Stay Safe In A Storm With These Tips

While Florida’s typical “storm season” tends to run from June to November, it’s not unusual to have heavy rain or wind storms at other times of the year.

You can’t control the weather, but you can take some steps to ensure that you and your family are safe when storms inevitably come your way. Here are some things you can do to protect your family and household from storm-related damage.

Prepare A Storm Kit

First things first, you’ll need supplies. Some of the must-haves in your storm kit should be:

  • Water (one gallon per person daily for at least three days)
  • Food and water (plus dishes) for pets
  • Healthy, non-perishable food items and snacks
  • Utensils and cloth napkins or dishtowels (not paper as they can get wet and can’t be dried/reused)
  • Flashlights
  • A first-aid kit
  • A battery-powered radio
  • Phone chargers and solar charging pad

You may also want to consider things that aren’t essential but will make your life feel more normal, like board games, cards, and some stuffed animals for the kids if you’re ever caught without power for an extended period of time.

Visit the FDA’s page on hurricane season preparedness for a more detailed list.

Plan And Practice

You never know how you’ll react to a disaster. Though we like to think that we’ll all be the heroes, some people shut down in stressful situations. Create a plan and practice it at least once per year before hurricane season so everyone in the household is familiar with it, and then make changes as your family evolves over the years.

A Storm Preparedness Plan considers questions like:

  • Who is in charge (the calmest person in an emergency is the best one to give the title of “Storm Plan Chief”)?
  • Where is the safest place in your home that everyone can fit in?
  • Do any mobility plans need to be made?
  • Should you establish “buddies” so everyone (including the youngest and oldest) are accounted for?

These are just a few of the questions you should ask yourself as you prepare. Every family and every home is different, so there’s no one-size-fits-all plan. The most important thing is that you take the time to create one in the first place.

Establish Home Stability With A Wind Mitigation Inspection

Want to be absolutely sure your house is as storm-proof as possible? A wind mitigation inspection looks for certain safety features that make it resistant to wind and rain. Getting this inspection will inform you of your home’s strongest — and weakest — parts. The information you learn may help you rethink your hurricane or storm safety plan. Another great benefit of getting a wind mitigation inspection is the potential homeowner’s insurance savings.

In the state of Florida, insurers are required to offer homeowner’s insurance policy discounts when homeowners maintain a home that meets—and exceeds—the current building code and wind mitigation recommendations. If you have the right features, the carrier applies wind mitigation credits to your homeowner’s insurance premiums for up to five years. At that point, you’ll need to schedule a new one.

Super Inspection Pros Helps Families Storm Proof Their Homes

The team at Super Inspection Pros gives customers the information they need to ensure their Volusia County home is as safe as can be in a storm. Contact us to schedule an inspection to find out what qualifies for wind mitigation credits and to learn more about your home’s structural integrity.

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