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Protect Your Home From a Storm

Nature is a powerful force. In the North Bay, the weather can be nice one day, then heavy rain and wind the next. Take some simple precautions to protect your home and family before the next storm comes to town.

Roof Inspection

When a storm is coming, taking some preventative measures before it hits can go a long way. Doing a visual inspection of the roof will help homeowners discover work that may need to be taken care of. Any loose tiles or shingles should to be nailed down. TV aerials or satellite dishes should also be secured so they don’t tear away in severe winds.

Clear Gutters

Another step in preparing a house for an impending storm is to clear the gutters. By making sure the gutters are clear of debris such as leaves and twigs will help to assure the gutters will not get blocked and storm water will be able to flow through them freely. It is a good idea to consider installing gutter guards to keep debris out, especially if the house is situated around tall trees.

French Drains

For houses that have the probability of getting hit with severe storms frequently, homeowners might want to consider installing a French drain. This type of sloped drain is designed to divert water away from a house. The water from a storm will use this drain as a channel and then empties into a gravel-filled trench and finally into a perforated pipe at the bottom of a trench and keeps it safely away from the house.

Trim trees

Tree branches and large bushes near the house should be trimmed back so the strong winds won’t cause them to damage the house.

Utilities

Homeowners should always know where to access shut-off valves to electricity, gas, and water supplies. Access to these areas should be clear of obstacles that could deter ease in getting to them in an emergency.

Secure loose items

When a storm is immanent, loose items such as garden tools and outdoor furniture should be stored safely in a tool shed or inside the house to protect them from being damaged or blowing away in high winds.

Storm kit

Any homeowner who lives in a house that has the possibility of being negatively affected by a severe storm should prepare a storm kit. The kit should include items that will be necessary or useful in an emergency such as bottled water, first aid kit, food, necessary medication, emergency phone numbers, extra clothes, blankets, flashlights, extra batteries, and a disposable camera to take pictures of the damage to show the insurance company.