registra-
tion application. Application
forms and more information
can be found online at www.
collierem.org at the link titled
special needs/sheltering.
■Lee County residents
should call Lee County
Emergency Management at
239-533-0622, Monday through
Friday, to request a registra-
tion form. Applications are
available at www.leeeoc.com.
Registration for these shelters
is cut of when Lee County en-
ters the ﬁve-day forecast cone.
Residents must submit a new
application each year to remain
on the special needs registry.
■Residents in both counties
are asked to bring a compan-
ion or caregiver to help with
day-to-day activities.
■People with special needs
should bring important paper-
work, medications, oxygen if
needed, bedding and personal
items to the shelter. Lee County
provides oxygen, but residents
are asked to bring a portable
tank for the trip to and from the
shelter.
■In Collier County, resi-
dents also are asked to bring
at least one gallon of drinking
water and a three-day supply of
nonperishable food or snacks.
In Lee County, food and water
are provided, but ofcials sug-
gest residents bring food and
drinks to sustain them between
meals. Lee County residents
with special dietary needs are
asked to bring food to accom-
modate those restrictions.
■Only service animals are
allowed in shelters, and other
arrangements should be made
for other pets.
■If a person’s physician de-
cides he or she needs to be cared
for in a hospital during an evacu-
ation, he or she needs to arrange
admittance before evacuation.
Register early for special-needs shelters
DAILY NEWS FILE
Lucylle Bidelman, of Naples, works on crossword puzzles in 2005 at
the special needs hurricane shelter at Palmetto Ridge High School.
DAILY NEWS FILE
Marco Island ﬁreﬁghter James Jay, second from right, talks with John Yates,
right, a Collier County EMS/paramedic, as Dr. Robert Tober works on Punta Gorda
resident Brian Litana, left, for heat exhaustion in 2004. Fireﬁghters, EMS and
paramedics from Collier County came together to help out in Charlotte County,
the area most devastated by Hurricane Charley. See RECORDS, 42H
Daily News staf
In the days before a hurri-
cane makes landfall, home-
owners scramble to purchase
a generator in case of power
failure.
However, they often don’t
take the time to learn the ins
and outs of using a generator
and the threat of carbon mon-
oxide poisoning that can cause
death.
Following Hurricane Wilma
in 2005, there was one generator-
related death in Collier County
when a 68-year-old woman died
from carbon monoxide poison-
ing after a generator was left
running in a garage. Others were
treated in emergency rooms.
In years past following
storms in Collier County, the
North Naples ﬁre department
has sent ﬁre prevention inspec-
tors around to neighborhoods
to ensure people are using their
generators in a safe manner,
department spokesman Jerry
Sanford said.
The cardinal rule is to read
the owner’s manual before us-
ing the equipment.
Other generator safety tips:
■Never use a generator in an
enclosed space or indoors, and
that includes garages. Genera-
tors produce carbon monoxide,
which is a colorless, odorless
and tasteless poisonous gas
that is a component of the gen-
erator exhaust from the engine.
The symptoms of poisoning are
subtle, but the gas is deadly.
■Plug devices directly into
the generator. Plug individual
appliances into the generator
using heavy duty, outdoor-
rated cords with a wire gauge
adequate for the appliance load.
■The generator exhaust sys-
tem is hot, so keep ﬂammable
items away.
■Never refuel your genera-
tor inside your home or while
it is hot. A serious ﬁre could
result.
■To prevent electrical
shock, do not use a generator in
wet or damp areas.
■Check all electrical cords
to make sure the insulation is
in good condition.
■Don’t operate more
appliances and equipment than
the output of the generator.
■Check the oil and fuel level
before starting your generator.
■There might be restric-
tions on generator use. Know
the rules.
■Keep gas fresh. Add stabi-
lizer if the generator sits more
than 30 days.
Generators an option if used properly
EMERGENCY HOME POWER
Source: West Miami
Discount Tool, DeWalt, Master
Distributors, Briggs & Stratton, Home Depot, HowStuffWorks.com
Graphic: Hiram Henriquez and Cindy Jones-Hulfachor, Sun-Sentinel
Some people who live in places where electric service
is often interrupted set up a backup electric generator.
PORTABLE GENERATOR
Water heater
1,200-1,600
WHAT A GENERATOR CAN POWER
Appliances can plug
directly into a generator, or
generator can be plugged
into home’s wiring, as
shown at right
Some
appliances’
electricity use
Washer/dryer
500-1,000/1,800
Microwave
600-1,500
Central air
conditioner/
heat pump
15,000 watts
Television
100-500
Computer
100-300
CONNECTING TO HOME CIRCUITS
Gasoline
engine
5 gallon
(19 liter)
fuel tank
Cord from
generator
Transfer switch
Home’s main
circuit box
STANDBY GENERATOR
Well water pump
250-500
Outlets
with circuit
breakers
Generator
Switches on automatically when power
from utility company fails
Fuel pipe
(gas or propane)
Alternator
generates
power
Control
panel
© 2004 KRT
Meter
box
Controller
detects loss
of power,
turns on
generator
Transfer
switch
 Refrigerator
 Television
Small (3,550 watts)
Medium (5,550 watts)
All the above plus
 Four more 75-watt lights
 One-burner stove
 Clock radio
 Freezer
Large
(7,550 watts)
All of the
above plus
 Water pump
 Computer
 Garage door opener
 Four 75-watt lights
 Window air conditioner
Portable generator is left outside
when running so that toxic exhaust
gases can dissipate safely
BEFORE THE STORM | Generators
20H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
Ben Gallegos
and his son,
Angel, 7, work on
putting together
and hooking up
a generator at
Manna Christian
RV Park in Bonita
Springs in 2005
as they were
without power
because of
Hurricane Wilma.
DAILY NEWS FILE
BEFORE THE STORM | Important phone numbers
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 21H
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
UTILITIES AND AGENCIES
■ Florida Power & Light: 800-468-8243
■ Lee County Electric Cooperative:
239-656-2300 or 800-599-2356
■ Collier County Utilities/Water
Department: 239-252-8999 or 239-252-6245
■ Collier County Waste Management:
239-649-2212
■ Lee County Waste Management:
239-533-8000
■ Lee County Utilities: 239-533-8845
■ Bonita Springs Utilities: 239-992-0711
■ Century Link: (239) 596-6220 (Naples) or
(239)-590-0440 (Fort Myers)
■ Comcast Xﬁnity: 800-934-6489
■ DirectTV 877-339-0093
■ Collier County Domestic Animal
Services: 239-252-7387
■ Lee County Domestic Animal Services:
239-432-2083
■ American Red Cross, Southern Gulf
Region/Collier County: 239-596-6868
■ American Red Cross, Southern Gulf
Region/Lee County: 239-278-3401
■ Salvation Army of Collier: 239-775-9447
■ Salvation Army of Lee: 239-278-1551
■ Catholic Charities, Collier County:
239-455-2655
■ Legal Aid of Collier County: 239-775-4555
■ Lee County Legal Aid Society: 239-334-6118
■ Harry Chapin Food Bank: 239-334-7007
■ Catholic Charities, Bonita Springs:
239-390-2928
NAPLES
■ Naples Police Department: 239-213-4844
Citizens who want information before and
after a hurricane can call their Community
Policing Ofﬁcers:
■ In Area 1, which covers Port Royal and
Aqualane Shores, Third Street shopping
district, Naples City Dock and Naples
Pier, call Ofﬁcer Buddy Kent Bonollo 239-213-
4869, or [email protected].
■ In Area 2, covering Old Naples, Fifth
Avenue South business district
(downtown), Tin City, Coquina Sands and
Naples Boat Landing, call Ofﬁcer Jennifer
Casciano at 239-213-4867, or jcasciano@
naplesgov.com.
■ In Area 3, which covers Gordon River,
River Park (east and west), George
Washington Carver Apartments, Oyster
Bay, Bayfront and Royal Harbor, call
Ofﬁcer Tyrone Davis at 239-213-4864, or
[email protected].
■ In Area 4, which covers Lake Park,
Coastland Center mall, Naples
Municipal Airport, Moorings Park
Retirement Resort, Naples High School,
Bear’s Paw Country Club, the Estuary
and Eagle Oak Ridge, call Ofﬁcer
Steve Walden at 239-213-4866, or
[email protected].
■ In Area 5, covering the Moorings, Park
Shore, Seagate, Gulf Shore Boulevard
and Lowdermilk Park, call Ofﬁcer
Bill Gonsalves at 239-213-4868, or
[email protected].
Naples city staff will be available to answer
residents’ questions before and after a
hurricane. Residents can call 239-213-4900.
COLLIER COUNTY
EMERGENCY — Dial 911
Emergency Information Hotline for
updates in English, Spanish and Creole —
1-888-994-NEWS (6397)
Sheriff’s Ofﬁce: 239-252-9300

FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Big Corkscrew: 239-455-1204
City of Naples: 239-213-4900
East Naples: 239-774-7111
See NUMBERS, 24H
DAILY NEWS FILE
Susan Craig, director of Communicable
Diseases and Prevention for the Collier
County Health Department, answers calls at
the Emergency Managment Center in Naples.
HURRICANE2014.COM | Collier, Lee evacuation shelters, routes
22H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
NAPLES AREA
■ 1. Barron Collier High, 5600
Cougar Drive
■ 2. Big Cypress Elementary,
3250 Golden Gate Blvd. W.
■ 3. Cypress Palm Middle,
4255 18th Ave. NE
■ 4. Corkscrew Elementary,
1065 Oil Well Road
■ 5. Oakridge Middle, 14975
Collier Blvd.
■ 6. Golden Gate Elementary,
5055 20th Place SW
■ 7. Golden Gate High, 2925
Titan Lane
■ 8. Golden Gate Middle, 2701
48th Terrace SW
■ 9. Golden Terrace
Elementary, 2965 44th
Terrace SW
■ 10. Gulf Coast High, 7878
Shark Way
■ 11. Laurel Oak Elementary,
7800 Immokalee Road
■ 12. Parkside Elementary,
5322 Texas Ave.
■ 13. Lely High, 1 Lely High
Blvd.
■ 14. Naples High, 1100 Golden
Eagle Circle
■ 15. North Naples Middle,
16165 Learning Lane
■ 16. Palmetto Ridge High,
1655 Victory Lane (special
needs shelter)
■ 17. Pelican Marsh
Elementary, 9480 Airport-
Pulling Road
■ 18. Sabal Palm Elementary,
4095 18th Ave. NE
■ 19. Vineyards Elementary,
6225 Arbor Blvd.
■ 20. Mike Davis Elementary,
3215 Magnolia Pond Drive
■ 21. N. Collier Regional Park,
15000 Livingston Road (pet-
friendly shelter, preregister)
■ 22. Lely Elementary, 8125
Lely Cultural Parkway
■ 23. Veterans Community
Park, 1895 Veterans Park
Drive
■ 31. St. Matthews House,
2001 Airport-Pulling Road S.
SEEKING SHELTER
Gulf of Mexico
Immokalee Road
E
v
e
r
g
l
a
d
e
s

B
l
v
d
.
Immokalee
Golden Gate Blvd.
Naples
2
4
5
27
13
18
28
32
19
25
10
11
16
12
41
846
29
75
41
858
3
6
8
7
9
15
24 26
29
Oil Well Road
Everglades City
C
o
l
l
i
e
r

