Posted on May 20th,
2009
by John Kirchner
For our readers in southern coastal regions, hurricane season is always a time for concern. And no matter your location, any sort of severe weather can be cause for concern. We might not be in the thick of hurricane season yet, but it’s never too early to begin your storm-proofing your home.
According to CNN.com’s Gerri Wilson, there are some relatively easy steps that can be taken to make your home as ready as possible for hurricane and storm season. Here are a few:
Get your things inside. Take all the furniture and other outdoor equipment you might have on your patio or deck and bring them inside when strong weather threatens. This also includes trash cans, grills, toys and potted plants. It’s important to keep them from becoming flying objects that can cause additional injury or damage during storms with high winds.
Check your trees. Checking for damage or disease in the trunk or major limbs of your trees before storm season hits is important. They may be near power lines or leaning too severely, which makes them more vulnerable during storms, so they should be looked at and the proper authorities should be contacted if damage or disease is seen. This is a step that could be considered now and it’s a significant step to be taken.
As for windows, Wilson suggests that if you live in a storm-prone area, you may want to think about installing impact-resistant windows designed to withstand flying debris. Marvin’s StormPlus windows and doors meet coastal impact standards and are available in a wide array of beautiful styles.
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