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FINANCIAL CHECKLIST HURRICANE
Online & Mobile Banking
Bank anytime, anywhere. Manage your account 24/7 with Mobile Deposit, Direct Deposit, Bill Pay, person-to-person and bank-to-bank transfers. Log in or enroll today on our KeysBank Mobile App or at KeysBank.com.
Debit Cards
Use your debit card for quick cash access when banks are closed or if you have to evacuate. FSB does not charge a fee for using your debit card at any ATM* or Publix Presto! ATMs. You can also get cash back with purchases at many businesses. Instant Issue debit cards are available at all Keyswide locations.
Emergency Cash & Checkbook
Electronic means of payments may not be available if there is a power failure. Be sure to have cash and your checkbook on hand for purchases.
Secure Important Documents
Make copies of your insurance papers, Social Security cards, birth certificates, mortgages, and other important documents. Originals can be stored in a First State Bank Safe Deposit Box.**
Hurricane Loans & Credit Cards
A Mortgage, Home Equity Line of Credit, or Personal Loan can provide money on hand to prepare and, if necessary, recover quickly from a hurricane. We also offer personal and business credit cards. Apply online at KeysBank.com.
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p.8 Here’s the plan
All the info you’ll need before, during & after a storm p. 12 Know when to leave Keyswide evacuation zones p. 16 Get ready Prep for pregnant women, babies and pets p.18 Reentry Get your stickers now at these locations p.20 Need a ride? Evacuation resources p. 22 Give me shelter Locations and rules p. 26 Check it twice Hurricane supply checklist p.30 Let’s get digital Track the storm with weather apps p. 32 What’s in a name? List of 2023 storm names p.34 It’s electric Tips from the power pros p.36 Storm surge Look out and stay alert p.38 Trash it But do it correctly p.46 Listen to locals
They’ve seen it all before
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As we approach our 2023 hurricane/tropical storm season, let’s heed the words of our own Max Mayfield: “Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy.” A message from a wise meteorologist! As we all have learned, hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that despite all of our technologies, most nature remains unpredictable.
That is why it is important for all of us seasoned locals and our newly arrived to revisit our personal hurricane/tropical storm plans. A quick check on our battery levels, potable water supply, insurance policies, reentry stickers, coconut ladened trees, medications for people and pets and our exit plan. Taking these few extra steps now will lower our stress levels and assure our safety should a pending storm approach.
As always, please follow the direction of our experienced Emergency Management Team. We have assembled the best and the brightest to guide us through these weather events and will be in constant contact throughout any storm to keep you informed.
Stay safe this season.
Warmest Regards,
By Jim McCarthy
Every storm brings lessons for the areas in the bullseye to the places less devastated but noticeably affected by the outer bands. Hurricane Ian was no different, as the Category 4 storm brought unimaginable storm surge and destruction to Florida’s southwestern coast last September.
Ian rolled over the southwestern coast of Cuba on Sept. 27, 2022 as a Category 3 storm. Skirting up the Gulf of Mexico, Ian gained steam over the warm waters as maximum sustained winds reached 150 mph — just shy of a Category 5 storm.