B
l
v
d
.
S
a
n

M
a
r
c
o

R
o
a
d
Marco
Island
30
20
31
22
1
21
23
17
G
o
o
d
l
e
t
t
e
-
F
r
a
n
k

R
o
a
d
L
i
v
i
n
g
s
t
o
n

R
o
a
d
COLLIER COUNTY
HURRICANE
EVACUATION
ROUTES AND
SHELTERS
NAPLES AREA
1. Barron Collier High
5600 Cougar Drive
2. Big Cypress Elem.
3250 Golden Gate Blvd. W.
3. Cypress Palm Middle
4255 18th Ave. NE
4. Corkscrew Middle
1165 County Road 858
5. Oakridge Middle
14975 Collier Blvd.
6. Golden Gate Elem.
4911 20th Place S.W.
7. Golden Gate High
2925 Titan Lane
8. Golden Gate Middle
2701 48th Terrace S.W.
9. Golden Terrace
Elementary
2711 44th Terrace S.W.
10. Gulf Coast High
7878 Shark Way
11. Laurel Oak Elem.
7800 Immokalee Road
12. Parkside Elementary
5322 Texas Ave.
13. Lely High
1 Lely High Blvd.
14. Naples High
1100 Golden Eagle Circle
15. N. Naples Middle
16165 Livingston Road
16. Palmetto
Ridge High
1655 Oil Well Road
(special needs,
pre-register)
17. Pelican Marsh
Elementary
9480 Airport-Pulling Road
18. Sabal Palm
Elementary
4095 18th Ave. NE.
19. Vineyards Elem.
6225 Arbor Blvd.
20. Mike Davis
Elementary
3215 Magnolia Pond Drive
21. North Collier
Regional Park
1500 Livingston Road
(pet-friendly,
pre-register)
22. Lely Elementary
8125 Lely Cultural
Parkway
23. Veterans
Community Park
1895 Veterans Park Drive
IMMOKALEE AREA
Evacuation route
24. Immokalee Middle
313 N. Ninth St.
25. Pinecrest Elem.
313 S. Ninth St.
26. Immokalee High
701 Immokalee Drive
27. Lake Trafford Elem.
3500 Lake Trafford Road
28. Village Oaks Elem.
1601 State Road 29
29. Highlands Elementary
1101 Lake Road
30. Eden Park Elementary
3650 Westclox St.
IMMOKALEE AREA
■ 29. Highlands Elementary, 1101 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee
■ 26. Immokalee High, 701 Immokalee High, Immokalee
■ 24. Immokalee Middle, 401 N. Ninth St., Immokalee
■ 25. Pinecrest Elementary, 313 S. Ninth St., Immokalee
■ 28. Village Oaks Elementary, 1601 State Road 29, Immokalee
■ 27. Lake Trafford Elementary, 3500 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee
■ 30. Eden Park Elementary, 3650 Westclox St., Immokalee
■ 32. Immokalee Friendship House, 602 W. Main St.
DAILY NEWS FILE (3)
HURRICANE2014.COM | Collier, Lee evacuation shelters, routes
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 23H
■ Alva Elementary/
Middle
17500 Church St., Alva
■ Colonial Elementary
3800 Schoolhouse Road
E., Fort Myers
■ Diplomat Elementary
1115 Northeast 16th
Terrace, Cape Coral
■ Diplomat Middle
1039 N.E. 16th Terrace,
Cape Coral
■ East Lee County High
715 Thomas-Sherwin
Ave., Lehigh Acres
■ Harns Marsh
Elementary
1800 Unice Ave. N.,
Lehigh Acres
■ Island Coast High
2125 De Navarra
Parkway, Cape Coral
■ J. C. Colin English
Elementary
120 Pine Island Road,
North Fort Myers
■ James Stephens
International
Academy
1333 Marsh Ave.,
Fort Myers
■ Lehigh Senior High
801 Gunnery Road,
Lehigh Acres
■ Littleton Elementary
700 Hutto Road,
North Fort Myers
■ Mariner Middle 425
Chiquita Blvd., Cape
Coral
■ Mirror Lakes
Elementary
525 Charwood Ave.,
Lehigh Acres
■ North Fort Myers
Academy of the Arts
1856 Arts Way,
North Fort Myers
■ Oak Hammock Middle
5321 Tice St., Tice
■ Riverdale High
2600 Buckingham Road,
Alva
■ Royal Palm
Exceptional Center
3050 Indian St.,
Fort Myers
■ Varsity Lakes Middle
901 Gunnery Road N.,
Lehigh Acres
■ Veterans Park
Recreation Center
49 Homestead Road,
Lehigh Acres
■ Harns Middle
1820 Unice Ave. N.,
Lehigh Acres
■ Estero Recreation
Center
9200 Corkscrew Palm
Blvd., Estero
■ Estero High
21900 River Ranch Road,
Estero
■ Germain Arena
11000 Everblades
Parkway, Estero
■ Bonita Springs YMCA
27200 Kent Road,
Bonita Springs
MORE LEE SHELTERS
Fort Myers
Beach
Estero
Alico Road
Southwest
Florida
International
Airport
M
c
G
r
e
g
o
r

Daniels Parkway
San
Carlos
Park
Bonita
O
l
d

4
1

R
o
a
d
4
6
7
8
5
SOUTH
LEE COUNTY
EVACUATION
ROUTES AND
HURRICANE
SHELTERS
Note: Shelters will open as needed.
Not all shelters will necessarily open.
C
a
lo
o
s
a
h
a
tc
h
e
e
R
iv
e
r
S
u
m
m
e
r
lin
R
o
a
d
C
o
r
k
s
c
re
w
R
o
a
d
T
h
r
e
e

O
a
k
s

P
a
r
k
w
a
y
Bonita Beach Road
Springs
3
1
2
41
41
75
75
75
Gladiolus Drive
Evacuation route
Alico Arena, Estero
12181 FGCU Lake Parkway East
Bonita Springs YMCA
27200 Kent Road
Estero High School, Estero
21900 River Ranch Road
Heights Elementary, Fort Myers
15200 Alexandria Court
Germain Arena, Estero
11000 Everblades Parkway
South Fort Myers High
14020 Plantation Road
(pet-friendly)
Three Oaks Elementary, Estero
19600 Cypress View Drive
Three Oaks Middle, Estero
18500 Three Oaks Parkway
Estero Community Park
Rec. Center
9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.
SEEKING SHELTER
Gulf of Mexico
Immokalee Road
E
v
e
r
g
l
a
d
e
s

B
l
v
d
.
Immokalee
Golden Gate Blvd.
Naples
2
4
5
27
13
18
28
32
19
25
10
11
16
12
41
846
29
75
41
858
3
6
8
7
9
15
24 26
29
Oil Well Road
Everglades City
C
o
l
l
i
e
r

B
l
v
d
.
S
a
n

M
a
r
c
o

R
o
a
d
Marco
Island
30
20
31
22
1
21
23
17
G
o
o
d
l
e
t
t
e
-
F
r
a
n
k

R
o
a
d
L
i
v
i
n
g
s
t
o
n

R
o
a
d
COLLIER COUNTY
HURRICANE
EVACUATION
ROUTES AND
SHELTERS
NAPLES AREA
1. Barron Collier High
5600 Cougar Drive
2. Big Cypress Elem.
3250 Golden Gate Blvd. W.
3. Cypress Palm Middle
4255 18th Ave. NE
4. Corkscrew Middle
1165 County Road 858
5. Oakridge Middle
14975 Collier Blvd.
6. Golden Gate Elem.
4911 20th Place S.W.
7. Golden Gate High
2925 Titan Lane
8. Golden Gate Middle
2701 48th Terrace S.W.
9. Golden Terrace
Elementary
2711 44th Terrace S.W.
10. Gulf Coast High
7878 Shark Way
11. Laurel Oak Elem.
7800 Immokalee Road
12. Parkside Elementary
5322 Texas Ave.
13. Lely High
1 Lely High Blvd.
14. Naples High
1100 Golden Eagle Circle
15. N. Naples Middle
16165 Livingston Road
16. Palmetto
Ridge High
1655 Oil Well Road
(special needs,
pre-register)
17. Pelican Marsh
Elementary
9480 Airport-Pulling Road
18. Sabal Palm
Elementary
4095 18th Ave. NE.
19. Vineyards Elem.
6225 Arbor Blvd.
20. Mike Davis
Elementary
3215 Magnolia Pond Drive
21. North Collier
Regional Park
1500 Livingston Road
(pet-friendly,
pre-register)
22. Lely Elementary
8125 Lely Cultural
Parkway
23. Veterans
Community Park
1895 Veterans Park Drive
IMMOKALEE AREA
Evacuation route
24. Immokalee Middle
313 N. Ninth St.
25. Pinecrest Elem.
313 S. Ninth St.
26. Immokalee High
701 Immokalee Drive
27. Lake Trafford Elem.
3500 Lake Trafford Road
28. Village Oaks Elem.
1601 State Road 29
29. Highlands Elementary
1101 Lake Road
30. Eden Park Elementary
3650 Westclox St.
IMMOKALEE AREA
■ 29. Highlands Elementary, 1101 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee
■ 26. Immokalee High, 701 Immokalee High, Immokalee
■ 24. Immokalee Middle, 401 N. Ninth St., Immokalee
■ 25. Pinecrest Elementary, 313 S. Ninth St., Immokalee
■ 28. Village Oaks Elementary, 1601 State Road 29, Immokalee
■ 27. Lake Trafford Elementary, 3500 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee
■ 30. Eden Park Elementary, 3650 Westclox St., Immokalee
■ 32. Immokalee Friendship House, 602 W. Main St.
■ 1. Alico Arena, Estero
12181 FGCU Lake Parkway E.
■ 2. Bonita Springs YMCA
27200 Kent Road
■ 3. Estero High School, Estero
21900 River Ranch Road
■ 4. Heights Elementary, Fort Myers
15200 Alexandria Court
■ 5. Germain Arena, Estero
11000 Everblades Parkway
■ 6. South Fort Myers High
14020 Plantation Road
(pet-friendly)
■ 7. Three Oaks Elementary, Estero
19600 Cypress View Drive
■ 8. Three Oaks Middle, Estero
18500 Three Oaks Parkway
■ 9. Estero Community Park
Recreation Center
9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.
Te Hurricanes of 2004 & 2005 caused billions of
dollars in food losses. Katrina’s tidal surge was 25-30 feet
with 25-30 foot waves on top of that!
Call us for a Flood Insurance Quote!
NFIP generally has a 30 day wait before insurance can be in force.
Airport-Pine Ridge
566-9999
Bonita Springs
992-6822
Marco Island
642-5560
Pelican Bay
598-9955
BEFORE THE STORM | Important phone numbers
24H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
Golden Gate: 239-348-7540
Immokalee: 239-657-2111
Isles of Capri: 239-394-8770
Marco Island: 239-389-5040
North Naples: 239-597-3222
Ochopee: 239-695-4114
GOVERNMENT
Collier County Public Schools: 888-994-6397
Everglades City, mayor’s ofﬁce: 239-695-3781
City of Naples, mayor’s ofﬁce: 239-213-1030
Collier County contractor licensing:
239-252-2431
Collier County Security: 239-252-8380
Marco Island City Hall: 239-389-5000
Marco Island Utilities: 239-394-3880
Marco Island Police Department:
239-389-5050
Water main breaks: 239-252-6245
Debris removal: 239-252-2380
Department of Insurance & Consumer
Affairs: 800-342-2762
Florida Division of Emergency
Management, Florida Emergency
information line: 800-342-3557
Hotel hotline: 800-785-8252
Trash collection: 239-252-2380
Waste and water service: 239-252-2380

