Worried about the impending hurricane season? Wondering how you can protect your family and home from storm damage?

Hurricanes can blow in anytime from early June through the end of November. With their accompanying torrential downpours and winds that blow up to 111 mph, hurricanes can have devastating effects on properties and lives.

As a homeowner, a hurricane — or any strong storm — can prove to be your biggest nightmare. Storm damage can easily cost thousands of dollars to fix.

Of course, there are precautions and safety measures you can take to protect your property from storms, but where do you begin? It’s all so overwhelming!

We can provide tips to prepare! We’ll walk you through the entire process of keeping you, your loved ones, your home, and your property safe when the wild storms blow in!

Steps to prepare for Hurricane Season:

  1. Check your insurance coverage
    Your first step is a review of your homeowner’s insurance policy. If it seems insufficient, now is a good time to consider upgrading to a plan that will provide more extensive coverage.
  2. Protect your property against flooding
    Before storm season, spend an afternoon cleaning your gutters and downspouts to ensure they’re in optimal working order. During the next rainfall, do a quick scout of your external drains and pipes, checking that they’re working effectively and that there are no areas where water gathers. If you spot a problem, take note of what needs to be fixed and tackle the job as quickly as you can after the rain.
  3. Inspect your property’s structure
    Ensure there are no structural issues on your property that can be worsened by a hurricane. Shaky roofs, loose shingles, and weakened external walls can all give storm winds entry to your home where they can do substantial damage. Check your windows, too, sealing up leaks and making sure the latches are secure.
  4. Review your evacuation route
    Prepare your evacuation route in advance and make plans for where you’d stay in case of a storm.
  5. Stock up!
    To ease your pre-storm prep, get your stock ready now. Designate an area in your home for storm supplies and keep it stocked with bottled water, flashlights, extra batteries, a first-aid kit, and non-perishable food items. You might also want to purchase a crank-powered or battery-operated radio in case of a power outage.
  6. Have cash handy
    Withdraw some cash from your account in case you don't have access to an ATM or branch due to powerlines or trees being down or flooded roads.
  7. Take last-minute precautions
    Here are some last-minute measures you can take in the days before a storm hits your area:
    • Secure a tarp over external air conditioning units to prevent damage by airborne projectiles.
    • Walk through your property, removing any scattered debris and loose-hanging branches.
    • Patch any visible foundation cracks around your home.
    • If your home has a sump pump, clear any debris and check that it’s operating properly.
    • Double-check to ensure your gutters are completely cleared.
    • Consider sealing and boarding your windows and doors.

Here at Tyndall, we want to help. Contact Us today if you need assistance with your financial planning.

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