How to Prepare your Home for a Hurricane

Whether you are evacuating or braving the storm it's important to secure your home! Here are a few tips to get you Ready:

• Bring inside all outside furniture and loose items that can fly away.
• Install Storm shutters. If you don't have any, plywood can also be nailed to protect your windows and doors
• Make sure exterior doors are hurricane proof with at least 3 hinges and a deadbolt lock that is one inch long.
• Replace old garage doors and tracks with a door that is approved for both wind pressure and impact protection.
• If you have a boat on a trailer, know how to anchor the trailer to the ground or house.
• If you have enough time, cut weak branches and trees that could fall on your house and keep shrubbery trimmed.

Stay Safe! Visit the Fema, American Red Cross, and Local news websites for up to date information and local resources. Let us know if we can help!