Emergency Storm Preparation in Crestview, FL

You have shutters. You have panels. But when a storm is two days out and the forecast is serious — can you actually get them deployed in time? On your own, without help, in the heat, before lines form at the gas station and stores run out of water?

That's what emergency storm preparation services are for. We send a professional crew to your home to deploy your shutters, install your panels, and secure your property — so you can focus on your family.

Who Needs This Service

Elderly homeowners — storm panel installation is physical work. Climbing to reach high window headers, lifting and positioning heavy aluminum panels, driving wing nuts while standing on a ladder. For many older homeowners, that's not safe or realistic.

Active military and deployed personnel — Crestview and the surrounding Eglin area have significant military families. When service members are deployed, their families may not be able to deploy shutters alone. And when the service member is the one who handles storm prep, their absence during a storm watch creates a real problem.

Seasonal residents — if you're not in Florida during storm season, you can't deploy shutters yourself. A pre-season service contract guarantees that a crew will secure your home when a storm threatens.

Homeowners with physical limitations — any condition that limits mobility, strength, or the ability to work on a ladder makes DIY shutter deployment risky or impossible.

New Florida residents — if this is your first hurricane season and you're not confident in your storm prep process, a professional deployment gives you peace of mind and shows you exactly how it's done.

What's Included

A storm preparation crew will:

• Deploy and lock all accordion shutters
• Install all labeled storm panels on pre-existing hardware
• Close and lock manual roll-down shutters
• Secure Bahama and colonial shutters in storm position
• Verify all locks are engaged and document deployment for insurance purposes
• Secure outdoor furniture and movable items on request

After the storm, the same crew handles retraction and panel removal.

Pre-Season Contracts

The most reliable option is an annual pre-season contract. You pay a set fee at the start of storm season. When a hurricane watch is issued for Okaloosa County, you're on the priority list. A crew deploys your shutters within 24–48 hours — before the rush, before the chaos.

Without a pre-season contract, storm preparation services operate on a first-come, first-served basis. In the 48 hours before a storm makes landfall, availability disappears fast.

Contact Us Now — Before You Need It

The time to arrange storm preparation services is before a storm is in the forecast. Call (850) 801-5890 or fill out our contact form. We'll connect you with a contractor in your area and discuss pre-season contract options.

Okaloosa County Emergency Management publishes storm preparation guidance each season — we encourage every homeowner to review it. Professional shutter deployment is one part of a complete storm plan.