Free Plywood for hurricane protection?
Hello, I hope you can help me out. I live in Miami, FL and we are about to be hit by a hurricane early next week. During a tropical storm one month ago a window in my house was shattered and it is still broken. It is one of two windows in my house without hurricane shutters. Are there any public resources out there that will help me get some plywood? I am running on two meals a day as it is and cannot afford the $25+ per sheet it is going to cost at a hardware store. Is there anything I can do? Thank you
Hi, First search for the National Hurricane Center on the internet. The last report on Ike shows that the track is drifting south and may not hit you at all. If so, this will give you more time and you may avoid the cost of the plywood.
When you are financially able, get the plywood anyway and prepare it so that it can be used again when needed. Screws and a inexpensive screwgun will work fine. Good luck.
Get in touch with the local Red Cross or Fema…they are now giving out sand and bags , tape etc. They may have plywood also. Better hurry up.
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Hi, First search for the National Hurricane Center on the internet. The last report on Ike shows that the track is drifting south and may not hit you at all. If so, this will give you more time and you may avoid the cost of the plywood.
When you are financially able, get the plywood anyway and prepare it so that it can be used again when needed. Screws and a inexpensive screwgun will work fine. Good luck.
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