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Theres 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 rst 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 Nio and a relatively cool tropical Atlantic. El Nio is a warming of the ocean surface tempera- tures in the Pacic, which afects wind patterns and can trigger both oods 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 Floridas 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 Nio 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. Its 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 systems formation. Its an organized system in which the clouds and thunderstorms have a dened circulation. It has maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less. Tropical storm: An organized system of strong thunderstorms with dened circulation and maximum sustained winds from 39 mph to 73 mph. Hurricane: A weather system intensies and shows a well-dened 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 Pacic, 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 dened 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 nish preparations to protect life and property. It means sustained winds of 74 mph or more are expected in a specied 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 doesnt 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 guring 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, thats 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 arent 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 Floridas 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 Floridas severe weather prole 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 ood. 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. Its 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 jccarpenter@naplesnews.com 239-213-6042 With technology more pervasive than ever, theres 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. Heres 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.511. 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. Theres 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-specic 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 doesnt 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 Countys 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 Countys Emergency Management site features frequently asked questions and links to its preparedness guide, Special Needs Program, hurricane shelters and evacuation routes. n www.oridadisaster.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 sites 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 DONT 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 Its never too early to assemble everything your family will need in case of disaster. These include food and water, tools, rst 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 INFO@DSMS1.COM | WWW.DSMS1.COM | VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CT US TODAY FOR A FREE CONSSUULTATIOONN239-39944-8885 INC. 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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 ows 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 80F 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 Industrys Highest Quality and Most Energy Efficient Impact Windows and Doors. 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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 ooding 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 ber- 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 manufacturers 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 Natures most destructive phenomena, a hurricanes high winds, storm surges and inland ooding 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 lled 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 ashlights ASSOCIATED PRESS Sources: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; AccuWeather; FEMA IN HARMS WAY | NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS Saturday, May 31, 2014 13H This Hurricane Season... 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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 doesnt provide the best protection for your home, and most plywood shutters dont 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 ying objects and arent efective in protecting sliding glass doors and big windows. Installation can be time-consuming and dif cult; dont work alone. Window lm Window lm isnt a sub- stitute for shutters. While it helps reduce the amount of broken glass that ies around after the storm, there also is potential for the lm to collapse if hit. Window lm also doesnt 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 ying 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 t snugly into it. This way, hurricane-force winds cant 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 certied arborist. As a storm approaches, coconuts and dead palm fronds should be removed to keep from becoming missiles. Palms shouldnt 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. Heres 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 trees 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:
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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 dont give phone guesstimates! We dont 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 elds or dry docks to see if there is space available if a storm comes through. Dont 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 its 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 nd 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 isnt pos- sible, boaters should heed the warnings, secure their boats and evacuate if county ofcials call for an evacuation, according to the Sherifs 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 nd 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 isnt just about staying safe during storms, and boaters should take steps to ensure theyre staying safe when theyre on the water all summer long. Boats within the state are re- quired to be equipped with eas- ily accessible otation devices for each person on the boat. The boats 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 otation 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 are, or one daytime non-pyrotechnic de- vice, such as a ag, 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 aaswift@naplesnews.com; 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 identication 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 dont forget blankets, some favorite toys, treats or chew toys, along with ea collars and ea drops to ensure your pet doesnt get eas from other pets. Include pets in your hurricane plan DAILY NEWS FILE Emily Crosby watches Animal Control Ofcer 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 individuals 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 Katrinas 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 rst storm warning. Emergency ofcials dene a person with special needs as someone with physical, emo- tional, sensory or visual impair- ment. They are residents who arent 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 ve-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 persons 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 reghter 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. Fireghters, 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 dont 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 re department has sent re 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 owners 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 ammable