Clinics to help SWFL prepares for hurricane season

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Southwest Florida residents can brush up on the latest home safety tips and products this weekend as hurricane season approaches.

The Hurricane Preparation Clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday at all Home Depot locations from Port Charlotte to Naples.

Attendance is free.

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