HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Five Things Every Homeowner Should Do BEFORE HURRICANE SEASON Our City Media 3/22 Sudoku
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urricane Season starts next month. This year’s season is expected to be “above average.”, Most South Floridians have experienced the rush to “get things done” when a major storm is on the way. There are a few things, however, that homeowners can do ahead of time to make that storm watch period a little bit less stressful.
1. Prune trees and clear yard debris
Hurricane-force winds can convert almost anything into a missile, capable of inflicting damage to homes, cars, and people. High winds can pick things like coconuts or dead branches and launch them at windows or people. It is a good idea to prune back dead branches and tree limbs that overhang homes. Dead and diseased plants should also be removed.
2. Repair windows, doors & roofing
To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and must numbers 1 to 9. drains, downIn severe weather, your roof isbox your firstcontain 4. the Clean and inspect line of defense, and a roof in need of repair spouts & gutters is exposed to heavy winds. Examine the Clogged or damaged gutters and flashing for leaks and look for loose roof downspouts are one of the most common tiles that may be prone to wind and rain. sources of water damage to homes during a Make sure it's ready to withstand severe storm. Water that does not drain away from winds and make any necessary repairs. The your home may flood it. Make sure they are same goes for windows and doors. secured in place and free of any debris.
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5 9 8 3. Have a plan to install hurricane 6 Policies 5 5. Check Your Insurance shutters Review your insurance documents to Installing hurricane shutters prior to the make sure you have the 1right amount and arrival of a major storm can be a challenge. right types of coverage. Ask your insurance Contractors and handymen become booked agent if your policy covers replacement 2 warning.8 costs or cash value. 1 Also, if you9are in a around the clock during a hurricane It is a good idea to prearrange the installaflood plain, make sure your flood insurance tion of hurricane shutters prior to a storm is up to date. 7 3 4 warning. If you plan to install them yourself, make sure you have the appropriate tools A few, simple things, done before 8 and ladders needed. Home improvement hurricane season will make it a breeze if a stores frequently sell out quickly! big storm comes! 4 3 3 9 2 7
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