BONITA SPRINGS
Bonita Springs Utilities:
Business: 239-992-0711
Emergency: 239-992-0711
Other: 1-800-583-1496
Catholic Charities, Bonita Springs:
239-390-0687
Lee County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce,
nonemergency: 239-477-1000
Bonita Springs Fire District,
nonemergency: 239-949-6200
Bonita Springs Code Enforcement:
239-949-6257
Bonita Springs City Hall: 239-949-6262
Gulf Coast Medical Center: 239-343-1000
HealthPark Medical Center: 239-343-5000
LEE COUNTY
Bonita Springs Fire District: 239-949-6200
Estero Fire Rescue: 239-390-8000
San Carlos Park Fire District: 239-267-7525
Lee County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce: 239-477-1100
Bonita Springs substation: 239-477-1140
South Lee substation: 239-477-1840
Lee County Health Department:
239-332-9501
Lee Memorial Hospital: 239-343-2000
Florida Power & Light: 1-800-468-8243
Southwest Florida International Airport:
239-590-4800. Also: www.swﬁa.com for
updates
Lee County Emergency Management:
239-533-0622
MARCO ISLAND
Marco Island Police Department:
239-389-5050
Marco Island Fire and Rescue:
239-389-5040
City of Marco Island Community Affairs
Department:
Structural: 239-389-5056
Electrical: 239-389-5057
Plumbing: 239-389-5055
Marco Island City Hall: 239-389-5000
Trash collection: 239-252-2380
Wastewater and water service:
239-394-3880
Water main breaks: 239-394-3880
Marco Island phone bank: 239-389-5050
STATE
Department of Insurance and Consumer
Affairs: 239-461-4000
Florida Highway Patrol: 800-342-3557
NUMBERS
from 21H
DAILY NEWS FILE
A crew with Altec works on power lines on
Marco Island in 2005 after Hurricane Wilma.
F
R
E
E
ESTIM
ATES
NO COUPON NEEDED!
Always an Honest Price, However
present this at time of signing and
take an additional
$
200 off
$
2000 Min. Exp. 8/31/14
Lowest Price Guaranteed!
Roll-ups • Accordions • Storm panels
Bahamas • Clear Panels • Impact Windows
• Locally Owned & Family Operated
• Factory Direct - Custom Built For Your Home
• Most Professional & Timely Installations
• Highest Quality Products
• Only $100 Deposit required
594-1234
www.stormsecureshutters.com
Collier #042914 • Lee #0600464
Inc.
Storm Secure Shutters
DEAL DIRECTLY WITH OWNER
Pay no salesman commission
Homeowners Insurance
rates through the roof?
WE CAN HELP.
Are You Receiving
the Credit You Deserve?
Call: 239.403.3940
HOME • AUTO • FLOOD
BUSINESS • LIFE
7795 Davis Blvd., Suite 205, Naples, FL 34104
www.gulfcoastinsurance.com
Ask Us About These
Credits & Discounts...
• Gated Community
• Senior/Retiree
• Wind Mitigation
• Guarded Community
• Hurricane Shutter
• Multi-Policy
BEFORE THE STORM | Insurance
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 25H
Daily News staf
Here are some important tips to
know about insurance for this hur-
ricane season:
BEFORE THE STORM
Talk to an insurance agent well in
advance of storm season about the
proper level of protection for your
property. Because ﬂood insurance
maps can change, ask your agent and
your lender if ﬂood category chang-
es will afect the coverage you need.
If you ﬁnd you need coverage for
ﬂooding, don’t delay.
Although most home insurance
policies kick in immediately, you
usually must wait 30 days for ﬂood
insurance to take efect. Keep your
agent up-to-date about any changes
Document property in order to
make sure it’s covered, protected
Anne M.
Loehnert, left,
sits on what
was her home,
with her friend
Jane McCal-
lum, at Wind
Mill Village in
Punta Gorda in
2004 as she and
other residents
deal with the
devastation
of Hurricane
Charley.
ASSOCIATED PRESS/
ORLANDO SENTINEL
See PROPERTY, 35H
NAPLES at 5051 Tamiami Trail N. (Just south of Pine Ridge Rd.) • (239) 261-0328
ESTEROat 20071 S. Tamiami Trail (Just south of Estero Pkwy.) • (239) 947-9676
TIPS FOR THE OUTDOORS
Call The Experts
at Driftwood Garden Center
with your Questions or visit
www.driftwoodgardencenter.com
PLES 5051 T iami TT il N (J h of PPin in Ridg Rd.) (239) 261
PRE HURRICANE
• Secure all lawn furniture, hanging plants,
outdoor décor, grills, and trash cans –
anything that might blow away or
become a projectile.
• Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed and
strategically remove limbs for wind to blow
through.
• Remove diseased/damaged trees or
branches and always monitor and remove
coconuts from Coconut Palms.
• Trim limbs that are close to structures
to prevent damage (home/pool cages etc.).
• Check for loose or clogged rain gutters.
• Keep a supply of stakes and rope on hand
for post hurricane clean-up.
• Turn off sprinklers.
POST HURRICANE
• Stake trees and shrubs ASAP.
• If you’ve had saltwater intrusion
resulting from coastal ﬂooding, rinse
affected areas with freshwater.
• Always be careful of downed power lines.
• When appropriate turn on sprinklers
Serving SWFL for over 36 Years of Hurricanes!
Naples
CANADA
BRAZI L
GREENLAND
MEXI CO
PERU
BOLI VI A
COLOMBI A
VENEZUELA
PARAGUAY
I CELAND
CUBA
HAI TI
PORTUGAL
CAPE VERDE
BERMUDA
D
onna 1960
A
n
d
r
e
w

1
9
9
2

C
h
a
r
le
y
2
0
0
4
Betsy 1965
W
i
l
m
a

2
0
0
5
A
l
m
a

1
9
6
6
I
s
a
b
e
l
l

1
9
6
4
0
4
0
W
9
0
W
3
0
W
6
0
W
8
0
W
2
0
W
7
0
W
5
0
W
20S
30S
40S
10S
50N
40N
60N
70N
30N
80N
90N
20N
10N
1
1
0
W
1
0
0
W
1,000
Miles







Category 3
Category 4

BEFORE THE STORM | Insurance
26H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
By Kelly Farrell
Daily News Correspondent
Rising ﬂood insurance rates,
rather than rising waters, have
property insurance policies high
on Southwest Floridians’ minds.
Before storm season, it’s im-
portant to purchase or renew
ﬂood insurance policies. Many
people renew without reviewing
their policy, ﬂood zone maps and
property details each year, po-
tentially costing them hundreds
or thousands of dollars more an-
nually in ﬂood insurance than
necessary, said Christa Carrera,
city of Naples ﬂood plain coor-
dinator.
Although there have been
no signiﬁcant changes to ﬂood
maps in 2014, government of -
cials are ﬁnding that many long-
time property owners in South-
west Florida haven’t reviewed
their ﬂood maps and ﬂood insur-
ance in years, or even decades.
Lee County last adopted
new ﬂood insurance rate maps
in September 2008 as part
of FEMA’s nationwide Map
Modernization Program. In
unincorporated Collier County,
Naples and Marco Island, prop-
erties’ ﬂood risks are established
under maps that have remained
in place since May 2012.
Congress passed the Flood
Insurance Reform Act of 2012,
also called the Biggert-Waters
Act, triggering gradual National
Flood Insurance Program rate
increases for many properties
through 2014.
In March, FEMA kicked of
its RiskMAP project to update
the coastal ﬂood map panels, so
Lee County of cials, and oth-
ers, are collecting data for that
efort, which will yield new maps
around 2018. This is happening
at some stage in all Gulf Coast
states.
Homeowners who have feder-
ally backed mortgages, includ-
ing FDIC mortgages, which are
federally insured, are required
to have insurance.
Because of changes on the
national level in flood in-
surance rates, which began
with the Biggert-Waters Act
Flood maps not changing, but rates might
See RATES, 38H
ONLINE RESOURCES:
Understanding FEMA’s ﬂood insurance reform: www.fema.gov/
ﬂood-insurance-reform
Understanding FEMA’s new RiskMAP program: www.fema.gov/
risk-mapping-assessment-planning
Collier County ﬂood information page: www.Colliergov.net/index.
aspx?page=7261
Naples ﬂood information page:www.naplesgov.com/index.
aspx?NID=146
Lee County ﬂood information: www.leegov.com/dcd/ﬂoodmaps or
http://leegis.leegov.com/ﬂoodzone
National Flood Insurance Plan tips and information: https://www.
ﬂoodsmart.gov/
QUESTIONS ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCE?
Unincorporated Collier County: Floodplain Management Section
Staff: 239-252-2942 or [email protected]
Unincorporated Lee County: Flood elevation, insurance and
community development staff: 239-533-8585
City of Naples: Floodplain Coordinator Christa Carrera at 239-213-5039
or [email protected]
City of Marco Island: Floodplain Coordinator Chris Sparacino at
239-389-3947 or [email protected]
Everglades City: Terry Smallwood at 239-695-3781 or contact the
County Floodplain Section staff
MAJOR HURRICANES
IN THE LAST 54 YEARS
Storms Category 3 and above that have hit
Southwest Florida since 1960
DURING THE STORM | Safety tips, storm intensity
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 27H
Daily News staf
Staying home during a hurricane might
sound like a good idea, until the brunt of the
storm arrives.
Rain pelts against the roof and exterior of
the house. Tree limbs snap and thud against
the ground. The wind howls. If the storm is
intense enough, glass shatters and roof tiles
peel away. If that’s the extent of it, you prob-
ably made it through safely.
If you stay at home for the storm, here are
some tips to keep you as safe as possible:
■Go to an interior room of your house such
as an inside closet or bathroom. Your top
choice is an inner room with no windows.
If you have to be in a room with a window,
keep the window covered.
■Stay off the phone, because lightning
might accompany the storm.
■Close the interior doors to all of the rooms
in the house, in case some damage occurs to
one or some of the rooms but not all of them.
■Take supplies with you into the room, in-
cluding the basics: food, water, medications,
ﬂashlight, a battery-powered radio, a cell-
phone, extra batteries, pet food, and plastic
bags. First-aid items should be handy, and
items from your supply kit such as eye wash,
lenses and mosquito repellent would be good
to have. Your supply kit should include a
whistle, and if your house falls around you,
that would be good to have with you to signal
for help.
■Bring important documents and per-
sonal papers with you into your safe room
or secure them in another safe place that’s
not likely to sufer damage from wind
or ﬂoodwaters.
■Remember, hurricanes can take hours to
pass. Bring provisions to combat boredom
for hours after the power goes out and the
TV goes dark: cards, games, books and toys
for the kids.
■If you can drag a mattress into your safe
room, do so. You can buttress the mattress
against the door of the safe room or against a
weak exterior wall. If you feel the roof might
collapse, hide under the mattress in your safe
room.
■Stay inside until you’re positive the storm
has passed. Don’t be fooled by a calm outside.
It might be the eye of the storm passing, and
severe conditions could follow and catch you
unprepared.
■Stay calm. Don’t imbibe. You need to
think clearly to stay safe during a hurricane.
Staying home? Heed these tips
CATEGORY 1
Wind speed ranges from 74 to 95 mph and
storm surge can be several feet above normal
tides, although Hurricane Irene as a Category 1
produced an 8- to 11-foot storm surge. Damage
generally is limited to unanchored mobile homes,
shrubs, trees and poorly constructed signs. There
is limited coastal ﬂooding
CATEGORY 2
Wind speed ranges from 96 to 110 mph and
storm surge can be several feet above normal
tides, although Hurricane Ike at Category 2 had
a 20-foot storm surge. There is considerable
damage to vegetation, mobile homes, signs
and piers. Coastal and low-lying areas might
ﬂood a couple of hours before the storm
reaches land. Small boats in unprotected areas
can break free.
CATEGORY 3
Wind speed ranges from 111 to 129 mph, and
storm surge can be 10 or more feet above
normal tides, although Hurricane Katrina at
this level had a 28-foot storm surge. Some
structural damage is expected. Mobile homes
are likely to be destroyed. Coastal and low-
lying escape routes will ﬂood as much as ﬁve
hours before the storm hits.
CATEGORY 4
Wind speed ranges from 130 to 156 mph and
storm surge can be more than 10 feet above
regular tides, although Hurricane Charley
had just a 6- to 8-foot storm surge when
it hit Southwest Florida. Extensive roof
damage. Complete destruction of mobile
homes. Coastal and low-lying escape routes
will flood. Property less than 10 feet above
sea level might flood, and evacuations
might be required six miles from the
coast. Storm surge will cause major
damage.
CATEGORY 5
Winds are 157 mph or more and storm surge
could rise more than 18 feet, although storms
of much lesser intensity have produced even
much higher storm surge than
18 feet. Many structures would be destroyed.
Coastal and low-lying areas will flood. Major
damage expected for structures less than
15 feet above sea level and within 500 yards
of shore. Evacuation as far inland as
10 miles could be required. Extensive
damage expected.
Sources: National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service
and emergency management ofces

