Hurricane season is here and can take a toll on your house. High winds and heavy rain and hail can cause damage to the structure of your home. Use these tips from http://www.stormwise.com to protect your home.
General home maintenance
- Check your roof regularly to make sure it’s in good condition
- Keep gutters, downpipes and drains clear
- Remove tree branches that are close to your house
- Fix any corrosion, loose fittings and rotting or termite-affected timber
- Secure loose items around your property
General home safety preparations
- Ensure your home, contents and car insurance is adequate and current
- Identify the safest room in which to shelter during a storm
- Learn how to safely turn off your power, water and gas
- Keep water containers, a camping stove and fuel safely on-hand
If you live in a flood-prone area
- Store poisons and garden chemicals well above ground level
- Identify indoor items you’ll need to raise or empty if flood threatens
- Relocate power points well above previous flood levels
If you live in a storm or cyclone-prone area
- Get a professional builder to assess the structural integrity of your house
- Fit shutters or metal screens to your windows for added protection
