Getting the official news that a hurricane is on its way can be overwhelming. With so many things rushing through your head it’s important to take a deep breath and then start planning for what’s ahead.
Preparing your home for an incoming hurricane takes a lot of thought and action. It can be difficult to remember everything on the preparation checklist.
We’re here to help! Here are a couple tips from us on how to best prepare your home for a hurricane.
1.) Flood Insurance
Hurricanes bring an incredible amount of rain. Flooding can be common with storms of this nature. That flooding can lead to a significant amount of property damage.
By having updated flood insurance, your house will have the necessary coverage once the storm has passed and the damage has been assessed.
2.) Take Note
Try your hardest to keep an updated inventory of all the valuable things in your house. Make a note on items and their condition that could be affected by the incoming storm. By doing so you are creating a database of valued items that you will need to account for after the storm.
This list will serve you well when the storm has passed. You will have an accurate list that will come in handy when you are assessing items that might need to be replaced.
3.) Secure & Seal
Whether it’s boarding up the windows, sealing off the roof, or securing the porch be sure to do a thorough walkthrough of your house and assess any vulnerable areas.
Take note of any doorways or areas of the house that could be more susceptible to water damage. If you are looking for products to help the process of flood protection click HERE
4.) Clear The Way
It’s important to take into account all of the things surrounding your house that could cause damage via a hurricane. We advise you to clear any and all lawn furniture or items that could be swept up in the wind and into your house.
Nobody enjoys the lawn flamingo flying through your living room window.
Those are just a few tips to help get your house ready for an incoming hurricane. We have found that as severe as the winds can be with hurricanes, sometimes it’s the flooding that can cause the most damage to homes.
It is extremely important to do everything you can to control the potential flooding around and in your house. By setting yourself up with the best flood protection tools, you are decreasing the amount of property damage that your house faces.
Quick Dams has a variety of products that have been helping people protect themselves against flooding for years. You can views all of Quick Dams available products HERE
