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A Quick Guide For Preparing Your Home For Adverse Weather

If you want to stay as safe as possible, making sure your home is prepared for adverse weather is key. A home that hasn’t been fortified probably couldn’t withstand stormy season and the elements that come along with it, which is why taking the time to ensure your home is ready is a must. Let’s take a look at a few things you should do if you want to prepare your home:

Assess Your Roof

Start by taking a look at your roof and the area around it. You want to make sure there are no falling trees or anything that could damage the roof. An already compromised roof could also be damaged by heavy hail and wind. Invest in a professional inspection each year, and make sure there are no hanging branches and things that could cause trouble. You may want to repair or replace your roof depending on integrity, so make sure you keep an eye on it.

Carefully Choose Your Landscaping

Soft landscaping materials can better safeguard your home during a storm. Rocks and gravel can fly around and cause even more damage, so make sure you choose what you include in your landscaping carefully.

Trim Your Trees and Shrubs

Trees and shrubs can look great but they can also damage vehicles and your home during a storm. Ensure regular maintenance around your home and hire a professional tree trimmer if you need to.

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Install a Backup Generator 

Installing a back-up generator could be the way to go if you’d struggle without power and want to carry on (mostly) as normal. Many backup generators can be installed and will kick in when your main source of power gets cut. It can be particularly comforting to have one installed if you have babies or young kids.

Have A Safe Space In Your Home

Having a safe space in your home is crucial. Here, you can keep your first aid kit and essentials you may need during a storm. Make sure you have things like:

  • First aid kit
  • Radio with batteries
  • Non-perishable snacks and food
  • Pet food
  • Medication
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Things to pass time like board games and books

Secure Heavy Duty Furniture

Secure top-heavy items to the wall so you don’t need to worry about anything falling and hurting a family member or pet. Dressers and wardrobes, for example, can be particularly lethal when not secured.

Communicate With One Another

Make sure you talk to your family about the plan of action you’ll need to take during adverse weather conditions and what you’re going to do if things get really rough. You need to make sure everybody is on the same page, so communication is key!

Check Your Homeowners Insurance 

Always check your homeowner’s insurance to make sure your valuables are included and double-check whether you’re covered for adverse weather. If you’re not, you may want to see what you can do about it.

 

Preparing your home will give you and your family peace of mind, whatever the season.

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