Prepare for a Storm NOW

9/7/2021 (Permalink)

There are eight simple things that you can do NOW to prepare your home and help reduce the potential damage caused by severe storms.

1. Maintain your yard and balcony. Store away items that could blow around if strong winds occur.

2. Clean your gutters, down spouts and drains to prevent blockages.

3. Trim trees and branches that could potentially fall on your home.

4. Fix any damage to your roof.

5. Check to make sure your insurance policy is current and adequate.

6. Make a Home Emergency Plan for your family that outlines what you would do in an emergency.

7. Prepare an emergency kit with essentials incase you lose power or need to leave home in an emergency.

8. Listen to your local radio station and other media for weather warnings.