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Garage Storage

Hurricane Ian and Ultimate Garages

An Automobile Survival Story

s Hurricane Ian approached Southwest Florida, residents from June 1 through November 30. They knew that if any storm
were preparing. Many evacuated, most tried their best came during that time, they had a space reserved for their vehicle.
A to secure their loved ones, home, and valuables. Cars People also knew that if they did not reserve a space but a storm
were felt secure inside private garages attached to homes and was approaching, they would be able to get a space urgently,
throughout various garages and man-caves throughout the area. assuming space was available.
The majority of cars were left in low level parking areas and As it became apparent that Hurricane Ian’s cone of uncertainty
parking garages next to high rise buildings along the shore. These had Southwest Florida in its tracks, calls started coming in to
cars were no match for the 10-15 feet of surge that came in some Ultimate Garages. Cars were being brought in daily with the
areas. hope that they would remain safe. When it was all said and done,
A little over 5 years ago, the creative planning of a local approximately $90-$100 million in car valuation was safe and
cardiologist and car enthusiast felt there was a need for a facility secure.
that would protect cars in Southwest Florida from wind and surge. Images started coming in after Ian, revealing significant flood
The construction of Ultimate Garages was completed 3 years damage to homes and automobiles. Million dollar cars submerged
ago in Naples, Florida. A 57,000 square foot building made of in the waters. The early estimate is that 350,000 vehicles may have
concrete and steel having a wind rating of over 170 miles per hour been damaged from the storm. As for those at Ultimate Garages?
and a climate controlled storage area 30 feet above sea level. Its Not one car experienced flood water or structural damage. 100%
design had one purpose; to protect vehicles from the devastation remained safe and secure. This was a true automobile survival story.
of a storm such as Ian.
People who knew about Ultimate Garages started preparing
for the 2022 hurricane season as early as January. Reserving space

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