RESPECT of Florida is the Central Non-profit Agency for the state of Florida that creates employment opportunities for about 1,000 Floridians who are blind or have disabilities through contractual services and production of commodities that are sold to government entities.
If you would like to learn more about us or browse our catalog, visit us at respectofflorida.org.
Featured Commodities:
Mop Heads
RESPECT offers a variety of cut-end and looped-end cotton mop heads for your janitorial needs.
Designed for heavy-duty industrial cleaning, looped end wet mops deliver longer life with superior on-the-floor performance and greater productivity. Made of 4-ply cotton, the 24 oz. mop head features looped-end yarns that reduce fraying and unraveling, and leave less lint than the cut end style.
Designed for heavy-duty industrial cleaning, cut-end mop heads are made of 8-ply cotton that is cut at the end (rather than looped). They are available in 16, 20, 24 and 32 oz. sizes. Mops are packaged 12 per case.
Hurricane season is coming, and the time to prepare is now. Recent years have seen increased hurricane activity, and many situations with rapid intensification occur before landfall, leaving little time for last-minute preparations. By planning ahead, you can ensure you stay safe and weather the storm.
Floridians who have experienced living through a storm can tell you how intense the wind and the rising water can be, and for those citizens, you can be assured they will be prepared with a plan when the next storm approaches. We should all follow their example and put a plan in place now so that we never have to go through the dangerous situation they have lived.
The first step to surviving a hurricane is to know where you are vulnerable:
Do you know your storm evacuation zone?
Are you in a flood zone?
Do you have storm shutters?
Are your doors and windows impact resistant?
Have you secured items in and around your home or business before tropical force winds arrive?
Make an emergency plan:
Sign up for local alerts and warnings.
Create an evacuation plan that removes you from danger. Hurricanes can come from many directions, so have more than one trip charted to get you out of harm's way.
Locate a place to stay if evacuation is needed.
Know what supplies you will need, both if you choose to shelter in place, or should you evacuate.
Don’t forget your pets and their needs.
Plan how you will communicate with family and loved ones.
Update your emergency plans with regard to COVID.
Discuss your plan with your family/household.
You also need to build your emergency supply kit in preparation for the hurricane season. The Florida Division of Emergency Management encourages Floridians to have at least 7 days of supplies on hand and has developed a disaster supply-kit checklist.
Floridians can make purchases during the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday which is May 28-June 10, 2022. If you have not already gathered your emergency supplies, the tax holiday would be an excellent time to get ready and check out the commodities RESPECT has to offer to add to your kit.
The Florida Department of Revenue has outlined the products that are applicable during the 2022 tax holiday.
In the aftermath of several recent destructive hurricane seasons, it is a wise idea to have ample supplies well in advance of impending storms. Often at the moment landfall is imminent, supplies run out or are difficult to find. Buying supplies in advance can save your family valuable time when preparing your house to stay or evacuate.
NOAA predicts an above-normal 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season, so stay aware andfollow your regional weather forecasts and remember storms can change direction or increase intensity with little warning. If a storm hits, continue to track reports to stay aware of storm-related hazards.
Flag Day - Celebrating Freedom
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States of America. Flag Day, officially established in the 1900s, still falls on June 14th and is a time when Americans are urged to honor the flag; a symbol that represents freedom. Each year, the President is requested to issue a proclamation to encourage government officials across the United States to display the flag on all government buildings on Flag Day.
RESPECT of Florida provides American flags in both cotton (for indoor use) and nylon (suitable for outdoor display) in sizes ranging from 3 feet by 5 feet up to 6 feet by 10 feet. Our flags are 100% American made including the material, dye, and thread and feature sewn stripes and hems with densely embroidered stars. Each flag ordered through RESPECT provides employment opportunities for Floridians with disabilities so they may enjoy independence and liberty.
