Hurricane season is quickly approaching, and that means it’s time to get your home ready!
Whether you shelter in place or evacuate when a hurricane is on its way, here are tips to make sure you and your home are ready for even the worst weather of the season:
1. Review your insurance policy
Do you have home insurance that covers hurricanes? If you live in Florida, you probably do—but you should double check before the season is upon us.
You don’t want to be stuck paying for repairs by yourself, just because you assumed your home was covered for hurricanes. You might also want to invest in flood insurance, even if your home is not technically in the flood plain.
2. Make an inventory of your property
You don’t have to list every single thing that you own—but do make a note of your big items, like computers, appliances, and anything else expensive or particularly precious to you. You will want to know exactly how much these things are worth, just in case you have to replace them.
3. Seal your roof
Either get up on your roof or pay someone to get up there and check and make sure that it is completely secured and sealed. Right now, before the hurricanes hit, is a great time to replace your roof if it cannot be repaired and sealed properly.
4. Clear your lawn
Lawn chairs, children’s toys, and other items can become dangerous projectiles in the high winds of a hurricane. Now is the time to gather them up and store them inside or, instead, secured to the ground, if they can be. This includes grills, furniture, gardening tools, and even your lawn gnomes.
