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We Are Here to Help
Our experienced personal injury, litigation, and real estate attorneys and their staff are standing by if you ever need help with any of the following:
- downed trees or fences
- water intrusion
- resolving property damage disputes with insurance companies
- or other related issues
Safe Storage of Your Estate Planning Documents
With the after-effects of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Ian, safe estate planning document storage should be a concern for many. When you have to evacuate, what is most important to bring? Do you need your original documents? What if your originals were lost or destroyed during a natural disaster? To get answers to these common questions and concerns, see attorney Rep DeLoach's blog post on safe storage of estate planning documents.
Additional Resources
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View the 2024 Hurricane Guide from the Pinellas County Government with valuable information and preparation tips. Below are the links in English, Spanish, & Vietnamese:
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Know your zone: https://kyz.pinellas.gov/
- Duke Energy: power updates www.duke-energy.com/outages
- FEMA: Temporary Shelter Assistance (hotel/motel) Citizens must register with FEMA to receive. Eligible survivors can find the list of TSA-approved hotels on www.disasterassistance.gov, and click on the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program – Participating Hotel List link. If they don’t have access to internet, they may also call the FEMA Helpline (1-800-621-3362) for assistance with locating one.
- NOAA's National Hurricane Center: excellent resource for storm preparedness https://www.ready.gov/
hurricanes - SPCA Tampa Bay Pet Owner Emergency Resources Hurricane Preparedness for Pets
- Pinellas County Emergency Management: get details regarding evacuation zones, shelter options, etc. http://www.pinellascounty.org/
emergency/ - Pinellas County: For additional information on hiring contractors, visit www.pcclb.com Remember; do not pay for work until it is fully completed to your satisfaction. For additional consumer protections available to you, visit: www.pinellascounty.org/
consumer - Pinellas County: sandbag locations http://www.pinellascounty.org/
emergency/sandbags.htm
How to Reach Us
If our office closes due to a hurricane, you can reach us for assistance by using the contact form on our website or by sending a private message on Facebook. We are closely monitoring these messages and will respond as soon as possible.