Associated Press
70 80 90 100 110 120 130
140 150
The Safﬁr-Simpson
hurricane scale is a rating
used to give an estimate
of the potential property
damage and ﬂooding
expected along a coast
from a hurricane landfall.
Wind speed
miles per hour
Damage primarily to
trees and
unanchored mobile
homes; some
coastal ﬂooding.
Category 1
74-95 mph
Some structural
damage; large trees
blown down; ﬂooding
near shoreline and
possibly inland; terrain
might be ﬂooded inland.
Category 3
111-129 mph
Extensive damage to
doors and windows;
major damage to
lower ﬂoors near
shore; terrain may be
ﬂooded well inland.
Category 4
130-156 mph
Complete roof failure and
some building failures;
massive evacuation;
ﬂooding causes major
damage to lower ﬂoors
of all shoreline buildings.
Category 5
157 mph or higher
Some damage to
roofs, doors,
windows, trees and
shrubbery; ﬂooding
damage to piers.
Category 2
96-110 mph
Sources: National Weather Service; National Hurricane Center
SAFFIR-
SIMPSON
HURRICANE
SCALE
DURING THE STORM | Roadways
28H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
By Kelly Farrell
Daily News Correspondent
Taking the high road requires coordination by contractors and
government agencies if there is a highway construction project un-
derway during a hurricane evacuation.
In Collier County, there are construction projects during the 2014
hurricane season — leaving Alligator Alley without its primary rest
stop and Marco Island residents needing to keep an eye on their
main path to escape.
Collier County and state government ofcials said they are pre-
pared to help people ride out a storm — whether that means people
will need to hit the road or stay home.
“We want to see people using our roads to get to higher ground,”
said Debbie Tower, state Department of Transportation spokes-
woman.
That means transportation ofcials and construction crews are
ready to make preparations to secure roads before a storm and be
the ﬁrst on the road after a storm to assess and secure roads again
for the public and emergency responders.
Florida road contractors are experienced handling impending
storms and then getting back to work when they pass, Tower said.
The main project in Collier County that will continue through
hurricane season is a joint project with DOT and Collier County
government near U.S. 41 East and Collier Boulevard. This is the
main evacuation route for Marco Island and much of East Naples.
“The traveling public can be assured that during construction of
major roadway and bridge capital improvement projects, we do our
best to maintain the same number of travel lanes that were in use
prior to construction starting,” said Connie Deane, a Collier County
government spokeswoman.
Many of the main roads in the county are marked evacuation
roads — these include U.S. 41, Interstate 75, Collier Boulevard (also
called CR-SR 951), Pine Ridge Road, Immokalee Road, Airport-
Pulling Road, Golden Gate Parkway, Livingston Road, Radio
Road, Rattlesnake Hammock Road, County Barn Road, Davis
Boulevard and Golden Gate Boulevard.
Most of these roadways have no construction planned this
summer. There are three other DOT projects near evacuation route
areas.
U.S. 41 East at Collier Blvd.
under construction during
2014 hurricane season
DAVID ALBERS/FILE
Trafﬁc passes through Collier Boulevard and U.S. 41 East in February in
East Naples. Construction will continue here during hurricane season.
See COLLIER ROADS, 30H
Visit the Rib City
in Your Neighborhood Today!
10 Locations in Collier & Lee Counties
Dine-in & Carry-out Open 7 Days A Week
Kids Under Four Eat Free!
Find Your Location & View Our Menu Online at
www.ribcity.com
DURING THE STORM | Roadways
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 29H
By Kelly Farrell
Daily News Correspondent
Making an escape on Lee
County roads during the 2014
hurricane season should be a
relative breeze.
Unlike in Collier County,
which has a couple of larger
road construction projects on
designated evacuation routes,
Lee County doesn’t have much
in the works that requires signiﬁ-
cant planning in the case of an
evacuation.
“Large Lee County projects
won’t be under construction this
hurricane season, but Lee will
have a few smaller projects,” said
Randy Cerchie, deputy director
of the Lee County Department
of Transportation.
Ongoing projects are impor-
tant to note when making early
evacuation plans.
Generally, Lee County’s con-
struction shouldn’t impede ac-
cess, as there are no road or lane
closures expected on existing
roadways, said Betsy Clayton of
the Lee government communi-
cations ofce.
If anything, more lanes might
be available on a few main roads,
thanks to expansions.
Contractors’ construction
crews, as well as Lee County and
Florida transportation ofcials,
are prepared to take the required
safety preparations to secure the
construction project sites in the
event of a tropical storm or hur-
ricane this summer or early fall.
“In the event of an approach-
ing storm, Lee County DOT will
secure all loose materials, make
sure drainage features — inlets,
and culvert pipes — are free and
clear. If a direct hit appears like-
ly, staf will decide a day ahead
to remove all barricades so that
they don’t become ﬂying debris,”
Cerchie said.
Florida Department of Trans-
portation ofcials and their con-
tractors are equally ready and
they coordinate with county
eforts, ofcials said.
“Contractors are quite
accustomed in Florida to have
an emergency plan during storm
season,” said Debbie Tower of
the state Department of Trans-
portation.
Generally, construction sites
can be secured in less than a day
when a storm is approaching
and getting back to work when
a storm passes is a relatively
seamless transition, she said.
“These contractors have had
practice. They’ve had to do it.
Florida’s contractors know how
to do it and do it quickly,” Tower
said.
Travelers should map out
their plans when deciding to
evacuate and make the decision
early, rather than waiting until
the last minute, ofcials advised.
An intelligent transportation
system was installed in January
2010 on Interstate 75 that can
inform travelers of travel time
estimates, closures and other
transportation or storm infor-
mation when evacuating before
a storm hits.
Whether that system will op-
erate well during or after a storm
hasn’t yet been fully tested, as
there hasn’t been a signiﬁcant
storm event to afect the system
since its installation in 2010,
Tower said.
“It will become exceedingly
valuable in an evacuation before
a storm,” she said.
When estimating commute
Minor Lee road projects
shouldn’t disrupt
evacuation routes
DAILY NEWS FILE
Vehicles head northbound on
Interstate 75 just north of Bonita
Springs Road in 2005 during an
mandatory evacuation.
See LEE ROADS, 31H
2014Lifestyle Lookbook
www.LifestyleExterior.om
HURRICANE SHUTTERS ~ IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORS
PHANTOM SCREENS ~ LANAI ENCLOSURES
Protect Your Loved Ones
Increase Security & Safety
Over 20 Styles & Colors
PROTECTION
WITH A
STYLE
Call Today For A Free Quote
Up To $1,000
Instant Rebate
on Hurricane Shutters
L I F E S T Y L E
E X T E R I O R P R O D U C T S
www.lifestyleexterior.com
(239) 274-0046
All offers expire November 30th 2014. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Valid on NEW orders ONLY.
Scan. Explore.
30H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
These include closure through fall of the rest area at mile marker
63 on I-75 near Big Cypress National Preserve. This construction —
to replace the existing rest area, build a new wastewater treatment
plant, upgrade the existing plant, build a new public safety center
and create two recreational areas — means there will be no access to
restrooms or potable water at this popular rest stop along the stretch
of Alligator Alley until fall, Tower said.
Entrance and exit ramps at mile marker 63 are open for motorists
to turn around if needed. The rest area at mile marker 34 is open.
Expected project completion is fall 2014.
Two DOT projects that might begin toward the end of hurricane
season and have minimal afects, if any, on an evacuation are im-
provements on Airport-Pulling Road at North Horseshoe Drive and
on I-75 at Golden Gate Parkway near exit 105.
Information will be available as these projects near, Tower said.
Likewise, the county staf has some smaller projects planned
through hurricane season that aren’t expected to have substantial
efects on travelers looking to evacuate during a storm, Deane said.
The county is planning several trafc signal and median projects
and each of these will take just a few months to complete and might
include periodic lane closures.
“These projects will not impact the traveling public if there is a
hurricane evacuation since all travel lanes in the vicinity of these
projects will be open and available for use in such a case,” Deane said.
The major project that the county staf is handling that will con-
tinue through hurricane season is actually two projects combined
into one. These are the U.S. 41 and Collier Boulevard intersection
project and the resurfacing of that road to Marco Island. The resur-
facing project is along Collier Boulevard from just south of Fiddler’s
Creek Parkway to just south of U.S. 41.
DOT is working to expand two-lane U.S. 41 to six lanes from the
intersection to Joseph Lane and to four lanes from Joseph Lane to
Greenway Road. This project likely will continue through 2016.
Travelers can expect trafc in each direction at U.S. 41 and Collier
Boulevard to be reduced to two lanes for about ﬁve months.
“When we are advised that a hurricane is coming our way, all
road construction projects are secured, which basically means that
needed equipment is tied down and lightweight items that are not
needed are removed,” Deane said.
All lanes that can be opened are made available and as many lanes
as were available before construction are to be made available in the
event of a storm evacuation, she said.
County and state contractors are used to working through the
area’s storm season and costs associated with storm preparation and
recovery are part of their initial road construction bids. While these
lanes might not be complete, they are to be at a safe usable stage.
“It may not have all layers of asphalt completed but if deemed
usable, then it will be opened,” Deane said.
After a storm, transportation ofcials advise giving time for trans-
portation, power and emergency ofcials to secure roads before
traveling, so as to avoid downed power lines, hazards and damage.
“The ﬁrst priority is to clear access for emergency services to
respond to areas needing help,” Deane said.
Some tips for after a storm event include:
■Don’t drive on roads that are under water. If you cannot see the
pavement markings or the edge of pavement, it is best not to risk
driving into deep water.
■If all trafc signals are damaged, missing, or without power at
an intersection, treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
