Hurricane Preparedness - Be Ready
8/17/2016 (Permalink)
With Hurricane season approaching, there are two keys to weather safety that everyone should know. That is to PREPARE for the risks and to ACT on those preparations when alerted by emergency officials.
Before a Hurricane:
To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan.Know your surroundingsLearn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone.Identify levees and dams in your area and determine whether they pose a hazard to you.Learn community hurricane evacuation routes and how to find higher ground.Make plans to secure your propertyCover all of your home's windowsInstall straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure.Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more wind resistant.Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.Reinforce your garagePlan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.Determine how and where to secure your boat.Install a generator for emergencies.If in a high-rise building, when high winds are present, be prepared to take shelter on a lower floor because wind conditions increase with height, and in a small interior room without windows.Consider building a safe room. Call SERVPRO of Annapolis/Severna Park – 410-647-8181
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