Tips to Help Stormproof Your Home

7/3/2018 (Permalink)

Whether you bundle up and enjoy the sights and sounds of stormy weather or you stand at the windows and watch for trouble, it’s important for you to know what to do to keep your home safe during storm season.

Here are some preventive practices to keep in mind:

• MAINTAIN YOUR PROPERTY.  The weakest spots in your home are the windows. Make sure your house has been equipped with suitable protective windows; storm shutters are also extremely helpful as an additional layer of protection and security against high winds and debris.

• HAVE A PLAN OF ACTION.  Make sure your loved ones know what to do in case of a storm. Have a plan of action and discuss it with those you care about. It’s vital to stay indoors, and if the weather gets extremely severe, you will want to retreat to the basement area or the most interior room of the house.

• KEEP YOUR ROOFING STRONG.  Another vulnerable point in your home is your roof. Use highly rated shingles that can withstand the harshest weather.

• CHOOSE SAFE OUTDOOR MATERIALS.  When planting and choosing garden furniture, keep storm season in mind. Maintain your trees by removing branches that are not strong; these can become dangerous when torn off and thrown around by high winds. Get rid of rock and gravel landscaping, as a strong wind can send these materials flying. A little extra work now can save time and money later. Be safe!

Here at SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties, we are always concerned about your safety. When bad weather or emergencies happen, we are equipped to assist with cleanup after fire or water damage, and mold remediation is one of our specialties.  Call us at (419) 443-1790, or visit our website: SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties