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5 Ways to Minimize Hurricane Damage

5 Ways to Minimize Hurricane Damage

5 Ways to Minimize Hurricane Damage

Hurricane season is upon us. Although we have already suffered the devastating blow of Hurricane Ian earlier this fall, we should still prepare for the upcoming hurricanes that are still looming throughout the winter. During this time of year, our public insurance claims adjuster in South Florida works overtime to protect homeowners from losing money in their insurance claims process. When you want to protect your home, you should take these steps before the hurricane comes.

Install Hurricane Shutters

Boarding up your windows and large patio doors is one of the best ways to prevent the heavy winds from breaking the windows and causing damage to the interior areas of your home. Many people in Florida choose to install hurricane shutters over the windward side of their home to protect these surfaces during heavy storms. Hurricane shutters provide a sturdy barrier that prevents any wind gusts from damaging windows, doors, and other interior features of your home.

Add Sandbags to Your Doorways

Storm surges can reach up to 20 feet, which may put your community at risk for flooding. To keep water out of your home, you should place sandbags along your door frame to close up any cracks in the door. Once water finds it ways to your door, it can be difficult to remove from your home. Instead, take the precaution by blocking the entrance with a wall of sandbags.

Get a Waterproof Safe

In the event of flooding, you want to trust that your valuables and documents should be protected. To keep them dry, you should have a waterproof safe inside your home. There are many different types and sizes to choose from, so you can meet all of your storage needs. Invest in a safe to keep all of your belongings dry and safe from everything from water and fire damages.

Strap Down the Roof

Some people lose their rooftops due to heavy winds. This can sometimes just blow your roof right off the top of the house if the gust of wind is strong enough. To prevent this from happening, consider installing straps on the top of your roof. Hurricane straps are designed to keep your roof tightly bound to your home during times of heavy storms.

Unplug Your Appliances

In the event of water damage or fire damage, you should unplug all of your appliances before the storm comes. This can prevent any extra damages to the electrical components of your appliances, so you can rest-assured that you will not also lose these appliances as damage. Anytime you want to mitigate further damages, you should always unplug electronics and appliances from the wall.

These are a few precautions you should take to protect your home during hurricane season. By preparing for the season ahead, you can save your property from extensive damage, which can spare you from a long and complicated claims process with your insurance.

If you are looking for help with your property claims, contact our public insurance claims adjuster in South Florida to hear more about our services today!

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