items away. Never refuel your genera- tor inside your home or while it is hot. A serious re 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. Dont 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 homes 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 Homes 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 Xnity: 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 Ofcers: In Area 1, which covers Port Royal and Aqualane Shores, Third Street shopping district, Naples City Dock and Naples Pier, call Ofcer Buddy Kent Bonollo 239-213- 4869, or bbonollo@naplesgov.com. In Area 2, covering Old Naples, Fifth Avenue South business district (downtown), Tin City, Coquina Sands and Naples Boat Landing, call Ofcer 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 Ofcer Tyrone Davis at 239-213-4864, or tdavis@naplesgov.com. In Area 4, which covers Lake Park, Coastland Center mall, Naples Municipal Airport, Moorings Park Retirement Resort, Naples High School, Bears Paw Country Club, the Estuary and Eagle Oak Ridge, call Ofcer Steve Walden at 239-213-4866, or swalden@naplesgov.com. In Area 5, covering the Moorings, Park Shore, Seagate, Gulf Shore Boulevard and Lowdermilk Park, call Ofcer Bill Gonsalves at 239-213-4868, or wgonsalves@naplesgov.com. 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) Sheriffs Ofce: 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
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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
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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. Katrinas 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, mayors ofce: 239-695-3781 City of Naples, mayors ofce: 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 Sheriffs Ofce, 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 Sheriffs Ofce: 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.swa.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 ood insurance maps can change, ask your agent and your lender if ood category chang- es will afect the coverage you need. If you nd you need coverage for ooding, dont delay. Although most home insurance policies kick in immediately, you usually must wait 30 days for ood insurance to take efect. Keep your agent up-to-date about any changes Document property in order to make sure its 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 dcor, 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 youve had saltwater intrusion resulting from coastal ooding, 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
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26H Saturday, May 31, 2014 NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS By Kelly Farrell Daily News Correspondent Rising ood insurance rates, rather than rising waters, have property insurance policies high on Southwest Floridians minds. Before storm season, its im- portant to purchase or renew ood insurance policies. Many people renew without reviewing their policy, ood zone maps and property details each year, po- tentially costing them hundreds or thousands of dollars more an- nually in ood insurance than necessary, said Christa Carrera, city of Naples ood plain coor- dinator. Although there have been no signicant changes to ood maps in 2014, government of - cials are nding that many long- time property owners in South- west Florida havent reviewed their ood maps and ood insur- ance in years, or even decades. Lee County last adopted new ood insurance rate maps in September 2008 as part of FEMAs nationwide Map Modernization Program. In unincorporated Collier County, Naples and Marco Island, prop- erties ood 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 ood 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 FEMAs ood insurance reform: www.fema.gov/ ood-insurance-reform Understanding FEMAs new RiskMAP program: www.fema.gov/ risk-mapping-assessment-planning Collier County ood information page: www.Colliergov.net/index. aspx?page=7261 Naples ood information page:www.naplesgov.com/index. aspx?NID=146 Lee County ood information: www.leegov.com/dcd/oodmaps or http://leegis.leegov.com/oodzone National Flood Insurance Plan tips and information: https://www. oodsmart.gov/ QUESTIONS ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCE? Unincorporated Collier County: Floodplain Management Section Staff: 239-252-2942 or FloodInfoRequest@colliergov.net 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 CCarrera@naplesgov.com City of Marco Island: Floodplain Coordinator Chris Sparacino at 239-389-3947 or CSparacino@cityofmarcoisland.com 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 thats 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, ashlight, 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 thats not likely to sufer damage from wind or oodwaters. 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 youre positive the storm has passed. Dont 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. Dont 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 ooding 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 ood 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 ood as much as ve 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 Safr-Simpson hurricane scale is a rating used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and ooding expected along a coast from a hurricane landfall. Wind speed miles per hour Damage primarily to trees and unanchored mobile homes; some coastal ooding. Category 1 74-95 mph Some structural damage; large trees blown down; ooding near shoreline and possibly inland; terrain might be ooded inland. Category 3 111-129 mph Extensive damage to doors and windows; major damage to lower oors near shore; terrain may be ooded well inland. Category 4 130-156 mph Complete roof failure and some building failures; massive evacuation; ooding causes major damage to lower oors of all shoreline buildings. Category 5 157 mph or higher Some damage to roofs, doors, windows, trees and shrubbery; ooding 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 rst 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 Trafc 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 doesnt have much in the works that requires signi- cant planning in the case of an evacuation. Large Lee County projects wont 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 Countys con- struction shouldnt 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 dont become ying 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. Theyve had to do it. Floridas 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 hasnt yet been fully tested, as there hasnt been a signicant 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 shouldnt 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 arent 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 Fiddlers 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 ve 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 areas 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 rst priority is to clear access for emergency services to respond to areas needing help, Deane said. Some tips for after a storm event include: Dont 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. 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However, there arent 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 owing safely. Along with FP&L, law en- forcement and power crews, transportation ofcials are of- ten the rst 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 ooded 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 ber 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. 