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primary Modern building codes have done
reason for much to improve the resiliency of our Common Wisdom
evacuating the homes and businesses from the high
city and other winds associated with a hurricane, Be kind to people and animals too. Laugh a lot. Just tell the
less so with flooding – primarily truth. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. Clean

coastal areas requiring higher elevations (base flood up your own mess. Wish upon a star. Please your dentist and
in the face of elevation) and hydrostatic foundation floss your teeth. Read a good book – or two (and read to a
venting (flood vents). Flood insurance,
child!). Good health is priority #1. Lend a hand. Give blood. Call
a hurricane which is generally required if you have your mom and dad, or kids. Take the dog for long walks and
a mortgage on your property, is the smile at who you meet. Be a friend. Don’t drink and drive.
threat. only other line of defense available Let art color your life. Be gentle with the earth. Cut the drama
and don’t go to extremes. Never look back unless you are
to protect our property from storm planning to go there. Be thankful.
“I think the next best thing to solving a
surge flooding. To insure that you are properly protected, a review problem is finding some humor in it.”
~Frank A. Clark
of your insurance with your carrier, along with the building’s
Karen Coney Coplin, Realtor
elevation certificate to make sure that they are accurate and cover Direct: 239.777.4093

what you think they cover is in order. Commercial properties can Email: NaplesKCC@gmail.com

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proper information, your property is mapped correctly and your

coverage is correct.

Preparedness and some common sense will protect you

and your family. The Collier County All Hazards Guide, which

together some of the other hurricane information available from

the Naples City Government can provide you with what you

need to know about preparedness and evacuation. These guides

are available at the Naples Library, City Hall and several other

locations around the City. Take a little time now to prepare for

hurricane season – then enjoy a quiet and beautiful summer here

on our island paradise.

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