Have you heard the saying, “stay ready so you don’t have to get ready”? Well, this is a phrase to live by, whether you’re coming off the bench in crunch time or keeping your family protected from natural disasters. Home is where the heart is and you need to ensure yours remains protected against anything. Fortunately, ASAP Restoration has precisely what you need to guarantee your home can take on snow storms, hurricanes, and the like. To learn how to prepare for a natural disaster, continue reading.
How To Prepare For A Natural Disaster
Life is unpredictable and anything can occur, whether this is a tornado or a flash flood. No home is safe when it comes to natural disasters. If your home is ever hit with a natural disaster, you will be forced to spend an arm and a leg to recover from the damages. Thankfully, with the tips below, you will be more than ready for what’s to come.
Reinforce Your Roof
One of the best ways to withstand a tornado or a hurricane is to reinforce your roof. A natural disaster can severely damage your home, especially your roof, causing you to pay an exorbitant amount of money to get your roof repaired. However, by reinforcing your roof, you will be able to maintain a sturdy home, requiring minimal to no repairs following a natural disaster. With this, you will keep water out and keep your roof in optimal condition.
Seal Basement Walls
Flooding is the number one most destructive natural disaster in America, causing billions in damage claims every year, according to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). However, one way to reduce this damage is by sealing your basement walls. Weatherproofing your basement in general is the way to go. This will not only prevent flood damage, but it will also prevent mold, cracks in your home’s foundation, and reduce energy costs.
Install A Generator
Natural disasters, like hurricanes and earthquakes, bring about chaos and uncertainty. The latter is especially true when your home loses power. Then, while you sit in the dark, you start to feel uneasy and increasingly anxious about what’s to come. Fortunately, generators will brighten up this stressful time. In the event of a blackout, a generator will provide your home with the backup power you need. But that isn’t the only way to prepare for a natural disaster.
Secure Appliances
Your household appliances are just one of the many items that can become damaged in an earthquake. Your appliances will eventually tumble off the countertop and onto the floor as a result of all the shaking, causing damage and requiring a replacement.
To prevent this from occurring during an earthquake, keep your appliances at a low level. Also, secure your furniture and appliances to cabinets or walls. If there is a flood warning, unplug your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer, and any other cooking appliances. Additionally, you should elevate some appliances so they won’t become damaged during the flood.
Add Shutters To Windows
Hurricanes and tornadoes are known for the damage they cause thanks to their strong winds and windborne debris. These storms can damage homes and even result in the loss of life. One way to reduce these damages, however, is by adding shutters to your home’s windows. Hurricane-prone areas will find shutters an excellent investment for protecting against this destruction and becoming the first line of defense against any natural disaster.
Call ASAP Restoration Today!
Your home will be well on its way to total safety if you learn how to prepare for a natural disaster. If it’s already too late, call ASAP Restoration to restore your home, including the roof, flooring, and anything else. Waiting any longer will only worsen your home, so get in touch with us as soon as possible.