Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Natural Disasters

You know how you get those natural disaster alerts on your phone about high winds, flash floods, etc - and then it’s 75 degrees out and sunny? We get those too. Except for right now, when one just popped up on our phones and next thing you know, sheets of water were being dumped on our doorstep. Flash floods aren’t the only kind of natural disaster, however. They can also include everything from hurricanes to tornados, earthquakes and wildfires. And the main pain point with natural disasters is that you never know when they are going to occur - regardless of those emergency alerts. The key is to simply make sure that you are always ready. Not only will you sleep better at night, but you’ll actually be prepared - should something disastrous strike.

Homeowner’s Insurance

First of all, you have to make sure that you have a policy that can cover a huge amount of repairs if something should happen. Basic policies will never usually contain enough cover to protect you from things such as natural disasters, so you have to make sure that you review your policy on a regular basis, and you also need to put in the work to obtain more cover if you need it. You also need to review your policy so that you can see what you are going to be covered for if disaster should strike, so you can get the protection you need.

Install some New Garage Doors

If your garage is not made to withstand very high winds, then you may find that the door itself can easily blow off during a hurricane. The wind can then find its way into your home and this can cause a great deal of damage. It can even cause your roof to fly off as well. If you can install a new garage door though then this can help to stop that kind of catastrophic damage. If you are worried about not being able to operate your electric garage door during a storm then remember, you can invest in residential backup generators if you are concerned about your power getting knocked out.

Caulk around your Windows

Believe it or not, high winds from a storm can easily blow the rain enough so that it pushes against your home. If there are small cracks around your doors or windows, then you may find that moisture finds its way in, and this can lead to major water damage. You can prevent issues like this from happening by simply applying some caulk around the points of entry. If you can do this before the new season begins then you will be in a very good position.

Moistened Towels

Here’s one we bet you didn’t know. Did you know that there are well over 170 volcanoes that are active in the US? If you live near to a volcano, then you have to make sure that you understand how to protect your property. If there is a volcano that is erupting, then it is a good idea to place some wet towels around the closed doors. High wind can blow ash into your home through spaces like this and if you use towels then you will be able to keep your home way safer. Bolting your home’s foundation will also go a long way if you are concerned about your home being damaged by high winds, so keep that in mind if you can.