Hurricanes

Preparing your home for a hurricane can be as easy as the A-B-C's!

Anchor

Bring anything from the yard that could become wind-borne inside - ask neighbors to do the same.

Replace gravel/rock -landscaping material with fire treated, shredded bark to reduce damage.

Trim and anchor down foliage

Make sure your home has a wall to foundation (anchor bolts/re-bar) connection.

Brace

Bolt all doors with foot and head bolts with a minimum one inch bolt throw length.

Reinforce the garage door and tracks with center supports.

Brace all gable end framing with horizontal and/or diagonal braces.

Cover

Cover all large windows, doors, especially patio doors with securely fastened, impact- resistant shutters with proper mounting fixtures, or replace them with impact- resistant laminated window and door systems if feasible.

Make sure all doors and windows are properly caulked and/or weather stripped.

Install roof covering that is rated for hurricane force winds.

Strap

Harness any free-standing fixtures in your yard

Strap rafters/trusses to walls with hurricane straps/clips