Sunshine Ace Hardware debuts 'Hurricane Hub' displays to encourage storm prep

NAPLES, Fla. - June 1, 2026 - PRLog -- Sunshine Ace Hardware stores across Southwest Florida unveiled Hurricane Hub displays on June 1, which marks the official start of the 2026 hurricane season.

The displays offer easy access to critical hurricane supplies, including items for safety, power, comfort and cleanup, as well as free hurricane guides. Through the end of July, customers also can register for giveaways, including a Generac GP Series 6500-Watt Portable Gas Generator and hurricane prep kits packaged in premium coolers.

"Many people wait until the National Hurricane Center names a storm before they start preparing, but now is the best time to assess your hurricane supplies," said Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware. "Once we're in the forecast cone, you should be making your final preparations – not checking to see if you have enough batteries and flashlights."

Safety

• First aid kit
• Battery-powered radio
• Fire extinguisher
• Smoke alarm
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Gas can
• Anchors, bolts or screws for hurricane shutters
• Gloves
• Life jackets
• Drinking water
• Shelf-stable food

Power

• Batteries
• Portable charging banks
• Generator (gas, solar or battery powered)
• Extension cords

Comfort

• Battery-operated fans
• Cooking source (gas or charcoal grill)
• Cooler
• Ice packs
• Flashlight
• Lantern

Cleanup

• Battery-powered drill
• Tarps

In 2025, Florida law permanently exempted many hurricane supplies from state sales tax, eliminating the need for a Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.

Visit SunshineAce.com/sunshine-locations to see operating hours and store locations. Retail stores also carry free hurricane guides and checklists that offer information about evacuation zones, hurricane shelters, emergency contacts, critical supplies and more.