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Seven Tips to Prepare Your Property For a Hurricane

8/31/2016

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It has been several years since Florida has experienced a major hurricane. Most residents remember the year 2004 when Florida experienced four major hurricanes in a short amount of time. Many were caught off guard and experienced a lot of property damage. Although you can't prevent property damage from happening, there are simple precautions that can help minimize damage to your personal and investment properties. 
First, it's important to know the difference between a watch and a warning, and when they are issued for hurricanes.

A hurricane warning means hurricane conditions -- sustained winds above 73 mph -- are expected somewhere within the warning area, and it is time to finish preparation to protect people and property. "Because hurricane preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm force, the hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds" -- 39 to 73 mph, the National Hurricane Center says.

A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible in the watch area, and are issued 48 hours before the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.

This should buy you time to prepare by following the checklist below:
  • Use hurricane shutters or board up windows and doors with 5/8 inch plywood.
  • Bring outside items in if they could be picked up by the wind.
  • Clear gutters of debris.
  • Reinforce the garage door.
  • Turn the refrigerator to its coldest setting in case power goes off. Use a cooler to keep from opening the doors on the freezer or refrigerator.
  • Unplug small appliances and electronics before you leave.
  • If possible, turn off the electricity, gas and water for residence.
Prior to any of these preparations, it is a good idea to review your insurance policies and determine if flood insurance is appropriate. Consult a qualified insurance agent for further guidance. 

Preparing your home or investment property can seem tedious, and it may be for nothing, but it is worth it in the long run. This simple checklist can save you thousands of dollars in damages or out-of-pocket-expenses. 
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