Preparing Your Home Before A Storm Strikes

11/27/2018 (Permalink)

Here area a few tips from SERVPRO of East Davie/Cooper City to prepare your home before a storm:

• Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so before hurricane season trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe.

• Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property.

• Reduce property damage by retrofitting to secure and reinforce the roof, windows and doors, including the garage doors.

• Purchase a portable generator or install a generator for use during power outages. Remember to keep generators and other alternate power/heat sources outside, at least 20 feet away from windows and doors and protected from moisture; and NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging a generator into a wall outlet.

• Consider building a FEMA Safe Room  or ICC 500 storm shelter designed for protection from high-winds and in locations above flooding levels.