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How To Prepare For Hurricane Season in the USA.
Hurricanes in the United States are often common between June and November. Residents on the east coast and those on the Gulf Coast of the US are more prone to the ravaging effect of hurricanes. Composed of massive storms, the resulting gulf of wind and rain can affect states that share borders with high-impact areas.
Hurricanes often have an unpredictable and uncharted path; this makes it harder for experts to tell where, when, and what the effects of hurricanes can be. Knowing that a hurricane is coming can help property owners in areas affected better prepare their homes against extensive damages that can set them back by thousands of dollars. To ensure that your home and family are properly protected through the hurricane season below is some of the information you need to be aware of.
Preparing your Home for a Hurricane
To ensure that your home is properly prepared for an upcoming hurricane, you need to know what to do. Doing the right thing can reduce the natural disaster risks and save you thousands of dollars in future repair and replacement costs, including mold prevention after hurricane or flood damage. You can protect your home by taking these steps.
Review your Insurance Policy and Coverage
As a property owner, you surely have insurance coverage for minor problems and repairs in the home. However, ahead of the hurricane season, it is recommended that you take a proper look at what is covered and what isn’t in your insurance policy. By taking time to understand what is and what isn’t covered in your home insurance policy, you can determine whether you need to purchase additional coverage to cover the common damages that the hurricane may cause. As a business owner, checking that your insurance policy covers damages from heavy storms can help you ensure that you have a smoother time getting your business up and running after a hurricane or other storm related flooding. Having the proper insurance coverage will drastically increase your chances of getting your home repaired with little to no out-of-pocket costs after the disaster has blown over.
Pay Attention to Your Roof
A heavy gust of wind is not friendly towards weak roofs. If your roof is weak or you have noticed some of its shingles come loose, now is the best time to pay attention to your roof needs. If not properly cared for, you may lose part of your roof or its entirety to the hurricane. In preparation for the hurricane weather, make sure to call on trusted roofers to secure and seal your roof. As part of the process, check the gable bracing and replace where necessary, search for cracks to seal against leaks, and replace missing nails and caulkings.
Protect Doors and Windows
Doors and windows are often the common victims during a hurricane. The heavy wind may haul objects at the window and/or the doors causing them to break or bend. To save yourself from the extra costs of repairs, it is recommended that you minimize the chances of damage due to flying projectiles by installing storm shutters and other solutions.
Prepare an Emergency Kit
Ahead of the hurricane season, it is recommended that you prepare a hurricane emergency kit to be kept in an easy-to-access area of the home. This kit should contain all of the essentials, including a flashlight, radio, first aid kit, spare batteries, charged cell phone battery backup, mosquito repellant, emergency contact list, fire extinguishers, cash, prescription medicine, matches, and other relevant items.
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