Hurricane Irma’s trajectory into the United States has still not been fully forecast, but there is nonetheless a very high probability that this Category 5 storm will at least partially affect Sarasota with high winds and heavy rain. Massey & Massey would like to take a moment to share some hurricane preparedness information. Here is a comprehensive hurricane guide provided by ABC 7 News, with helpful information including a checklist of supplies to stock up on, important documents to have ready in case of emergency, ways to secure your home to prevent damage, locations of Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte county hurricane shelters, how to safely handle pets, and more. Please give this guide a read to see if there’s anything you may have overlooked in your family’s hurricane strategy, and consider printing a copy or two to have on hand during the hurricane, just in case. We wish all our readers a safe weekend.