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Hurricane Preparedness Week - Strengthen Your Home

5/16/2021 (Permalink)

Photo shows an adult male on a ladder with tool belt using a tape measure to board up a window May 9 - 15, 2021 is Hurricane Preparedness Week - Strengthen Your Home

May 9-15, 2021 is Hurricane Preparedness Week

If you plan to ride out the storm, if evacuation isn't necessary, be sure that your home is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specification. 

There's plenty you can do before hurricane season to prepare and protect your home from damaging hurricane winds:

  • Trim trees on your property 
  • Cover windows with approved window coverings
  • Collect loose outdoor items and secure other outdoor items
  • Secure all doors
  • Find a safe place for your vehicle

The garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, make sure it can withstand the high winds.

For more information check out FLASH - The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes which includes a do-it-yourself wind inspection to find out what needs attention.

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