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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 ve, 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 reects 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 ipped 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 ashes 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 Services 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 oridadisaster.org. Remove any old roong cover or underlying build- ing paper. Then, renail the roof deck as needed, which will ensure a more wind- resistant roong 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 oridadisaster.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 Roong, 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 isnt 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 signicant from the ground oor. 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 shouldnt do, Kelly said, is to tarp an entire roof. Tarping a small area wont 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 signicant 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-x damages get moved up, while the larger damages can take up to a month to get to, Kelly said. The roong 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 nd a reliable roofer in your area, visit the National Roong 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 rst 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. Thats 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 rst 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. 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Make a list and a video tour of your homes 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 agents 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 wont be lost among other messages. Alternatively, the Insurance Information Institute provides free online software that helps you inventory your homes 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 agents 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 its 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. 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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 certicate is a wallet- sized ID with the persons name, business name and license number, said Mike Ossorio, Colliers license com- pliance supervisor. There is no handyman license, and a business tax receipt, formerly known as the occupational license, isnt 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 its a regis- tered company, see how many permits theyve pulled and see if there are any complaints, Ossorio said. Clients should avoid making deposits of more than 10 percent, unless the contract species when the job is to be completed. Get a certicate of comple- tion and a nal 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 certicate 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. 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The most commonly accepted denition of an El Nio is a per- sistent warming of the so-called Nio3.4 region of the tropical Pacic Ocean south of Hawaii, lasting for at least ve consecutive three-month seasons. A recent reversal in the direction of the Pacic 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 Nio watch last month. Forecasters are increasingly condent in a particularly big El Nio this time around because, deep below the Pacic Oceans surface, of-the-charts warm water is lurking: a huge subsur- face wave of anomalously warm water that currently spans the tropical Pacic Ocean big enough to cover the United States 300 feet deep. As that blob of warm water moves eastward, its getting closer to the oceans 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 Nios. Were carefully watching the potential development of an El Nio later this spring and into summer, said forecaster Tony Barnston of the International Research Institute for Climate and Society in a recorded brieng message. Below the surface we have a lot of warming and that could eventually make its way to the surface and create an El Nio. The warm water just below the oceans surface is on par with that of the biggest El Nio 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 Nio is also the only other time since records began in 1980 that subsurface Pacic Ocean water has been this warm in April. Heres what else we could expect: A severe drought continues to rage in and around Indonesia, which an El Nio would likely worsen. Perus anchovy catch may be signicantly afected should a strong El Nio materialize. Australias ongoing battles with bush res may be intensied 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 Nio. Theres 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 theyre crossing their ngers for a strong El Nio. Still, its certainly no slam dunk that an El Nio would be enough to end the crippling drought there or even bring above normal rainfall. 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BEFORE THE STORM | Insurance 38H Saturday, May 31, 2014 NAPL ES DAI LY NE WS and updated in March, ood insurance rates are high on everyones 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- specic 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 isnt necessary because rates are set nationally. However, some insurance providers are better at reviewing the specics of the property than others, LaGuardia said. Lee County officials have helped save some property owners thousands per year on their ood insurance rates by reviewing residents policies and ood zones, LaGuardia said. Carrera noted the same for Naples property owners shes 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, its important to un- derstand what your ood insur- ance covers and what it doesnt 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 certi- 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 ood 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 ood map changes of May 2012, FEMA responded recent- ly that it doesnt 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 ood insurance. If rain comes in through a broken window or gets in through other damage to the home, then home insurance, not ood insurance, covers the resulting water dam- age. Pool equipment, spas, green- houses, pole barns, tennis courts, lawn mowers, motorcycles and automobiles arent 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 ood insurance policies can be insured through other types of insurance. 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Notication 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 wont 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 drivers license or photo ID, and stay at the human shelter nearby. Owners must provide pic- ture identication 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 dont have service animals are urged to nd rela- tives, friends, a vet or other pet boarding before a storm. If ar- rangements cant be made, DAS will pick up the pet from the special needs patients 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 arent 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 nd 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, Lees 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 ones 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. Thats a rec- ommendation for all people in a storms 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.medele.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. Ofcials recommend having a photo of your pet in case you get separated. 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