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Central Florida storm season

Storm Prep & Recovery

Hurricane season runs June through November. Get your home ready before a storm — and find vetted local companies for fast help after one.

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Before the storm

Prepare your home

Tackle these before a watch is issued — lead times stretch fast once a storm is in the cone.

Hurricane Shutters

When a storm is in the cone, openings are the weak point. These companies install accordion, roll-down, and impact-rated shutter systems — plus clear panels and fabric screens — to protect windows and doors. Get measured and installed well before a watch is issued, not the day before landfall.

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Generator Installers

Summer storms knock out power across Central Florida every year. These companies size, install, and service standby and portable generators with proper transfer switches — so the AC, fridge, and medical equipment keep running when the grid doesn't. Installation books up fast once a storm is forecast.

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Tree Removal

Overgrown oaks and weak limbs are a real hazard when the wind picks up. These tree services handle trimming, hazardous limb removal, full takedowns, and post-storm cleanup of downed trees — including emergency response when a tree lands on a roof or driveway.

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After the storm

Recover quickly

When damage happens, acting fast limits the cost — especially with water and mold.

Water Damage RestorationMold RemediationRoof Tarping

Storm-ready companies

Top storm prep & recovery pros

Lakeland Generator Service
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Lakeland Generator Service

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Lakeland, FL

Lakeland Generator Service provides whole-home standby generator and battery backup system installation, maintenance, repair, and remote monitoring for homeowners across Central Florida. Based in Lakeland, the company works with leading brands including Generac, Cummins, and Briggs & Stratton, offering turnkey backup power solutions designed to help homes stay operational during storms, hurricanes, and unexpected outages.

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United Water Restoration Group of Lakeland
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United Water Restoration Group of Lakeland

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Orlando, FL

United Water Restoration Group of Lakeland provides 24/7 emergency restoration services for residential and commercial properties throughout Lakeland and Polk County. The company specializes in water damage restoration, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, storm recovery, biohazard cleanup, reconstruction, and insurance claim assistance, helping property owners recover quickly after unexpected disasters.

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Hurricane prep checklist

  • Schedule a roof inspection and address loose shingles or tiles early.
  • Install or service hurricane shutters before a watch is ever issued.
  • Have a standby or portable generator and transfer switch ready to go.
  • Trim weak limbs and overhanging branches away from the house.
  • Know where your water shutoff, panel, and generator hookups are.
  • Save the numbers of tarping and restoration pros before you need them.

After the storm: 4 steps

  1. 1

    Make it safe

    Stay clear of downed lines and standing water. Document damage with photos before you touch anything.

  2. 2

    Stop the damage

    Get emergency roof tarping or board-up and start water extraction fast — Florida humidity grows mold within a day or two.

  3. 3

    Document & file

    Photograph everything and keep receipts. Many restoration companies bill insurance directly and help with your claim.

  4. 4

    Rebuild right

    Use licensed, insured pros for permanent repairs so the work passes inspection and holds up next season.

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