LOCATION…19.2N 67.5W

ABOUT 105 MI…170 KM WNW OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO
ABOUT 70 MI…115 KM NE OF PUNTA CANA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…80 MPH…130 KM/H

The government of the Bahamas has issued a hurricane warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Southeastern Bahamas.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect…A hurricane warning is in effect for…* North coast of the Dominican Republic from the Haiti border Eastward to Cabo Engano * Southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands

A hurricane watch is in effect for… * North coast of Haiti from le mole St. Nicholas eastward to the Dominican Republic border * central Bahamas

A tropical storm warning is in effect for…* Puerto Rico…Vieques and Culebra * South Coast of the Dominican Republic from South of Cabo Engano Westward to the Haiti Border * all of Haiti

Discussion and 48-Hour Outlook
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At 1100 am…The Center of Hurricane Irene was located near Latitude 19.2 North…Longitude 67.5 West. Irene is moving toward the West-Northwest near 13 Mph…20 Km/H…and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 To 48 hours. On This Track the Core of Irene should be passing just to the North of Hispaniola later today and early Tuesday and reach the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Southeastern Bahamas late Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 Mph…130 Km/H…with higher gusts. Irene is a Category One Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Strengthening is forecast during the next few days.

Hurricane Force Winds Extend Outward Up To 30 Miles…45 Km…from the center…and Tropical Storm Force Winds extend outward up To 185 miles…295 Km to the Northeast of the center.

Minimum Central Pressure Estimated From A Reconnaissance Plane Was 988 Mb…29.18 Inches.
Source: NWS – NOAA

There are many products available to help keep the biting pests from sinking their stingers into your flesh, however one method acts as a physical barrier to the insects without containing any harmful chemicals or toxic substances—the pioneering Textilene SuperScreen.

This innovative, extruded vinyl-coated polyester core yarn screen offers more than just “good enough” screen protection. It provides insect and pest protection, privacy, safety and debris control. SuperScreen offers the homeowner extended durability and protection by incorporating superior tear resistance and tensile strength, as well as trouble-free enjoyment with lasting aesthetic appeal and low maintenance. We are delighted to offer this new product to our clients in various applications and sizes to accommodate many window and door openings.

Call us today for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation to find out if this advanced product is best for you and your home in the battle against these pest!

Hurricane shutters remain the most economical solution for most homeowners to protect window openings in a storm, although impact  glass is increasingly popular. Preparing ahead of time, say experts, particularly with panels and other manual deployment options is key. Make sure the right tools and hardware are on hand before the storm nears. Here are just a few tips to help you decide which shutter may be best for your home or business.

Storm panels ~

Steel or aluminum shutters attach to the walls around windows and doors on bolts or tracks. Storm panels are corrugated, and each piece overlaps the next for maximum strength. There are several styles of storm panels to choose from.

• The first style incorporates both tracks and bolts. The top of the panel is slipped into a track above the window, and the bottom of the panel is secured to bolts that are permanently attached beneath the window.

• The second style uses a set of C-shaped tracks above and below the windows and doors. Bolts slide into the tracks from either side and must be manually aligned with the holes on the panels.

• The third style uses only bolts permanently set into the wall beside the windows and doors. They can be loosened as the panel is hung horizontally, and screwed down to secure it.

Storm panels are the most inexpensive options of the permanent shutter systems. They are removable, so they don’t change the aesthetics of the house when not in use and provide excellent protection for both doors and windows.

Accordion shutters~

These one or two-piece hurricane shutters are housed beside the windows or doors when not in use. They unfold accordion-style to cover and protect during a storm.

The benefit of accordions is that they are permanently affixed beside the windows and don’t require any extra storage space.  They can easily be deployed by one person and most models can be locked with a key and may be used as a theft deterrent.

Roll-down  shutters~

These shutters attach above the window. They roll up and store in an enclosed ‘header’ or ‘housing’ box when not in use. They are lowered either manually by a hand crank or automatically by push button or remote, and lock in place for storm protection.

Aluminum rolling shutters are permanently affixed above the windows/doors and don’t require any extra storage space. They too can easily be made storm-ready by one person with very little effort. These type of shutters also offer some of the best protection, and make an excellent theft deterrent.

Hurricane / Impact glass~

This glass can withstand hurricane debris and eliminate the need for hurricane shutters.  Modern code requirements, which already require hurricane shutters or other protections on new houses, make the glass a more practical option at the time of new construction or remodeling. By having impact resistant windows installed professionally, in most cases it eliminates the need for additional shutters.

Call us today for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation to find out what works best for you and your home or business!

The newest division of the Smart Companies is located at 2257 Vista Parkway, Suite 21, West Palm Beach, FL 33411. This office is part of the Vista Business Park and just off of Jog Road.

Although we are currently in the process of installing samples of all of our products, our team is ready to answer any questions and of course available to talk to you about the many hurricane protection, energy & solar options and home technology products we offer, along with assisting with service and warranty calls. Please call Dan Reames, our Regional Manager at 561-578-4751 for more details.

Mike, the installation guy, was on top of his game~ measuring and installing perfectly.  We are really happy with the color of the Bermuda Shutter, it worked out perfectly and the roll down shutter is great.

Many thanks to you and your team.    We will certainly recommend Storm Smart to our friends.

Jennifer & Kevin M., ~ Cape Coral, FL

June Y., ~ Cape Coral, FL

We will definitely recommend Storm Smart.

Jim & Sheila G. ~ Highland Woods, Bonita Springs, FL

Nancy O. ~ Fort Myers, FL

Bill & Joyce M. ~ Pelican Sound, Estero, FL

Malcolm M., ~ North Fort Myers, FL