■Warning and information signs might be missing, and street-
lights might not be working. State law requires that motorists on
side roads must stop before entering a major roadway, whether a
stop sign is present or not.
COLLIER ROADS
from 28H
DURING THE STORM | Roadways
EUREX PROTECTS
FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
LOCALLY MANUFACTURED
NO SUBCONTRACTORS
20 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
1-800-226-0026 | WWW.EUREX.COM
LIC#SCC-131151221
ROLL-DOWN SHUTTERS - WINDOWS, SLIDER, DOORS
ACCORDION SHUTTERS - STORM PANELS - COLONIAL & BAHAMA SHUTTERS
ROLL DOWN SCREEN - GARAGE DOORS - CLAM SHELL AWNINGS
AUTOMATION, REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & UPGRADE
SERVING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
FOR MORE THAN 25YEARS
ROLLSHUTTERS
STARTING AT
$21.50 SQ/FT
ACCORDIONS
STARTING AT
$12.99 SQ/FT
OLDEST
SHUTTER
COMPANY
FREE
ESTIMATE
DURING THE STORM | Roadways
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 31H
times in the event of an evacu-
ation, whether it’s 10 miles,
110 miles or 210 miles away, it’s
important to note it won’t be a
70 mph commute, she noted.
Because there are projects in
Lee County on U.S. 41 and I-75,
which are major evacuation
routes, it is important to note
their location and progress.
However, there aren’t going to be
any lanes closed during season
that were available preseason,
ofcials said.
“Whatever travel lanes can be
opened are opened,” Tower said.
Transportation ofcials are
an integral part to safety in the
event of storms. Both before a
storm and after a storm, their
primary goal is to keep trafc
ﬂowing safely.
Along with FP&L, law en-
forcement and power crews,
transportation ofcials are of-
ten the ﬁrst back on the roads to
make them safe so emergency
vehicles can get through safely,
and then citizens can as well,
Tower said.
The public is advised to wait
immediately following a storm
before hitting the roads. This
way, people can avoid driving on
ﬂooded streets and allow time
for ofcials to make roads safe.
“Florida DOT is out there be-
fore the winds die down,” Tower
said.
County government projects
that are to begin or continue
between the June 1 and Nov. 30
hurricane season include:
■Modifications to the in-
tersections of Beth Stacey
Boulevard-Business Way in Le-
high Acres and Crystal Drive-
Plantation Road in Fort Myers.
■Construction of dual right
turn lanes, northbound to east-
bound, at Six Mile Cypress Park-
way and Colonial Boulevard in
Fort Myers.
■A new right turn lane on
Estero Parkway to go south on
Three Oaks Parkway in Estero.
Florida DOT projects in-
clude:
■Lee County Trafc Man-
agement System: Installation
of ﬁber optics communications
cable and transmission equip-
ment, closed-circuit television
cameras, and roadside sensors
at 61 intersections. Crews are
testing and revising data com-
munications between compo-
nents and the Lee County trafc
operations center.
■I-75 — Airport Direct Con-
nect from south of the Alico
Road interchange at exit 128 to
south of the Daniels Parkway
interchange at exit 131: Work
continues to build a direct con-
nection from I-75 to Southwest
Florida International Airport.
The contractor will construct
a bridge over I-75 and Treeline
Avenue-Ben Hill Grifn Park-
way connecting the interstate
to the airport.
■I-75 from north of S.R. 80
to south of S.R. 78: Adding new
travel lanes, transition lanes and
shoulders.
■I-75 from S.R. 78 to the
Charlotte County line: Expands
I-75 to six lanes.
■U.S. 41 at Colonial Boule-
vard (S.R. 884): Resurfacing the
intersection.
■U.S. 41 from Littleton Road
to the Charlotte County line: Re-
surfacing from Business 41 to the
Charlotte County line.
■Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard at Veronica S. Shoe-
maker Boulevard: Crews are
widening the roadway, resurfac-
ing the intersection and improv-
ing drainage.
■Metro Parkway from Win-
kler Avenue to Hanson Street:
Expanding Metro Parkway to six
lanes; expanding one-half mile
of Evans Avenue to three lanes
northbound just south of Han-
son Street and building a new
six-lane Metro Parkway bridge
that crosses over the railroad
tracks, Ten Mile Canal and Palm
Avenue. The roadway connects
directly to Evans Avenue and
Fowler Street, with a connection
for southbound Fowler Street
drivers who may choose to use
Metro Parkway southbound.
■S.R. 739-Business 41 from
Littleton Road to U.S. 41: Ex-
panding Business 41 to four lanes
from Littleton Road to U.S. 41.
Crews will build two new 11-foot
lanes in each direction separated
by a 44-foot grass median.
■S.R. 78-Pine Island Road
from west of Burnt Store Road
to west of Chiquita Boulevard:
Expanding the roadway to four
lanes.
LEE ROADS
from 29H
Month to Month Lease
Controlled Access
Sophisticated Surveillance System
Prorated Move-In & Reservation
One Stop Shop for Packing Supplies
Clean, Dry &Well Lit
Wide Aisles
Climate, Standard & Drive-Up Units
24 Hour Access
Attentive & Knowledgeable Staff
Boat & RV Parking
U-Haul Truck Rentals
Naples Boat and Self Storage
5725 Collier Blvd.
Naples, FL 34414
239-793-6700
NaplesB&[email protected]
This Hurricane
Season...
www.NaplesBoatandSelfStorage.com
32H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
MORE STORMS | Other severe weather
Daily News staf
A tornado is a violent, rotat-
ing column of air extending
from a thunderstorm to the
ground.
Sometimes during hurri-
canes, a tornado will spawn.
When Hurricane Ivan hit
Alabama and North Florida
in 2004, for example, there
were 118 tornadoes in three
days, according to storm
trackers.
Waterspouts are more com-
mon in Florida. They form
over water and can move on
shore to cause damage in
coastal areas.
According to the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, tornadoes
cause an average of 70 deaths
and more than 1,500 injuries
annually, but the total varies
widely from year to year.
Notable were the 550 deaths
from tornadoes in 15 states in
2011, according to NOAA sta-
tistics, which show the Joplin,
Missouri, tornado in May of
that year caused $2.8 billion
in damage.
NOAA and National Weath-
er Service websites give these
other details about tornadoes:
■About 1,300 tornadoes oc-
cur in the U.S. each year.
■Tornadoes have been
known to have wind speeds
of 250 mph or more.
■They can be more than a
mile wide.
■The average forward
speed is 30 mph, but they can
be stationary to 70 mph in for-
ward speed.
In 2007, the National
Weather Service revised its
rating system for tornadoes
to what is known as the En-
hanced Fujita scale to replace
the original Fujita scale. The
change meant the strength of
tornadoes still would be rated
on a scale from zero to ﬁve, but
there were changes in wind
speed ratings.
The F Scale, created in 1971
by T. Theodore Fujita, provid-
ed a means to rate tornadoes
and estimate their wind speed
based on damage caused.
The revised scale was
developed at Texas Tech
University in conjunc-
tion with engineers, me-
teorologists and others
from the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration,
which is the umbrella agency
for the National Weather Ser-
vice.
The scale number reﬂects
a top three-second wind gust:
■EF-0 65 mph to 85 mph:
Peels surface of some roofs;
damages some gutters or sid-
ing; breaks branches of trees;
and knocks over shallow-root-
ed trees.
■EF-1 86 mph to 110 mph:
Roofs are severely stripped;
mobile homes are ﬂipped or
badly damaged; and windows
and glass break.
■EF-2 111 mph to 135 mph:
Roofs are torn of well-con-
structed houses; foundations
of frame houses move; and it
destroys mobile homes; breaks
large trees; and lifts cars of
the ground.
■EF-3 136 mph to 165 mph:
Well-constructed houses are
destroyed; damage is severe to
large buildings such as shop-
ping centers; lifts heavy cars;
and carries away structures
with weak foundations.
■EF-4 166 mph to 200 mph:
Levels houses; throws around
cars.
■EF-5 More than 200 mph:
Well-constructed houses are
carried away; cars are turned
into missiles; and even steel-
reinforced concrete is badly
damaged. High-rise build-
ings have their structures de-
formed.
TERMS TO KNOW
■Severe thunderstorm: A
thunderstorm that can pro-
duce a tornado; has winds of
at least 58 mph and/or hail at
least an inch in diameter.
■Severe thunderstorm
watch: Tells you when and
where severe thunderstorms
are likely to occur.
■Severe thunderstorm
warning: Severe weather has
been reported or indicated
by radar. There could be
imminent danger in the path
of the storm.
■Tornado: A violently ro-
tating column of air with cir-
culation reaching the ground.
It nearly always starts as a fun-
nel cloud and might be accom-
panied by a loud roaring noise.
■Tornado watch: Torna-
does are possible in your area.
■Tornado warning: A tor-
nado has been sighted or indi-
cated by weather radar.
Source: National Weather Service, NOAA
LIGHTNING
The National Weather Ser-
vice reports there are an es-
timated 25 million lightning
ﬂashes each year in the United
States.
During the past 30 years,
lightning killed an average of
60 people per year and caused
an average of 300 injuries
yearly.
Here are tips from the Na-
tional Weather Service’s web-
site:
Tornadoes, lightning are other threats
DAILY NEWS FILE
Charlie Brutus, 58, inspects the damage to his shed crushed by multiple fallen trees after a tornado went
through following the front end of Hurricane Wilma in Copeland, near Everglades City, in October 2005.
Brutus, a landscape maintenance worker, had his mowers and equipment crushed next to his home, which
had 10 fallen trees on it.
See TORNADOES, 34H
AFTER THE STORM | Repairs
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 33H
By Kalhan Rosenblatt
Special to the Daily News
Your roof is your umbrella during a
storm. So when a hurricane damages your
roof, it can be particularly unnerving.
The best thing to do is to try to “hurri-
cane-proof” your roof before the storm,
according to ﬂoridadisaster.org. Remove
any old rooﬁng cover or underlying build-
ing paper. Then, renail the roof deck as
needed, which will ensure a more wind-
resistant rooﬁng frame.
After renailing the roof deck, applying
a secondary water barrier on the seams
of the roof will help keep the roof sealed
during the storm. Double check any
vents to make sure they are high-wind
rated and properly installed, according to
ﬂoridadisaster.org.
Finally, apply a wind-resistant roof
cover to further protect the roof.
If your roof is damaged during a storm,
Ken Kelly of Kelly Rooﬁng, based in the
Naples area, has a few tricks to prevent
exposing your roof and ceiling to severe
damage once the hurricane has passed:
First, if you notice a water pocket, take a
screwdriver or pen and poke a hole in the
ceiling where the water is most collected.
This will create an exit path for the water.
Because many Florida ceilings are
made with drywall, the absorbency of the
material potentially can create a bigger
problem if the water isn’t released, result-
