Getting Ready For Hurricane Season
Powerful hurricane storm surges can cause irreparable damage to your home and property. Unfortunately, not all damage will be covered by homeowners' insurance. Thankfully, there are precautions you can take to make sure your home is well-prepared for hurricane season. Check out this list of best practices to avoid hurricane damage.
Clean up your yard
One of the simplest ways to prepare for a hurricane is by cleaning up your yard. Store your patio furniture, grill, yard ornaments, and other loose items safely in a shed or garage. With hurricane wind gusts, loose items not only run the risk of being damaged themselves — they could also blow into houses and cars, causing further property damage.
Tend to trees
It’s a good idea to tend to your trees before each hurricane season. Trimming loose branches and removing dying trees will protect your home, fence, cars, and landscaping from falling limbs and trees. Schedule an annual appointment with AllPro Tree & Landscaping to keep your landscaping in tip-top shape and your home safe from storm damage.
Install a generator to prepare for power loss
When a hurricane hits land, nothing is more frightening than the prospect of being without power for days or even weeks. With a properly installed generator by GenerX Generators, you can rest assured that when the electricity goes out, your generator will back you up. A home generator can be outfitted to restore power to some or all of your home. You’ll have access to lights, appliances, and other important electrically powered devices that would otherwise not be accessible in a power outage.
Protect your windows
When hurricane winds pick up and debris starts flying, the first things at risk are your home’s windows. Replacing windows because of storm damage can be costly. Installing impact-resistant windows in the first place can give you peace of mind. You'll know that you'll be as safe as possible when a storm hits. Home Performance Alliance can help you outfit your home with the best hurricane-ready windows in Florida. From windows to high-performance storm doors, these local pros will ensure you have the highest-quality glass in town.
Keep your roof in top condition
As with loose tree branches and outdoor furniture, loose roof shingles can cause extensive damage to your home if a hurricane hits. Not only could a roof be obliterated if wind gusts become powerful enough, but roof damage could lead to interior water damage as well. Schedule an appointment with Roof Maxx to have your roof inspected for vulnerabilities and add reinforcements as recommended.
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