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Council weighs risks of hurricane shutters left up year-round; asks staff to research temporary-window language
Summary
Fire officials warned May 14 that hurricane protection left down year‑round can impede firefighter access and resident egress. Council asked staff to return with legal options and recommended definitions for a temporary period.
Fire officials told the Committee of the Whole on May 14 that leaving hurricane protection devices (shutters) down outside imminent storm threats can create life‑safety risks for residents and firefighters.
Fire Chief Mike Russell said the main concerns are twofold: if a fire traps an occupant in a bedroom and windows or doors are blocked by shutters, the occupant’s ability to self‑rescue is compromised; and firefighters’ ability to enter through windows is delayed when they must remove…
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