The most frightening thing about tornados and hurricanes is the uncertainty of when one might hit, and how strong it will be. Tornados and hurricanes can level a town in a matter of minutes. While you cannot guarantee that your home will not be damaged in a tornado or hurricane, you can take a few steps to lessen the impact and provide safety for you and your family. Here is a list to help you prepare for either of these natural disasters:<\/p>\n
Have storm shutters installed on all the windows of your home.<\/p>\n
Have a roofing contractor make sure that your roof and gutters are attached firmly to your home and in good shape.<\/p>\n
Secure lawn chairs, grills, children’s toys and other items in your yard.<\/p>\n
Have a new garage door installed if your current one does not close tightly or is loose.<\/p>\n
Ensure that your home is anchored to the ground if you live in a mobile or manufactured home.<\/p>\n
Contact a tree trimming service to remove dead and loose branches from trees.<\/p>\n
Have any dead or diseased trees completely removed.<\/p>\n
Shut off all appliances before retreating to a safe room.<\/p>\n
If there is a tornado threat, retreat to a secure area in the basement or to a room with no exterior walls.<\/p>\n
Have the walls and ceiling joists reinforced in your safe room.<\/p>\n
Keep water, canned food, batteries, flashlights, radio, first-aid kit, blankets and important documents together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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