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Five Must Haves For Hurricane Evacuation In The Florida Keys

Nobody wants to think about it, but everyone who lives along the coast has to – and that’s what is needed in a hurricane evacuation. While the Florida Keys have escaped most major hurricanes in the last decade, that doesn’t mean a major one couldn’t strike at any time. It’s best to be prepared all of the time. The Florida Keys Have a long hurricane season, which is June 1 – November 30. It’s more likely a hurricane will hit between August 15 and October 1, as summer gives way to fall. (That’s easy to forget in the Keys, as the temperature change is very subtle!) However, it’s important to remember that theoretically, a hurricane could strike at any time of the year. It’s best to always be prepared.

Five Must Haves For Hurricane Evacuation In The Florida Keys

  • Have an evacuation plan
  • Have a plan for pets
  • Have a stash of money only for hurricane use
  • Keep bottled water in your vehicle
  • Keep your gas tank full during height of hurricane season

In many evacuation zones, all you have to do is drive twenty or so miles to a friend’s house and you have complied with the mandatory evacuation and will be safe. Not true for The Keys. You need to get all the way out of the keys, and depending on where you live, this may take days under a mandatory evacuation. You need to get a weather app on your phone, and as soon as they begin to talk about mandatory evacuations, leave. You need to get safely inland at least to somewhere that’s not coastal Florida. That’s not an easy feat. Many have friends, family, or former co-workers or classmates they could stay with. If not, know that many churches and schools will open their doors. The main thing you need is the mindset to go at earliest call.

You need to take your pets. Many places in inland Florida have places that will allow you to hunker down and wait out the storm with your pets, but if you don’t ask family, friends, or research places that might take pets now, you will be overwhelmed when the time comes. When you read stories of dogs and cats being left behind during hurricanes, it’s safe to say the majority did not want to do that. They weren’t heartless people who wanted their pets to drown; they became distressed and overwhelmed, likely took a bet, stayed until the last minute, and lost. Their priority then needed to be human life. It would be heartbreaking to say the least, so again – leave at earliest call and have a plan. It’s not a bad idea to throw a bag of your pet’s food, dishes, and a blanket in your vehicle now as well.

Many people live paycheck to paycheck and nobody can fault that. However, keeping several hundred dollars only for hurricane funds is a great idea. It’s a good idea to keep it in cash, too, in case electronics go down. Where you decide to store it is up to you, but it should be somewhere that you can quickly grab but not easily stolen by others. How can you get this money? If you have people who ask what you want for your birthday or Christmas, tell them “hurricane cash.” Most people who live near you or love you will be more than happy to oblige.

Always keep a few gallons of bottled water in your vehicle. It’s a good idea to change it out every few months, and it is inexpensive. It will be invaluable if the need arises.

During hurricane season, don’t run your gas tank on empty! Although weather models are good at predicting storms, storms can also quickly turn. Make sure you always have a full tank of gas so all you have to so is grab your cash, people and animals, throw your bag in the car, and go! We’ve all seen the nightmare footage of gas stations backed up for a mile and gas stations with no more gas. Avoid that drama and have a little peace of mind.

Living in the Florida Keys is paradise, but even paradise needs a little preparation. Happy “hurricane-free” season!

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Newest Key West Commercial Properties on the Market

Here is your chance to own a turnkey restaurant property in paradise! Recently updated and renovated, this restaurant property is a staple to the local community.PRIME US1 FRONTAGE, Average daily traffic is over 16,000! Total of 168 seats, qualifies for SRX license, and offers tons of parking on the 20,000sqft lot. This property is ready to go, don't miss this opportunity! $995,000 Active

31044 Avenue B Big Pine, Florida

3,252 SqFt

$15,000 startup grant available to an energetic formally trained chef with innovative ideas & ready for their big break to start their own restaurant.  Key West restaurant/bar location lease for only $5000 mo!  There's an amazing concentration of residential addresses nearby, with several larger ocean front condominium complexes & hotels just a few blocks away, for a lucrative takeout business or to fill your seats. You can't beat the price when comparing to other Key West properties that offer a restaurant/bar opportunity. With a 2600+ sq. ft. building, the location offers high visibility in the cross town area of Key West zoned for a 79 seat restaurant/bar with beer & wine sales. Huge kitchen & prep area, walk in cooler & freezer, large storage room/office/casual area & 3 restrooms. Property must operate as a restaurant with a beer and wine license. Triple net lease with F/L/S. Tenant to verify all information. 
 
To participate in the grant, proof formal culinary arts training and Key West residency (minimum of 2 years) absolutely required.  Grant is for rent payment for the first 3 months rent. 
 
A member of the LLC is a licensed Florida real estate agent. 
$5,000 Active

1500 Bertha Street KEY WEST, Florida

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Commercial building for lease, TRAFFIC LIGHT CORNER, location next to main intersection in Big Pine Key on the Overseas Highway in the Lower FL Keys outside of Marathon & Key West. Serving a radius of over 30 miles north & south, SC zoning. Ideal for office or retail with approx.~3251sf of space. Current office buildout has 8 private offices with barn doors, open and bright reception area, conference room, storage, plenty of off-street parking with easy to access and excellent visibility. $4,877 Active

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507 Olivia and 825 Duval Unit 4 are the same property. 1018 Sq ft with 15 ft ceilings, one parking spot, long term lease preferred. Triple net lease Very light and bright space! $20 Active

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