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UPDATE – 10\/9\/24: <\/em><\/strong>BELFOR is actively assisting communities in preparing for Hurricane Milton’s imminent landfall. Our team is on the ground, providing support and resources to safeguard critical facilities with flood barriers, emergency response plans and more before the storm makes landfall. Safe wishes to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm and is expected to bring severe storm surge, destructive winds, and flooding to the western Gulf Coast. This storm is expected to make landfall near Bradenton, Florida early Thursday morning and\u00a0now\u00a0is the time to prepare.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a difficult message to share, especially with so many communities across the Southeast still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Our hearts go out to everyone who has already faced so much this season. To those in the path of Hurricane Milton: take action now, follow local evacuation orders, secure your property, and prioritize your safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the leader in emergency response services, BELFOR\u2019s National Catastrophe Response Team<\/strong><\/a> has been closely monitoring this storm system since it began developing. From flood damage<\/strong><\/a> restoration services to hurricane cleanup and general storm recovery<\/strong><\/a> services, BELFOR has the experience, capabilities, technology and equipment to fully support impacted businesses and communities. Our restoration experts are prepared and strategically positioned around Florida and other key areas, with additional personnel, equipment, and resources deployed from across the West and East Coasts. We are on standby, ready to respond and support our clients and communities through every stage of recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Stay safe and know that help is on the way. If your property is impacted by this storm, please call BELFOR\u2019s 24\/7 Emergency Hotline at 800-856-3333<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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