Pinellas County is a great area to work in. Clearwater is a vacation spot in its own right, with plenty of fun things to do. Clearwater Beach was rated #5 in the Top 10 Beaches in America by the Travel Channel!
The city is famous for being the home of Winter the Dolphin, who was featured in the movie Dolphin Tale alongside Harry Connick Jr., Morgan Freeman, and Ashley Judd. At 107,784 residents (according to a recent census), it’s large enough to be lively without becoming overwhelming.
Awesome Clearwater reports that of the 36 hurricanes that have targeted Florida directly during the past 150 years, 3 have made landfall in Clearwater, making it a hot spot during storm season. Even when there’s no hurricane to contend with, Clearwater can still get very wet, receiving 52.74” of rainfall annually according to Weather.com. With all of this precipitation it’s important to remember the role that gutters can play in protecting your property. Gutters can safely direct water run-off away from your home’s foundation. They can also prevent other costly issues like roof and window leaks.
It’s a very good idea to be prepared for severe weather in this city. We’ve discovered a few resources which can help you, guides that provide a lot of good information. For example, Oak Grove Middle School on Belcher Rd. is set up to accommodate people with special needs. It is also a pet-friendly shelter.
Locate other storm shelters here.
The Pinellas County searchable evacuation tool can tell you whether you need to stay or go during a hurricane.
Residents with special needs will find everything they need to know in this guide.
Here are some preparation checklists for hurricane season.
Stay on top of current weather conditions.
We’re here to help you prepare your home for heavy rains and storms as well as routine rainfall with our gutters and downspouts. Protect your most important asset (your home) by calling us today for a free, timely estimate.