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Making Sure Your Home Is Protected Against Bad Weather

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Larry

In recent years, the frequency and intensity of hurricanes have grown.  High winds and high waves may cause significant damage to properties during these storms. Hurricane forecasters recommend that we always take precautionary measures in the case of extreme weather.

In the event of a severe storm, here are five things homeowners can do to secure their homes.

Clear the decks and porches of any outdoor furnishings.

If a storm is on its approach, be careful to put away all of your outside furniture, tools, and equipment. Things such as these can be blown through windows by strong winds during a storm and inflict property damage as well as personal injury. The windows and doors should also be shut completely.

Trees should be trimmed.

Observe the trees in your yard and take note of any changes. When massive tree limbs are snapped during storms, they can damage your home’s exterior, crash your automobile, or even fall on electrical lines. Consider chopping off a large limb if it is attached to a tree at a weak spot.

Storm shutters should be put in place.

Wind and rain from a storm can still damage your windows, no matter how many precautions you take in your yard. Breaking a window can cause damage to the inside as well as put upward pressure on the roof, which might cause it to fly off. If this happens, your house will fall down around you. To protect your windows from breaking in the case of heavy winds, consider installing impact windows South Florida.

Have a backup source of electricity available at all times.

Storms put electrical wires at risk. Power lines can be snapped by falling branches, and transformers can be blown up by lightning strikes, resulting in catastrophic power outages. In the case of long-term power disruptions due to inclement weather, you might want to invest in a home generator.

Make your house flood-proof.

As a result of heavy rainstorms, your entire house might be flooded, resulting in extensive damage. Your homeowners’ insurance may not cover the repairs if you live in a region with a high risk of flooding, so be sure to verify your coverage. Dry flood-proofing your property by pouring concrete into the foundation is one method for defense. It is also possible to wet flood-proof your home by making changes to areas like your basement and crawlspace that enable floodwater to enter your home and depart.

Have an idea of where you want to go.

Having a plan for where you and your family would go if you had to leave the house is a smart idea. When the weather becomes particularly bad, some houses are not safe to stay in. As soon as a hurricane warning is issued, gather your vital documents and valuables in a bag. Keep water, a first aid kit, and any other necessary items close to reach at all times. To put it another way, you do not want to lose sight of what is most important: the people in your house.

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