Updated August 2026. A pet door is still an opening. If the rest of the house is going impact, a cheap flap in a wall or door is a hole in the envelope.
Read MoreUpdated August 2026. My Safe Florida Home is a state program, not a Statewide promotion. As of this update, the program is advertising free wind-mitigation inspections and grants (the program site currently says grants up to $10,000). Start at mysafeflhome.com.
Read MoreBefore investing in hurricane shutters to protect your home from the wrath of severe weather, it's crucial to understand the potential risks associated with these protective measures.
Read MoreUpdated August 2026. Jupiter sits in northern Palm Beach County. It is not Miami-Dade HVHZ, but openings still need approved protection: impact windows and doors, or another approved shutter system.
Read MoreUpdated August 2026. Florida hurricane season is June through November. This is the opening-protection version of a prep list. Statewide Windows & Doors can spec the glass, doors, and roof. The rest is yours: gutters, trees, kit, insurance papers.
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