Hurricane Preparedness Be Ready |
Posted: August 20, 2018 |
By now, we have probably experienced how hurricanes and storms can be devastating in Southwest Florida. We have at least an idea or two when it comes to preparing for an incoming hurricane. Some of us prepare for the worst and ready our homes by making it hurricane-proof by installing a safe place like a basement. Also, some of us use hurricane-proof windows and materials to protect the exterior of our homes. But what if you have a scheduled trip up north and you are going to leave your vacation house in Southwest Florida? How can you prepare your house with the incoming hurricane? Here is a hurricane preparedness checklist that we have gathered that could be helpful for you: 1. Gather Information – Assess your risks and know your home’s vulnerability. Always safe keep your insurance documents and keep photos or videos of your home’s interior and exterior appearance so that it will be easy for your insurance filing in the future. Know your insurance coverage and if you also have left some vehicles, take note of them, too. 2. Update your Contact List – Keep a list of important contact information for your reference. In a small notebook, write down contact information for the fire & rescue department, local hospitals, local utilities, local law enforcement, TV stations, radio stations, insurance agent, and also a trusted restoration company. 3. Know the right person – Always keep a contact of a friendly neighbor or a relative who lives close by. Entrust them a duplicate key to your home to take a look at the interior of your home from time to time. You can ask for a favor to check for roof leaks, pipe leaks or perhaps some mold growth – just to make sure everything is covered while you are away. 4. Emergency plans – Yes you are not at home, but it’s better to take precautions. Make sure that the restoration company of your choice has an emergency service so that anytime you need some help with any restorations, you can contact them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These are just a few of the many. We might have missed out some things but we believe these are the essential things that you need to take note of before you head up north for a trip. Leaving your home especially there is an incoming hurricane can be worrisome, that’s why you need to be ready for a checklist ahead of time.
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