ing in possible ceiling collapse.
With one hole and a bucket to collect
the water, you can drain the water and
caulk the individual hole after the storm.
Another trick is to use garbage bags as
a makeshift tarp to redirect the water out
of the home.
Kelly also said to determine if the dam-
age is signiﬁcant from the ground ﬂoor.
For example, a tile roof might lose some
tiles, but because there is an underlay-
ment beneath the tiles, the roof still is pro-
tected and can go months before needing
a repair.
What a person shouldn’t do, Kelly said,
is to tarp an entire roof.
Tarping a small area won’t cause signif-
icant damage, he said, but tarping an en-
tire roof prevents roofers from walking on
the area, and the nails that keep the tarp
in place cause signiﬁcant damage. Instead
of repairing a small area, the whole roof
typically will need to be replaced.
Following a hurricane, when roofers
are busiest or scarce, the homeowners
with easy-to-ﬁx damages get moved up,
while the larger damages can take up to
a month to get to, Kelly said.
The rooﬁng industry has come a long
way since the hurricanes of 2004 and
2005, and many roofs will be able to with-
stand hurricanes, he said.
“If we had the exact same storms — in-
tensity, track — that we had in 2004 or
2005, there would not be a quarter of the
damage,” Kelly said. “The resources now
are really strong roofs. You would have
to be in the eye wall to get that level of
destruction. Most people will be dealing
with small damages.”
If you must walk on your roof for any
reason, the experts recommend wearing
soft-soled tennis shoes.
Once the storm has subsided, the best
way to ensure a fully repaired roof is to
contact a licensed roofer.
To ﬁnd a reliable roofer in your area,
visit the National Rooﬁng Contractors
Association at NRCA.net.
Tips how to hurricane-proof your
roof or fix it when damage is done
Volunteers
Jim Meyers,
left, and Jaciel
Diaz, throw
out the old tar
paper from a
roof severely
damaged in
2004 by Hur-
ricane Charley
in Arcadia.
DAILY NEWS FILE
34H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
■Watch for developing
storms: Thunderstorms are
most likely to develop on spring
or summer days but can occur
year-round. As the sun heats
the air, pockets of warmer
air start to rise and cumulus
clouds form. Continued heat-
ing can cause these clouds to
grow vertically into towering
cumulus clouds, often the ﬁrst
sign of a developing thunder-
storm.
■When to seek safe shelter:
Lightning can strike as far as
10 miles from the area where
it is raining. That’s about the
distance you can hear thun-
der. If you can hear thunder,
you are within striking dis-
tance. Go to a large building or
fully enclosed vehicle and wait
30 minutes after the last clap
of thunder to go back outside.
■Minimize the risk: Stop
outdoor activities at the ﬁrst
roar of thunder to ensure ev-
eryone has time to get to a large
building or enclosed vehicle.
Leaders of outdoor events
should have a written plan
all staf are aware of and en-
force. Stay indoors for at least
30 minutes after the last thun-
der is heard.
■ Things to avoid: Stay of
corded phones, computers
and equipment that puts you
in direct contact with elec-
tricity. Stay away from pools,
indoor or outdoor, tubs, show-
ers and other plumbing. Buy
surge suppressors for key
equipment. Install ground
fault protectors on circuits
near water or outdoors.
■Helping a victim: If a per-
son is struck by lightning, call
911 and get medical care im-
mediately. Cardiac arrest and
irregularities, burns and nerve
damage are common in these
cases. You are in no danger
helping a victim. The charge
will not afect you.
Source: National Weather Service, NOAA
TORNADOES
from 32H
DAILY NEWS FILE
Chokoloskee, south of Everglades City, suffered the most
damage from Hurricane Wilma. Sometimes during hurricanes, a
tornado will spawn, as well as other severe weather.
OTHER SEVERE WEATHER
EAGLE
WINDOWS & SLIDING GLASS DOORS
239.352.9410
WE’RE NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE
Authorized dealers of PGT and
Windoor Products
Impact and Non-Impact Resistant Windows and Doors
LICENSED & INSURED: COLLIER #24109,
LEE #G102-01209
EAGLEWINDOW.COMCASTBIZ.NET
Specializing in New & Replacement Windows and Doors
Grills
Parts Repairs
Propane
Naples, FL
North • (239) 513-1100
1970 J&C Boulevard
East • (239) 775-6000
4000 Tamiami Trail East
www.grillandﬁll.com
Hours: 9am-5pm • Mon - Sat
Closed Sunday
Prepare
Now
!
Avoid
the
lines
&
ﬁll up
early!
Grill & Fill,
Inc.
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 35H
you’ve made to your home to
make sure you have enough
coverage.
Ask your agent what expens-
es will be covered in the event
you must evacuate, and what
the deductible is. Your expenses
might be covered even if your
home is not damaged.
Have jewelry and artwork
appraised. Copy receipts and
record serial numbers for big-
ticket items such as cars, appli-
ances and electronics.
Make a list and a video tour
of your home’s contents and
furnishings, including the ga-
rage and patio. Be sure to open
all closets and drawers and re-
cord the contents. Scan a copy
of your insurance policy and
your agent’s information.
Send all of this information to
yourself in an email attachment
that you can open from any
computer after a storm. Keep
this email in a separate folder
so it won’t be lost among other
messages.
Alternatively, the Insurance
Information Institute provides
free online software that helps
you inventory your home’s
contents at www.knowyour-
stuf.org. Your password-pro-
tected account is stored on
secure servers that you can
access anywhere. You also
can enter and synchronize
the information through an
app on your smartphone. Get
the app through iTunes or by
snapping the QR code readers
on the website.
Keep physical copies of your
insurance policy, as well as your
mortgage, your deed, videos,
photos and other important
information, in a waterproof
container that you can take with
you should you need to evacu-
ate, or safe-deposit box.
Put your insurance agent’s
phone number and email ad-
dress, as well as contact infor-
mation for others you might
need to call in an emergency,
such as trusted roofers, electri-
cians and plumbers, on your
cellphone contact list.
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
Record all damage as soon
as it’s safely possible by tak-
ing photos and videos, prefer-
ably on your cellphone. Submit
these to your insurer to docu-
ment how, where and when
damage occurred.
To the extent it is safe, pro-
tect your property from fur-
ther damage. For instance, if
the storm causes a roof leak or
a broken window, make tem-
porary repairs and document
what you have done by taking
a video or photographs.
Keep all damaged items
until an insurance claims ad-
juster visits the property.
If you must evacuate your
home or leave for safety rea-
sons, contact your insurance
agent as soon as possible. Keep
receipts for food, lodging and
travel.
File insurance claims
promptly, as there might be
some time limits to declare
damage.
PROPERTY
from 25H
DAILY NEWS FILE
The remnants of a ceiling fan and a structure without walls is all that
was left at the Chokoloskee Marina, devastated by Hurricane Wilma
in 2005.
BEFORE THE STORM | Insurance
5 Yearr Uncondditionaal Warrannty!
*FOR ALL NEW INSTALLATIONS!
Call Now!
239-594-7722
Service for any brand & any style of shutters
PROUDLY SERVING NAPLES FOR 16 YEARS
2403 TRADE CENTER WAY, SUITE #6
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34109
WWW.IMAGENUSA.COM
1
55
%%%
OOOOO
FFFFFF
FFFFFF
EEEEEEEE
lllllllleeeeeee
ccccccc
ttttttttrrrrrrriiiiiiiiccccccc
RRRRRRR
ooooo
llllllllllll
SSS
c
re
e
n
s
.
Expires 08/31/14.
58 58 mmmm Ro Ro Ro Roll Shu hu hutt tter erss
FBC 2010 APPROVED
Im Im Impa pact ct WWin indo do dows ws ws && Doo oo oors rs
DADE NOA - Large & Small missle Impact Rated
Ac Ac Acco cord rdio ionnn Sh Sh Shut utte te ters rs
FBC 2010 APPROVED
Ro Roll SSScr cree eenn
FBC 2010 APPROVED
OFF
SERVICE
For Existing
Shutters
*Discount Excludes
Whole Roll Slat Replacement
EXPIRES 8/31/14
MOTOR
SALE
NEW SALES ONLY | EXPIRES 8/31/14
FREE
HURRI CANE SHUTTERS HURRI CANE SHUTTERS HURRI CANE SHUTTERS HUR HUR HURRI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI CANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE SH SH SHUTT UTT UTTERS ERS ERS HUR HUR HURRI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI C RI CANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE ANE SH SH SHUTT UTT UTTERS ERS ERS
Imagen USA
36H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
AFTER THE STORM | Repairs
Daily News staf
If you want to check out a
contractor before pouring
money into home protection,
there are county and state of-
ﬁces available to help.
If you end up researching
contractors after the storm,
be aware that damage might
make information harder to
access, but the following tips
still apply:
■Contractors must be
licensed by the state or by
county government, and they
should show you their “certif-
icate of competency” license
from the state or county where
they are doing the work.
■Contractors’ license num-
bers should be displayed in all
advertising.
That certiﬁcate is a wallet-
sized ID with the person’s
name, business name and
license number, said Mike
Ossorio, Collier’s license com-
pliance supervisor.
There is no “handyman”
license, and a business tax
receipt, formerly known as
the occupational license, isn’t
enough, Ossorio said.
■There is a maintenance
license. A company ofering
maintenance must have a
county business tax receipt,
which allows for less than
$1,000 of minor, “inconse-
quential” work. For work such
as hurricane shutters, renova-
tions or other changes, a con-
tractor license is required.
“Before you hire anyone,
you want to call or look on
our website to see if it’s a regis-
tered company, see how many
permits they’ve pulled and see
if there are any complaints,”
Ossorio said.
■Clients should avoid
making deposits of more than
10 percent, unless the contract
speciﬁes when the job is to be
completed.
Get a certiﬁcate of comple-
tion and a ﬁnal contractor
Research repair
contractors and
check certificate
DAILY NEWS FILE
Arturo Quintana from John Bruce Construction, works on a windowsill
on the side of Everglades City Hall in 2006. Contractors must be licensed
by the state or by county government and they should show you their
“certiﬁcate of competency” license from the state or county where they
are doing the work.
See CONTRACTORS, 40H
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company,
State Farm Indemnity Company – Bloomington, IL
ThankYou
To Our Loyal
Customers!
Save money
on car
insurance,
then use it for gas.
Switch to State Farm® and
you could save big with one
of our many discounts.
Brian A. Glaeser, Agent
3765 Airport Pulling Road N, Suite 101
Naples, FL 34105-4517
Bus: 239-774-0665
[email protected]
Brianglaeser.com P060399 12/06
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 37H
HURRICANE2014.COM
