If you think you are being price gouged there is a hotline you can call to turn in the evil doer or cheater business. Call the Attorney Generals hotline at 1-866-9-NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226).
It is illegal to raise the price of gas, ice, water or other needed hurricane supplies when a storm is approaching. The best thing that you can do is be prepared so that you don't need to buy these items at the last minute.
Make a list of the items that you will need for hurricane season and go buy them. Then make a hurricane evacuation plan. Exchange phone numbers and addresses with family members. Come up with a method to communicate effectively such as Facebook or MySpace.
Your pets may not be welcome everywhere so if you are going to be staying in a hotel make sure you start making calls early and find a hotel on each side of Florida and in 2 or 3 central locations that fit your budget and allow pets.
Be sure to take a moment to think about the people who live on your block. Are there elderly people or people with ailments or injuries that need help? Stop by and ask them what you can do to help them prepare. Share your emergency plan and encourage them to make a plan and let them know that you would be honored to help them if you are needed. Be a Good Samaritan. It's so important that we all help each other in times of need.
If you are taken advantage be sure to make a complaint. If enough people stand up for themselves then things are going to change and people will be punished and the world will be a better place and it will all be because of you! Be safe!
Maya Thomas
Realtor®
Exit Realty Old Island Key West
1511 Truman Avenue
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 522-1398
MyRealPro@gmail.com
www.ShowcasePortfolioProperties.com
