Preparing for a hurricane is an important step in ensuring you have enough food, water, and other essentials to withstand the incoming storm. Take time during calm weather conditions (like right now!) by reviewing our Top 5 Hurricane Prep Tips, your family and home will be better prepared if disaster should strike!
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Hurricane Prep Tip 1: Have an Emergency Plan
Review it together with your family. Know how to stay safe and who to call if you need help.
Hurricane Prep Tip 2: Replenish Emergency Supplies
Go through the basic preparedness essentials (like water, first aid kits, flashlights, batteries, blankets, medicines, child & pet care items, etc.) and make sure you are well stocked for yourself and your entire family.
Hurricane Prep Tip 3: Protect Important Documents
To protect those irreplaceable original documents (birth certificates, passports, insurance cards & policies) place them in a secure, watertight container.
Hurricane Prep Tip 4: Evacuation Route
Get your evacuation route planned, review the supplies you will need in case of an emergency, and make sure that all gas-powered vehicles are filled up before a storm hits. If your vehicle is electrically powered, take precautions to keep it as charged as possible and/or have alternative means of conventionally-fueled transportation.
Hurricane Prep Tip 5: Stay informed
Don’t get caught unaware! Stay informed of storm conditions via news/radio. Watch your surroundings and remain vigilant of potential hazards like falling trees and power lines.
What if my Property is Damaged During the Storm?
Know who to call! Contact Advanced Restoration if you experience any property damage. Our expert team will help you every step of the way. (954) 715-MOLD (6653)
BONUS TIP: Check your homeowner’s insurance policy coverage
If it’s been more than one year since you last reviewed your homeowner’s insurance policy, taking the time to review it now may prevent a financial disaster in the event of a natural disaster.
As homebuilding costs have increased, so have home values. If your policy was written before the market shift, you may find yourself underinsured. By taking the extra time to review your coverage, ensure the proper policy riders have been added, and you have an accurate inventory of your home’s value and contents, you will be protecting your household’s financial safety.
For more advice and safety measures before a storm, check out the excellent resources available from The National Weather Service.