By Eric Holthaus
Slate
The odds are increasing that an El Niño is in the works for 2014
— and recent forecasts show it might be a big one.
As we learned from Chris Farley, El Niños can boost the odds of
extreme weather (droughts, typhoons, heat waves) across much
of the planet. But the most important thing about El Niño is that
it is predictable, sometimes six months to a year in advance.
That’s an incredibly powerful tool, especially if you are one of
the billions who live where El Niño tends to hit hardest — Asia
and the Americas. If current forecasts stay on track, El Niño might
end up being the biggest global weather story of 2014.
The most commonly accepted deﬁnition of an El Niño is a per-
sistent warming of the so-called “Niño3.4” region of the tropical
Paciﬁc Ocean south of Hawaii, lasting for at least ﬁve consecutive
three-month “seasons.” A recent reversal in the direction of the
Paciﬁc trade winds appears to have kicked of a warming trend
during the last month or two. That was enough to prompt U.S.
government forecasters to issue an El Niño watch last month.
Forecasters are increasingly conﬁdent in a particularly big
El Niño this time around because, deep below the Paciﬁc Ocean’s
surface, of-the-charts warm water is lurking: a huge subsur-
face wave of anomalously warm water that currently spans the
tropical Paciﬁc Ocean — big enough to cover the United States
300 feet deep.
As that blob of warm water moves eastward, it’s getting closer
to the ocean’s surface. Once that happens, it will begin to inter-
act with the atmosphere, boosting temperatures and changing
weather patterns.
Meteorologist Clif Mass warns that this time of year is known
for lower performance in forecasting El Niños.
“We’re carefully watching the potential development of an El
Niño later this spring and into summer,” said forecaster Tony
Barnston of the International Research Institute for Climate and
Society in a recorded brieﬁng message. “Below the surface we
have a lot of warming and that could eventually make its way to
the surface and create an El Niño.”
The warm water just below the ocean’s surface is on par
with that of the biggest El Niño ever recorded, in 1997-98. That
event caused $35 billion in damages and was blamed for around
23,000 deaths worldwide, according to the University of New
South Wales. The 1997-98 El Niño is also the only other time
since records began in 1980 that subsurface Paciﬁc Ocean water
has been this warm in April.
Here’s what else we could expect:
■A severe drought continues to rage in and around Indonesia,
which an El Niño would likely worsen.
■Peru’s anchovy catch may be signiﬁcantly afected should a
strong El Niño materialize.
■Australia’s ongoing battles with bush ﬁres may be intensiﬁed
once its dry season resumes later this year.
■But perhaps the strangest impact so far has been in India,
where the meteorology department has accused U.S. weather
forecasters of “spreading rumors” and colluding to ruin the Indian
stock market by forecasting an El Niño.
There’s a bit of good news: Hurricane seasons in the Atlantic
tend to be less severe under this kind of forecast. And people in
drought-stricken California could be forgiven if they’re crossing
their ﬁngers for a strong El Niño. Still, it’s certainly no slam dunk
that an El Niño would be enough to end the crippling drought
there or even bring above normal rainfall.
El Niño could grow into
a monster, data show
ASTROGUARD
HURRICANE FABRIC
Plantation Shutters / Blinds & Shades / Drapery
Hurricane Fabric/ Impact Windows & Doors
Rolldown & Accordion Shutters / Exterior Bahamas & Colonials
1025 Power St., Naples, FL 34104
ShowroomHours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
(239) 566-8161
www.naplesshutter.com
Don’t spend a fortune on
hurricane protection!
AstroGuard Hurricane Fabric is
Stronger, Safer, More Afordable
and Easier to Deploy than
traditional hurricane shutters.
Call today for your free estimate.
Miami-Dade and FL Bldg.
Code Approved/#15208
Category 5 Strength
Qualifes for Insurance Discounts
Save $300
on 400 sq.ft. or more of AstroGuard installed by Naples Shutter. Present ad
at time of estimate. Cannot be combined with other ofers. Expires 11/30/14
CALL
TODAY!
BEFORE THE STORM | Insurance
38H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
and updated in March, ﬂood
insurance rates are high on
everyone’s radar, said Joan
LaGuardia, Lee County com-
munications manager.
Government off icials
across Collier and Lee coun-
ties are ready to help resi-
dents review their current
policies, their flood map
zone, elevation certificates
and other related property-
speciﬁc information to help
them obtain the best protec-
tion at the best rates. It is best
to gather as much information
in advance as possible.
Shopping for insurance rates
isn’t necessary because rates are
set nationally. However, some
insurance providers are better
at reviewing the speciﬁcs of the
property than others, LaGuardia
said.
Lee County officials have
helped save some property
owners thousands per year on
their ﬂood insurance rates by
reviewing residents’ policies
and ﬂood zones, LaGuardia said.
Carrera noted the same for
Naples property owners she’s
helped.
“Everybody is working hard,
especially in light of Biggert-
Waters. Everybody wants to get
residents the best rates they can
get,” LaGuardia said.
In addition to securing the
best rates, it’s important to un-
derstand what your ﬂood insur-
ance covers and what it doesn’t
cover.
Local government offi-
cials recommend inquiring
about a “preferred risk pol-
icy,” which offers coverage
combinations for both build-
ings and contents. Generally
a preferred risk policy is the
least expensive and most deeply
discounted.
Obtaining an elevation certiﬁ-
cate can reduce rates long-term.
Acquiring this has an initial
cost, but it might be an option
for some people.
Collier County has helped
many property owners chal-
lenge their ﬂood category since
the changes that went into efect
in 2012. There are no ongoing ap-
peals of the Digital Flood Insur-
ance Rate Map as of now, Collier
County Senior Planner Caroline
Cilek said.
Although Collier County of-
cials did inquire about appealing
the ﬂood map changes of May
2012, FEMA responded recent-
ly that it doesn’t have money in
the budget to review the maps,
which is a yearlong to 18-month
process. This puts those appeals
to an end, at least for now, of-
cials said.
Not all types of damages are
covered by ﬂood insurance. If
rain comes in through a broken
window or gets in through other
damage to the home, then home
insurance, not ﬂood insurance,
covers the resulting water dam-
age.
Pool equipment, spas, green-
houses, pole barns, tennis courts,
lawn mowers, motorcycles and
automobiles aren’t covered, ac-
cording to the FEMA manual.
The full list of eligible and
ineligible items is available at
FEMA.gov.
Many items not covered by
ﬂood insurance policies can be
insured through other types of
insurance.
RATES
from 26H
DAILY NEWS FILE
Even with storm shutters in
place, wind damage is evident in
this Gulf Shore Boulevard North
condominium building in Naples
the day after Hurricane Wilma
slammed into Southwest Florida.
IN BONITA SPRINGS!
IN BONITA SPRINGS!
27661 Tamiami Tr. Just North of Bonita Beach Rd.
239-390-0386 • www.thelockup.com
Climate Controlled Interior Units • Deliveries Accepted
Drive-Up Units • FREE Move In Truck • 24-Hour Video Surveillance
Grand
OPENING
R
e
f
e
r
a
f
r
i
e
n
d
a
n
d
you BOTH receiv
e
a
$
2
5
c
h
e
c
k
!
R
e
f
e
r
r
a
l
R
e
w
a
rds Progra
m
-
E
a
r
n
$
$
The Shoppes at Pelican Landing
24600 S. Tamiami Tr. Ste. 600A,
Bonita Springs, FL
Mon-Sat 10-4
TR
O
P
I
C
A
L
T
R
E
A
S
U
R
E
S
...
PR
I
C
E
S
!
WIT
H
R
E
L
A
XE
D
B
e
n
eftt
i
n
g
C
o
m
mu
n
i
t
y
the SWFL
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 39H
NP-0000807918
Tony Leeber Sr.
Owner/Contractor
As seen on HOUZZ
“Your complete
satisfaction is my ﬁrst
and foremost priority”
REMODELING | KITCHENS | BATHS | WINDOW & DOORS
COUNTERTOPS | CABINETS | FLOORING…AND SO MUCH MORE!
Im
m
o
k
a
le
e
R
d
.
V
a
n
d
e
r
b
ilt
B
e
a
c
h
R
d
.
P
e
lic
a
n
B
a
y
B
lv
d
. 41
N S
NAPLES
SHOWROOM
7700 Tamiami Tr. N.
239-593-1112
Mon. - Sat. 10am - 4pm
Closed Sunday
GLADIOLUS
41
N
S
GOOD
DEALS
SIX MILE CYPRESS
LOWES WAL-MART
HOME
DEPOT
CONTACT ONE OF OUR DESIGN CENTERS TODAY!
www.cornerstonebuildersswfl.com
Find us on on on
Licensed and Insured General Contractor #CBC1253280
Cornerstone Builders of SWFlorida, Inc.
NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000 NP-000080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 080791 0807918888888888888888888888888888
Ton Tony L y Leeb eeb
Owne Owner/Contra
As As seen on H
“Y “You our comple
sati tisfaction is
mp
andd foremost
ww
Lice Lice Lice Licensed nsed and and Ins Ins
Corn Cornerst erst
Free In-Home
Consultation!
Since 1988
TRUST THE ORIGINAL!
Give us the
opportunity to
“Wow You!”
Cor ner st one
Bui l der s
is currently one of the largest remodeling
companies in Southwest Florida. Serving
over 16,000 customers and growing daily for
over 26 years. We know that our customers
make us the successful business we are
today. Our staf treats everyone as if they
are an extension of our own family. Making
changes to your home is very personal, our
trained staf makes sure to give you the time
and attention that’s required to capture
every detail so that the ﬁnished look will be
exactly what you want.
Cornerstone Builders provides superior
products & quality workmanship at
afordable prices. Our services range from
kitchen and bath remodels to window
replacements, ﬂooring and even additions.
We are proud to say that the readers of our
local newspaper, The News-Press, have
voted Cornerstone Builders “The Best for
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling” for the past
5 years in a row. We’re honored to be
recognized as “The Best” in our industry.
Zero
Money
Down!
Don’t Replace...Reface
1. All old doors, drawer fronts and
hinges are removed
2. New custom doors, drawer fronts,
hinges and hardware are installed
3. All of the existing cabinets are
laminated to match your new color
selection
4. We use our own installers
guaranteeing your complete
satisfaction
5. Lifetime Warranty On All Products We
Manufacture
Complete Home Remodeling
• NEW COUNTERTOPS
• CABINET REFACING
• DREAM KITCHENS
• LUXURIOUS BATHROOMS
• TILE, FLOORING & MORE!
FORT MYERS
ELITE SHOWROOM
14680 S. Tamiami Trail,
Suite 2
239-791-7600
Mon. - Sat. 9am - 5pm
Closed Sunday
AFTER THE STORM | Repairs
40H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
afdavit before making the
ﬁnal payment, Ossorio said.
In Collier, the ﬁne for unli-
censed activity has recently
increased from $300 to $1,000
for a ﬁrst ofense. The ﬁne for
a second ofense is $2,000, and
with a third ofense, the coun-
ty staf forwards its ﬁndings
to the State Attorney’s Ofce,
Ossorio said.
Collier residents, includ-
ing those in Naples and
Marco Island, can look up
