Summer will be here soon, and with it comes Hurricane Season. Although last year’s season was pretty uneventful for most of us, this year looks like it might be slightly more active than the average. Hurricane Season officially starts in June, so we’ll know more in the upcoming months regarding accurate predictions, but in the mean time, are you thinking ahead?
The best way to think ahead is to make sure you are prepared for anything a potential storm may bring. This can sound like a scary task, but if you get started now you may find that when the time comes to spring into action, you are more calm and methodical because you are READY!
So what should you do to prepare for hurricane season?
1. Make sure you have any important paperwork you may need together and in a safe place. This includes insurance policies, bank information, and any other papers that would be of importance to you and hard to replace if they are lost (such as birth certificates, social security cards, etc).
2. Have your survival supplies ready. This includes water (for drinking, washing, flushing toilets, etc.), nonperishable food, radio, flashlights, batteries, candles, lighters, and matches. Also make sure you have plenty of any medication you need in case you run out and are unable to make it to the pharmacy. You may also want to keep a bag packed in case you need to leave your home in a hurry.
3. Don’t forget about your pets! For most people this is a no-brainer, but we’ve all seen the heartbreaking footage that results when family members leave their beloved pets behind to fend for themselves. Have a plan in mind for them in case you need to evacuate. Will you take them with you? If not, make sure you plan in advance regarding a friend, animal shelter, etc.
However, you will also need to prepare for the event you are able to ride out the storm. Make sure you have plenty of pet food and any medication that they may need.
4. Last, but definitely not least, get your home ready. Be sure to clean up any loose branches or remove them from your trees. Take pictures of everything inside and outside of your home and make sure they are time stamped. This will be helpful if you need to file an insurance claim.
Another thing that we also recommend is upgrading your windows to hurricane resistant windows, and your doors as well. Contact Us at East Coast Windows & Doors for a free estimate!
Preparation and staying aware are the most important things you can do to stay safe this hurricane season, and the sooner you prepare the easier time you will have. So get started now!
Give East Coast Windows & Doors a call today and ask us how we can help!
