Episodes

  • Opening Protection for Homes and Businesses with Troy Atlas
    Feb 6 2023

    In this episode of Get Readier, we sit down with Troy Atlas of Home Safety Solutions in the Greater Tampa Bay area. Troy is a specialist in protecting homes and businesses from hurricanes and high winds, and he'll be sharing his expertise on how opening protection can be a crucial tool in securing your property. He'll discuss the different types of opening protection systems, the benefits of each, and how to choose the right one for your needs. 

    Whether you're a homeowner, business owner, or just want to be better prepared for hurricane season, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Tune in to hear Troy Atlas of Home Safety Solutions share his insights on how to secure your property against the forces of nature.

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    19 mins
  • Retrofitting Older Homes for Hurricane Safety with Glenn Stevens
    Feb 6 2023

    We are back with Glenn Stevens to discuss the important topic of retrofitting older homes to better protect them from the devastating effects of hurricanes. Glenn has years of experience inspecting homes for potential weaknesses and will be sharing his insights on the most common issues he sees in older homes and the ways in which they can be upgraded for greater protection.

     Join us as we learn from the expert, Glenn Stevens, about the steps you can take to retrofit your older home for greater protection during hurricane season.

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    10 mins
  • What the My Safe Florida Home Grants Cover with Glenn Stevens
    Feb 6 2023

    Glenn Stevens is back again to talk about the grants made available through the My Safe Florida Home Program and the home hurricane safety upgrades that qualify for these grants. Glenn has in-depth knowledge of the program and these upgrades. He will be sharing his expertise on the types of upgrades that are eligible for grants. 

    Whether you're a homeowner in Florida looking to make your home more resilient to hurricane damage or simply interested in learning more about the My Safe Florida Home Program, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 

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    6 mins
  • Inside the My Safe Florida Home Program with Steven Fielder
    Feb 1 2023

    We sit down with Steven Fielder, Program Manager for the state of Florida's My Safe Florida Home program. Steven gives us an inside look at the initiative, which is state-funded and provides grants for Florida homeowners to upgrade their homes to better protect against hurricane damage. We'll learn about the program's history, its goals and objectives, and the process for homeowners to apply for and receive grants. 

    This episode is a quick must-listen for anyone living in Florida who wants to make their home more resilient to the impacts of natural disasters. Join us as we dive into the My Safe Florida Home program with Steven Fielder.

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    6 mins
  • A Hurricane Preparedness PSA from the My Safe Florida Home Program
    Jan 31 2023

    Want to know exactly how the MySafe Florida Home Program is supporting homeowners when it comes to hurricane Preparedness in Florida? This PSA will give you everythging you need to know about how it works, where to look for discounts, how to apply for reimbursement, and more.

    You can also visit MySafeFLHome.com for more information and to apply!

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    7 mins
  • Tampa Home Talk Radio Feature
    Dec 23 2022

    We obtained special permission to publish this recording of Tampa Home Talk Radio to provide you with everything you need to know about hurricane season.

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    43 mins
  • Home Inspections with Glenn Stephens
    Dec 9 2022

    In this episode, we are getting readier with Certified Residential Contractor, Certified Roofing Contractor, Home Inspector, and President of G. Stephens & Associates, Mr. Glenn Stephens. As an active board member of the Florida Association of Building Inspectors, Glenn has performed over 3,700 home inspections and has lent his experience to fellow industry professionals across the state of Florida as the State Provider for continuing education for Contractors and Home Inspectors.

    We cover what exactly it means to have a home inspection, the different kinds of home inspections, free programs available to homeowners, and what to look out for along the way.

    Join us as we get readier with Glenn Stephens. 

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    24 mins
  • Let's Get Readier for Hurricane Season
    Dec 9 2022

    Welcome to Get Readier, the hurricane preparedness podcast. We sit down with policy makers, contractors, homeowners, and everyone in between to provide the information you need to help your home withstand the next hurricane. This podcast is sponsored by the state of Florida and the My Safe Florida Home Program. Visit MySafeFLHome.com to learn more.

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    1 min