licenses, building permits
and complaints for contrac-
tors licensed by the state and
county by calling 239-252-
2431 or 239-252-5607 (there
is an after-hours hotline to
leave a message). There also
is a contractor license look-
up online at: http://apps2.
colliergov.net/webapps/vi-
sion/concert/default.aspx.
In Lee County, residents
looking for licensing and
permitti ng i nformation
should call 239-533-8895.
The online lookup for li-
censes can be found at: www.
leegov.com/gov/dept/dcd/
permitting/contlicensing/
pages/search.aspx.
WAYS TO CHECK IF
YOUR CONTRACTOR
IS UNLICENSED:
1. Displays only a business
tax receipt
2. Only willing to work on
weekends or after hours
3. Requests a large down
payment and often asks for
money during construction
4. The customer is asked to
obtain the permit, or another
person pulls the permit (unli-
censed contractors can’t pull
permits)
5. Unwilling to sign a con-
tract
6. No proof of insurance
7. Says the job doesn’t re-
quire a permit (for example,
jobs more than $2,500 require
notice of commencement in the
state, except those involving air
conditioning, in which the limit
is higher at $7,500)
8. Asks for check to be made
out to an individual, not a com-
pany
9. No license number on ads,
vehicle, business cards, con-
tracts or ﬂiers.
CONTRACTORS
from 36H
DAILY NEWS FILE
Spring Creek Village resident Jean Shelley looks around her sunroom,
which lost its roof because of Hurricane Wilma in 2005. "I guess it
could have been worse," she said.
“SEE THRU”
WINDOWCLEANING&
PRESSURE WASHING SERVICE
RESIDENTIAL • CONDOS
COMMERCIAL
NEWCONSTRUCTION
Gift Certifcates Available
Sherri Medeiros Owner/Operator
Satisfaction Guaranteed • Free Estimates
Offce: 239·642·0318
www.marcoseethruwindows.com
www.naplesseethruwindows.com
StormProtection - Hurricane Shutters
Hang/Remove/Clean
Serving
Marco &Naples
Since 1987
Licensed &
Insured
Your Best Protection fromthe Storm.
NEW ORDERS
ONLY
$
350OFF
WITH THIS AD
With Minimum Purchase of
$3,500 or more. Coupon
must be presented with this ad.
Expires 8/31/14
EXPERTLY INSTALLED BY ROLLSECURE’S TEAM
OF INSTALLERS. NO SUBCONTRACTORS.
WE SERVICE ALL MAKES OF SHUTTERS
239.594.1616 WWW.ROLLSECURE.COM
1762 Trade Center Way, Naples Licensed & Insured CGC1513358
Roll Down Shutters
Accordion Shutters
Clear Panels
Impact Doors & Windows
Hurricane
Protection
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 41H
Gilles & Sons inc.
General Contractor
Gilles Gobeil
• Remodeling • Repair • Home
• Condo• Kitchen • Bathroom
• Shower • Water Damage
Ph/Fax: 239-389-2594
email:[email protected]
1064 Gayer Way, Marco Island, FL 34145
939 Chalmers Drive #5 • 239-642-6200
Visit Our Showroom - Call for Directions
Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm
www.glassofmarco.com
F
a
m
ily
Owned &
O
p
e
r
a
t
e
d
Your Island Full Service Glass, Shower & Mirror Experts
Impact-Rated Windows and Doors
• Mirrors
• Storefronts
• Frameless Showers
• Glass Table Tops
• Glass Handrails
• Hurricane Windows
& Doors
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL • 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Fully Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates
2802 Thomasson Dr. • Naples FL 34112
(On the way to Bayview Park Boat Launch & Next to Botanical Gardens of Naples)
239.250.7754 • 239.774.3853 • www.Dels24.com
WE NEVER CLOSE!
DEL’S HAS BEEN OPEN FOR
EVERY HURRICANE SINCE 1964.
DEL’S STORE
24
HR
Del
ALL IN 1DRYWALL &PAINTING INC.
Framing • Drywall • Painting
Pressure Wash • Texture
• Refinishing •
Wallpaper & Popcorn Removal
Handyman Service • Remodel
239-398-6850 • [email protected]
Owner: Octavio - Licensed & Insured # LCC201300000774
Fr
Wa
FREE
Estimates
Commercial & Residential Interior & Exterior
We install & removeYOUR hurricane shutters!
For your severe weather needs
Service Directory
CAST STONE WORKS INC.
PAVER CLEANING
AND SEALING,
INSTALLATIONS
AND REPAIRS
CALL DEREK
239.784.4006
DOING BUSINESS IN COLLIER COUNTY FOR OVER 30 YRS.
Licensed
& Insured
20130002604
WORKS INC.
OVER 30 YRS.
Licensed
& Insured
20130002604
You get
H20 Specialist
Rick Davidson
When you say...
Do You TRUST Your Water...
REALLY?
Water Conditioning of Naples
Water is Everything
Your Clean Water Connection!
$25 off your frst regularly
scheduled cleaning and
$25 off your ffth regularly
scheduled cleaning.
239-353-6243
Offer valid one time per household. Available at participating locations only.
Save $50
Marine Diesel
• Service
• Repair
• Repower
“Authorized
Sales & Service”
239-384-9773
3945 Tollhouse Dr #919 • Naples, FL 34114
Email: [email protected]
www.ruffngmarinediesel.com
Officials recommend you
have a photo of your pet in case
you get separated and make
sure identiﬁcation tags are on
your pet’s collar. Ofcials also
suggest talking to your vet about
microchip identiﬁcation.
In Collier County, Domestic
Animal Services requires own-
ers to preregister yearly, from
June 1 through November, to
board pets at the emergency
pet shelter. The shelter, at
North Collier Regional Park,
15000 Livingston Road, will
operate on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-
served basis, so preregistration
doesn’t guarantee a spot; regis-
trations will be suspended after
a hurricane warning.
Pet owners can register at
Domestic Animal Services,
7610 Davis Blvd., or online at:
http://bit.ly/1fKhdbH
County ofcials will notify
owners through an automated-
calling system if they need to
evacuate. Notiﬁcation is deter-
mined by afected zones and
housing types, such as manu-
factured housing and mobile
homes.
The pet shelter holds 75 pets
— only cats and dogs. Sick pets
or those with contagious ill-
nesses won’t be admitted. The
pet-friendly shelter is about
100 feet away from where peo-
ple will be sheltered. Pet own-
ers must be 18, have a driver’s
license or photo ID, and stay at
the human shelter nearby.
Owners must provide pic-
ture identiﬁcation to get in
and sign a shelter agreement
to allow the pet to be handled,
cared for or moved, if required,
during an emergency.
Domestic Animal Services
staf members and trained vol-
unteers will feed and care for
pets during a storm, but owners
must take care of them before
and afterward. Emergency sup-
plies will be available, but own-
ers are asked to bring their own
pet supplies.
For more information, call
239-252-7387 (PETS), or go to
http://bit.ly/Q6RZrP.
For residents with special
needs, there is a separate shelter
at Palmetto Ridge High School,
1655 Victory Lane, of Oil Well
Road (County Road 858). Oper-
ated by the Collier County Emer-
gency Management Center and
Domestic Animal Services, it
will provide transportation for
people and pets.
However, special needs pet
owners who don’t have service
animals are urged to ﬁnd rela-
tives, friends, a vet or other pet
boarding before a storm. If ar-
rangements can’t be made, DAS
will pick up the pet from the
special needs patient’s home
and take it to the animal shelter.
Special needs residents can
call the county emergency
management ofce at 239-252-
3600.
In Lee County, South Fort
Myers High School, 14020 Plan-
tation Road, south of Fort My-
ers, and East Lee County High
School, 715 Thomas Sherwin
Ave., Lehigh Acres, will pro-
vide shelter for cats and dogs.
Reservations aren’t allowed.
The shelters are for residents
with mandatory evacuation or-
ders — those with no other al-
ternatives — and they can stay
with their pets, but in a sepa-
rate area. One family member
will be designated to take care
of their pets at assigned times.
Ofcials consider pet shel-
ters a last resort because of
stress in a mass-housing situ-
ation and the potential spread
of disease, parasites and vi-
ruses. They urge residents
to ﬁnd an alternative outside
of the area with friends or
relatives, boarding compa-
nies and vets — or check for
pet-friendly hotels at: www.
petswelcome.com or www.
hotdealsonhotels.com/pets.
For more information, Lee’s
emergency pet shelter infor-
mation line is 239-344-4424
or go to http://bit.ly/10g5dla.
PETS
from 18H
Hurricane Sandy and enabled
New York City hospitals to
function, according to an
analysis by Bloomberg Gov-
ernment.
Southwest Florida hospitals
have switched to electronic re-
cords.
For individual patients,
having one’s own medical re-
cords in an electronic format
can prove helpful. These can
include everything from im-
munizations to allergies, and
from recent surgeries to fam-
ily histories.
Some patients still might
prefer to keep paper records,
and in that case, they are ad-
vised to keep copies in safe
storage places and a copy
with them, said Deb Millsap,
spokeswoman for the Florida
Department of Health in Col-
lier County.
“We always encourage
people to have a list of their
medications and dosage in
their wallet or purse,” she
said.
When a storm is coming,
they should keep medical
records and any related re-
cords in their hurricane sur-
vival kit, she said. That’s a rec-
ommendation for all people in
a storm’s path, not just those
individuals who evacuate to
shelters, she said.
Another tip is to get at least
a two-week supply of medica-
tions, and patients can work
with their physician on that,
she said.
Here are some companies
and websites that have infor-
mation for how to make the
transition from paper records
to electronic:
■What is a Personal Health
Record? www.myphr.com
■Personal Health Re-
cords, A Tool for Managing
Your Health, www.mayo
clinic.com
■MedeFile International,
www.medeﬁle.com
■Records For Living Inc.,
www.recordsforliving.com
■Health-Minder, www.
health-minder.com
■myMediConnect, www.
passportmd.com
■Electronic Medical Re-
cords, www.medicalrecords.
com
■Patient Ally, www.
patientally.com
RECORDS
from 19H
BEFORE THE STORM | Medical records, pets
42H » Saturday, May 31, 2014 » NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS
THE STUART NEWS
Bobby Puckett and his sheltie, Benson, assess the damage around his neighborhood at Ocean Breeze Park in the
town of Ocean Breeze, Fla., in September 2004. Squalls from Hurricane Frances were still hitting the Treasure
Coast until late afternoon. Ofﬁcials recommend having a photo of your pet in case you get separated.
NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS « Saturday, May 31, 2014 « 43H
OUTFIT
YOUR
MOBILE
DEVICE
WITH THE
MOST ADVANCED
SEVERE
WEATHER
APP
Turn your smartphone into a NOAA emergency
weather radio with our STORMSHIELDAPP.
Get storm-based alerts for hurricane, food, thunderstorm and other
life-threatening weather events via voice and push notifcation.
Find Storm Shield for iOS on iTunes, or Storm Shield for Android on
Google Play.
WEATHER RADIO
STORM SHIELD
PUTTINGYOUR WORLD INYOUR HANDS.
naplesnews.com
PREPARE FOR
www.Williams Landscaping.com
Family owned for over 43 years
1717 Pine Ridge Rd. Naples, FL 34109
&
So great you will only tell your best friends and family!
SEASON!
TREE TRIMMING
FREE ESTIMATES 239
.
597
.
4414
Call the Experts!

2014 Naples Daily News Hurricane Guide

Comments

Content

Sponsor Documents

Recommended