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Is Your Home Ready For The Next Big Storm?

Anytime there is a natural disaster like Hurricane Harvey, folks who are in storm target zones need to take a hard look at whether or not their home is ready to face the next onslaught. Living in St. Petersburg means you will experience your fair share of tropical storms. The big question becomes, “is your home ready?” Here’s how you can get prepared:

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Strap Down the Roof

Believe it or not, there are actual hurricane straps that you can put across your roof and attached to the frame. This reduces the potential for roof damage. Florida’s division of emergency management has extensive information about using the straps. Something to think about.

Install Storm Shutters

If you have faced a major storm event, then perhaps you cut out plywood and nailed it over your windows. That might mean you still have those planks to put up again when another storm is heading towards your property. However, it might be a better investment to get commercially made storm shutters that fit over each window. These can either be secured in the window with preinstalled latches or be built as a part of the frame itself.

Test Sump Pump and Drains

You should always to make sure that your drains and sump pumps are working properly. This is especially true with a storm bearing down on the city. If you’re sump pump is tied to electric power, then you might consider buying a battery operated backup. That pump won’t do you any good if it’s not working.

Trim Trees and Shrubs

Even if your home survives flooding and wind shears, it might not stand up to a tumbling tree. It’s always a good idea to bring in a professional arborist at least once a year to check the health of your trees. A tree that is damaged or dying is more susceptible to being uprooted and tossed around. If your trees are healthy, then they should still be trimmed so that branches won’t fall down on power lines or your roof.

Get Rid Of Rubbish

Anytime there’s a storm predicted you should bring in those items from your backyard that could cause damage. Chain down patio furniture and store the cushions inside a garage. Any flowerpots should also be put away. If there is any rubbish you have, then it should be cleared away with help from Junk King St. Petersburg. These are the hard-working professional junk haulers who can quickly take away all kinds of construction waste, yard debris and unwanted house clutter. Get your house ready for the next storm with a little junk hauling help from Junk King St. Petersburg.

How To Prepare For A Storm Evacuation

The only good thing about a tropical storm or hurricane is that there is usually plenty of warning before the arrival. This allows you a good opportunity to get ready. All that takes is a little preparation. Here is how you should get ready for storm evacuation.

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Decide On the Best Route Out Of Town

Deciding on the best route out of town should happen when there is no storm in sight. The government has already prepared evacuation plans along designated roadways for that purpose. Although they are good to follow, you might also want to come up with an alternate route just in case those roadways are jammed.

Pack for 24 hours

You need to be prepared to stay away from your home for at least 24 hours. In some extreme cases, flooding could last even longer. That means packing up a few changes of clothes, blankets, pillows and any medications you might need. You should also have enough water and dry good foods for the whole family including pets. If you are leaving with kids, then make sure to bring a few of their favorite toys.

Keep Your Car Ready

During hurricane season, you should always be driving with a half a tank of gas. The minute a storm approaches you can expect long lines at the gas stations. It might help to have two empty gasoline cans kept in your garage just in case.

Get Your Home Ready

If your home is anywhere near the path of a hurricane, then you should have precut plywood to put over the windows. This is not something you want to be scrambling for the day before the storm hits. Once you have these panels they can always be put to use.

When you return home, you may find a lot of storm debris left in your yard. There could also be water damage on the inside of your house. What’s most important is that everyone got out safe. As for the cleanup, you can always count on Junk King St. Petersburg. These are junk removal professionals that have a lot of experience with storm debris cleanup. This can be messy business but the crews from Junk King are not afraid to get their hands dirty. The more you prepare for a storm evacuation the better off you’ll be. Junk King St. Petersburg will always be standing by to help with the storm cleanup.

Junk King St Petersburg
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Seminole, FL 33772
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