It's never too early to prepare

10/14/2019 (Permalink)

Flooding

• Purchase flood insurance.
• Buy and install a backflow-prevention device in your sewer line.
• Consider moving heating/cooling appliances and electrical panel to higher level.
• Purchase plastic sheeting and sand bags.
• Seal basement walls to prevent seepage.

Tornado

• Consider buying or building a safe roomor shelter.
• Have mattresses or padding available at your place of shelter.
• Decide how to tie down large outdoor equipment, and purchase supplies.

Did you know?

• Most hurricane damage is caused, not by wind, but water entering the house from leaks, broken windows, flood water, storm surges and back- flowing sewers.
• In over 80% of the cases, wind damage to homes starts when the garage door is compromised.
• SUVs—because of their larger size and larger tires—are actually more buoyant than small cars and can be swept away on flooded roads just as easily.
• The most common cause of roof shingle failure during a hurricane is poor installation and improper nailing.
• If you store water in case of emergencies, you’ll need at least one gallon per person, per day. A three-day supply is a good minimum.

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