6 Ways to Get Your Home Storm-Ready

4/14/2017 (Permalink)

Severe weather can put your family and your home in danger. Plus, recovering from storm damage can be expensive. Here are six ways to get your home storm-ready:

• Roof and Siding.Inspect your roof annually, looking for missing, curled or damaged shingles. Report any updates to your insurance company, as manufacturing defects, as well as aged or poorly maintained roofs and siding may not be covered in a home insurance policy.
• Front Door.Secure your front door with heavy-duty bolts, both at the top of the frame and at the floor.
• Garage Door.Reinforce your garage door at its weakest point with wood, metal stiffeners or a retrofit kit.
• Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed, and remove branches or trees that could fall on your home or others.
• Secure or safely store patio furniture and outdoor tools. If a storm is looming, move your automobiles into the garage or under other cover.
• Prepare for the likelihood of a power outage by installing a non-electric stove or heater, or emergency generator. Just be sure that adequate venting is in place and that these devices are operated according to manufacturer guidelines.

In the event your property suffers strom damage call SERVPRO of Haddon Heights/Voorhees at  856-566-3388.  We are available 24/7/365, just call.