Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?

8/15/2019 (Permalink)

When wind conditions are right, hurricanes can form over warm ocean waters.

Spring and Summer are beautiful seasons and are certainly welcomed with open arms in New England. The warm months offer time to explore new hiking trails, do a cannon ball off the dock at your local lake and look for seashells along rolling tides and golden sands. With spring and summer also come the threat of hurricanes. A massive storm system that begins over warm ocean waters and moves inland is known as a hurricane. Hurricanes are known to produce hazards such as heavy rain, floods, rip tides, landslides, strong winds, storm surges and even tornadoes. These massive storms are capable of causing large amounts of destruction to properties and even fatalities to those in affected areas. Below are a few suggestions to help you be hurricane ready:

• Have an emergency plan in place and learn your area’s evacuation routes and local emergency shelters
• Do your homework: A little research about the area you live in will help you understand the likelihood of a hurricane and how severe the storm could potentially be.
• Store emergency supplies in a place that’s safe and easy to reach. This should include basic survival items such as potable water and food (3 days supply or more), first aid items, a flashlight and batteries, a weather radio so you can listen to storm updates and any vital
• If you live in a flood zone, always be on the lookout for warning signs during a storm (such as heavy rain)
• medications
• Sign up for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and EAS (Emergency Alert System) to stay informed on current local weather

If your home does experience storm damage, please feel free to call us. We are available 24/7.

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