Dear Storm Stoppers™: On Thursday before Hurricane Wilma struck our area, I found out about the incredible Storm Stoppers™ offered by Hurriguard of North Palm Beach. On a lark, I decided to give them a call. I was surprised when owner Mike Columbo agreed to meet me at home after work. He measured my windows and later that evening provided an estimate. The estimate was thousands of dollars less than any other shutters I had considered. The best part was he said he could install Storm Stoppers™ the next day!
When I returned home Friday night I was greeted by great looking shutters and numerous neighbors asking about them. Saturday and Sunday we waited for the storm to hit. The opaque material allowed plenty of light to enter my house, so there was no claustrophobia during the weekend.
The construction of the Storm Stoppers™ looked like they would live up to the specs explained in company videos and literature. I was a bit wary of the “Dual Lock” type fasteners but the company claims had all proved true thus far. As the first part of Wilma past, we all breathed a sigh of relief as no real damage occurred. Little did we know that after the eye passed, the worst was yet to come. The second part of the storm was extremely intense and caused much damage in my neighborhood. The house directly behind me had its roof torn off and suffered severe damage. As I hunkered down in my house, debris pounded the new Storm Stoppers™. My roof creaked and the house shook.
Finally the storm passed and I went out to survey the damage. Not one of the Storm Stoppers™ sustained any damage and the “Dual Lock” fasteners had held better than the screws on plywood. As a matter of fact, my decorative shutters were torn off the house, while the Storm Stoppers™ did their job and didn’t budge. I lost my screen porch, the decorative shutters, and a bit of soffit. It was very minor damage compared to other houses in my area. That evening I took the Storm Stoppers™ down and was amazed at how light-weight they were and how easy they were to remove and store.
I am now a true believer. I highly recommend these Storm Stoppers™ and Hurriguard. Mike, now I need a stack of your brochures and business cards as I’m continually approached for information on this remarkable storm protection. Thanks for being there.
Jeff P | 
