Hurricane and Tornado:
|
Make sure they fit snugly and can be attached onto the window quickly.
Many companies offer braces that will protect your vulnerable patio and garage doors from high winds. You might want to consider installing a new garage door that has been hurricane rated it you haven't already.
2 Check any roof-top wind turbine. They're vulnerable to being blown off during high winds, potentially leaving a gaping hole for rain to come in. Consider replacing the turbine with a style of wind vent that is less vulnerable to violent gusts.
3 While you're up there, check the roof for leaks.Seal as needed.
4 Keep large plastic trash bags and drop cloths on hand to spread over furniture, computers, and other home valuables in the event that your roof springs a leak.
5 During storm season, clear your yard of all loose objects. This means potted plants, bicycles, trash cans, and patio furniture - and anything else not bolted to the foundation. These can quickly become flying lethal weapons in the grip of a raging storm.
Before a Tornado Hits.
Make sure you and your family have a personal evacuation plan and and a safe zone in your home to escape to in case of a tornado.Determine where or how you'll find each other should a hurricane hit. Choose several places - a friend's home in another town, a shelter, or a hotel.
Each family member should keep handy the phone numbers of your designated spots. You'll also want each family member who drives to have a local road map safely stashed away.
If your regular routes are clogged or closed, you may need to take unfamiliar roads.
You're at the mercy of Mother Nature when she unleashes her strongest elements, but with a bit of preparation, you can keep your family - and your home - safe.
For a complete guide to storm season safety preparation, check out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) brochure Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness.
Custom Search
Create a Family Disaster Preparedness Kit
Shaky Ground: Prepare Your Home Against Earthquakes
Flood-Safe: Tips for Your Home
American Red Cross Guide to a Fire-Safe Home
Beyond Hurricane and Tornado: Return to Safe at Home
How to Fix
a Backed-Up Toilet
Easy tips for
preventative plumbing.
February Home Checklist
The
February Home Checklist
will help keep your home's systems and surfaces running smoothly this month.
Preventative Plumbing
Keep things flowing smoothly with these tips for preventative plumbing.