Moving day is stressful enough without a tropical system churning in the Gulf. For residents in Lakeland, Tallahassee, and across Central Florida, the “Great Migration” often coincides with moving during hurricane season.
At Browning Moving & Storage, we’ve successfully navigated Florida’s unpredictable weather for decades. If your closing date or lease start falls between June and November, here is how to “storm-proof” your relocation.
1. The “Waterproof” Packing Strategy
Standard cardboard boxes are fine for most of the year, but moving during hurricane season, moisture is your enemy.
- Plastic Totes for Essentials: Pack your electronics, important documents, and “first-night” essentials in heavy-duty plastic bins with locking lids.
- Double-Wrap Furniture: We recommend high-grade stretch wrap for all upholstered furniture to prevent water damage during the transition from the house to the truck.
- Elevate in the Garage: If you are staging boxes in a garage or ground-level room, keep them on pallets or shelving in case of localized street flooding.
2. Flexibility is Your Best Asset
In Florida, a “clear sky” morning can turn into a tropical downpour by 2:00 PM.
- The “Window” Approach: As a professional Lakeland moving company, we monitor local radar in real-time. We aim to load the heaviest items during the clearest weather windows.
- Backup Dates: Always talk to your moving coordinator about “contingency windows.” If a Hurricane Warning is issued, safety is the priority, and we work with our clients to reschedule immediately for the first safe opening.
3. Climate-Controlled Storage: The Ultimate Safety Net
If you are caught between homes when a storm hits, do not leave your life’s belongings in a portable container or a non-insulated shed. Browning offers climate-controlled storage solutions in both Lakeland and Tallahassee. This ensures your wood furniture and electronics are protected from the extreme humidity and pressure changes that accompany major storms.
4. Inventory and Documentation
Before the first box goes on the truck, take a digital inventory.
- Photograph your high-value items.
- Keep your insurance papers and moving contract in a “Go-Bag” that stays with you in your personal vehicle, not on the moving truck.
Your Move, Our Mission—Rain or Shine. Whether you are moving across town in Polk County or relocating long-distance from Tallahassee, Browning Moving & Storage has the equipment and experience to keep your items dry and secure.
Planning a summer move? Request a Free Moving Quote or call our Lakeland office at (863) 683-6494 to discuss your storm-season moving plan.