STORM SMART INDUSTRIES DONATES HURRICANE PROTECTION TO ANIMAL REFUGE CENTER
Storm Smart’s “We Care” Program Donates Shutters To ARC
Ft. Myers, Fl- July 16, 2010- Storm Smart Industries, the largest and most innovative hurricane protection company in Southwest will be supplying and installing hurricane protection for the Animal Refuge Center, better known as ARC. Storm Smart’s “We Care” program began in 2008 to help families and local businesses in need during hurricane season. Yes, even animals too!
The Animal Refuge Center of Fort Myers is a not for profit animal welfare society dedicated to stopping the escalating cost to impound, care for, kill and dispose of dogs and cats dying for no reason other than having been born. ARC is a non-euthanasia organization. Not only does ARC protect and save many hundreds of animals, but ARC also has an indoor training program to help train and rehabilitate animals so, they are more attractive to a potential adopter.
“We are pleased to be able to help ARC and protect the facility that cares for so many animals that would otherwise not have a chance and include them in our “We Care” program, said Brian Rist, Storm Smart Industries, president.
Storm Smart Industries will be installing the shutters on the facility in the next few weeks to be sure that the facility is protected during hurricane season. Storm Smart will be visiting the facility on July 20th, 2010 to measure and meet the team at ARC.
“As the largest no-kill shelter in the state, it is essential that our treatment center remain intact during a storm. This will allow us to not only care for our animals, but it would place us in a position to help the community at large,” said Betty Hughes, Board Treasurer, ARC,” Arc also serves as a triage center and it would be very sad to loose that ability.”
Storm Smart is now hiring for shutter installers and service tech’s. We are hoping you have experience, but we will train you as long as you have a good driving record, drug-free and are good with people. Storm Smart has a zero tolerance to negative customer service and we expect the best from our staff.
We are also hiring for an accounts receivable position. Please refer to our careers page for a full list of qualifications.
We are proud to be helping Southwest Florida’s economy grow!
1. The BP Gulf Oil Spill- We are all wondering, what happens if a hurricane hits with the oil spill?
“Depending on the strength of such a tropical storm, rough seas could be a serious problem for containment operations and may cause them to halt until the storm passes,” according to Alex Sosnowski, an AccuWeather.com meteorologist. “Strong winds could steer part of the existing surface oil slick toward the northern Gulf Coast or elsewhere. High winds from a hurricane could also cause some the oil to become airborne in blowing spray, while a storm surge could carry contaminants inland. On the other hand, to some extent, rough seas and heavy rain tend to work toward breaking up an oil slick.”
While it’s unlikely that the oil slick would slow down a major hurricane, if a hurricane is forming in the Gulf of Mexico, the oil slick may inhibit storm development according to a review of scientific literature on the subject by Weather Underground’s Jeff Masters.
2. Haiti
Haiti is extremely vulnerable to damage caused by a hurricane because it lacks the infrastructure and building codes that the United States has in place and therefore, could be a huge factor for destructive force.
3. La Nina
El Nino inhibits hurricane formation, but La Nina is a cool pattern in the Northern Pacific and does just the opposite. While, it is not here now, it will emerge soon. So, whether or not we reach the high end of the this hurricane season, that will depend quite a bit on La Nina.
4. Hurricane Preparedness
Properly preparing one’s home for a hurricane “can absolutely be the determining factor between some damage and complete damage,” said Ray Stone, the vice president of catastrophe operations for Travelers Insurance. “It could be very well the difference between a home standing and a home laying on the ground.”
Experts have been warning for years that people migrating to the coasts is increasing the risk of serious damage from hurricanes; now, 35 million Americans live along hurricane-prone coasts. Further, while some coastal areas haven’t experienced a hurricane in years or even decades, there’s no telling when one will strike. Many are unprepared. “If this outlook holds true, this season could be one of the more active (hurricane seasons) on record,” said Jane Lubchenco, NOAA administrator. “The greater likelihood of storms brings an increased risk of a landfall. In short, we urge everyone to be prepared.”
Travelers is highlighting four common myths that homeowners have about preparing for hurricanes:
The most vulnerable area of the home is the roof. “It simply isn’t true,” Stone said. “The most vulnerable part is the garage door.” If wind enters through the garage door, a window or any other opening, however, the roof is at risk: The rush of air could blow it off, with your stuff following close behind. Kits are available to protect garage doors.
You only need to protect the openings facing the water. Hurricanes rotate, and their winds can strike from surprising directions. Similarly, it’s dangerous to try to open windows on the opposite side of the house from the direction of the wind, because they could break in the process, or the wind direction could change suddenly.
Taping with a big “X” protects windows. The real key is to make sure windows are securely attached to the building and that they stay that way despite heavy winds.
Leaning or pushing against a window or door can prevent it from being blown in. A better plan is to stay clear of windows and doors during the storm. Before the storm, make sure hinges and bolts are secure, and that all openings can be closed securely.
5. Hurricane Beta
Bottom line: The more storms, the more chance for damage
Brian Rist, President of Storm Smart Industries was recently featured on Fox 92.5 FM on the early morning show to talk about June 1st, which is the opening of hurricane season and also to discuss the Storm Smart We Care program.
The National Hurricane Center says the non-tropical low pressure system it’s been watching throughout the weekend-Invest 90L- has a 30% chance of developing into Tropical or Subtropical Storm Alex- the first of the season, which begins June 1st, 2010.
On satellite imagery, the are appeared more disorganized that ever on Monday morning as it drifted north-northwest. If it does start changing into a tropical or subtropical system- characterized by a circulation extending to the surface- the best chance for it to happen is Tuesday as wind shear begins to decline.
It does now appear that 90L will have little if any effect on South Florida weather, although it may increase surf and risk of rip currents.
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