Storm Ready
Storm Ready: A Hurricane Symposium for Realtors®
Be Prepared. Stay Informed. Lead with Confidence.
The Royal Palm Coast Realtor® Association (RPCRA) proudly invites you to attend its inaugural Storm Ready: A Hurricane Symposium for Realtors®, an informative event created to help real estate professionals prepare for hurricane season with confidence.
In Southwest Florida, storm preparedness is not optional - it is essential. Realtors® are often on the front lines of helping buyers, sellers, homeowners, and investors navigate uncertainty before and after a storm. Storm Ready was designed to provide practical knowledge, trusted resources, and expert insight to help you better protect your business, your listings, and your clients.
Whether you are preparing a property ahead of a storm, navigating insurance concerns, advising clients after storm damage, or managing transaction disruptions during hurricane season, this event will equip you with valuable information you can use right away.
Why Attend
Storm Ready brings together trusted experts from weather, insurance, restoration, home protection, roofing, and inspection industries to give Realtors® a well-rounded understanding of what to expect before, during, and after a storm.
Attendees will gain insight into:
- Hurricane risks and their impact on the real estate industry
- Property protection and storm mitigation strategies
- Evolving insurance issues and coverage concerns
- Post-storm cleanup, restoration, and recovery considerations
- Inspection and property condition challenges after severe weather
- Best practices for communicating with clients during uncertain conditions
This symposium is designed to help you become a more informed professional and a stronger resource for your clients when it matters most.
Keynote Speaker 
RPCRA is honored to welcome Mike Baylon of Mike's Weather Page as the keynote speaker for this inaugural event.
Known throughout Florida and beyond for his widely followed storm tracking and weather updates, Mike Baylon has become a trusted source during hurricane season. His keynote presentation will offer valuable perspective on storm awareness, preparedness, and the importance of staying informed in a region where weather can directly impact communities, homes, and real estate activity.
Featured Industry Speakers
In addition to the keynote presentation, attendees will hear from experts representing:
- Chapman Insurance Group
- CWC Roofing
- Storm Smart
- Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Southwest Florida
- A Handy Home Inspector
These professionals will share real-world guidance and practical takeaways on the issues Realtors® face most during storm season, from protecting properties ahead of landfall to addressing damage, restoration, inspections, and client concerns after the storm has passed.
Key Take-Aways
By attending Storm Ready, you will leave with:
- Greater confidence in preparing for hurricane season
- Practical tools to help protect listings and properties
- Better understanding of insurance and recovery-related issues
- Helpful strategies for reducing risk during transactions
- Stronger communication tips for supporting clients in uncertain situations
- Knowledge that positions you as a trusted guide before, during, and after a storm
Thank You to Our Sponsors
RPCRA extends its sincere thanks to our event sponsors, Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) and Christopher Allen Homes, for supporting this event and helping bring valuable hurricane preparedness education to our Realtor® community.
Be Storm Ready
Hurricane season can bring unexpected challenges, but preparation makes all the difference. Storm Ready: A Hurricane Symposium for Realtors® is an opportunity to hear from trusted experts, gain actionable knowledge, and strengthen your ability to serve your clients and community with confidence.
Join RPCRA for this important seminar and take the next step toward being informed, prepared, and storm ready.
