Let's Talk... Hurricane Preparedness
With much of Florida in Hurricane Irma’s path with potentially life-saving tips and resources on hurricane preparedness for you and your home.
Please stay safe during our Hurricane Season, Also be sure to visit www.FloridaDisaster.org
Michelle
Hurricane Preparedness PSA
When a hurricane is headed for your home, preparation is key.
In order to help keep you and your family safe and to protect your home
from costly damage, here are a few helpful hurricane preparedness tips
and resources for you.
Before
- Create a home evacuation plan and know your route
- Acquire all the necessary supplies
- Check your homeowners insurance
- Take steps to protect your home - trim trees, check your roof for loose shingles, reinforce your garage door
- Understand steps to take during a watch and a warning
- Consider building a FEMA safe room
- Don’t forget about your pets
- Check your generator and make sure you have enough space to use it safely
During
- Stay inside, away from glass doors and windows
- Know your terms (Storm statuses change)
- Keep your weather radio on and nearby at all times
- If the winds subside, stay put – it could be the eye of the storm
- Hunker down in the lowest part of your home away from windows and doors
- Prepare to lose power
After
- Check your home for damage, being careful of dangling power lines and standing water
- Document damage and file a claim
- Wear protective equipment during cleanup
- Locate an open shelter
- Take the recovery process slowly
- Locate disaster relief organizations
Michelle J. DeNomme, REALTOR, GRI
Cellular Phone I 239.404.7787
E-Mail : Michelle@NaplesHomeSweetHome.com
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty
Office: 239.659.2400
E-Fax Number: 239.236.5550
Website: www.NaplesHomeSweetHome.com
Twitter: DeNommeRealtor
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