Mother nature is extremely unpredictable in Miami; weather forecasters have been proven wrong over and over throughout the years, this year is no different. You could live in the driest state in the country, out enjoying a lovely sunny day, when all of a sudden massive gusts of wind and rain slam the entire area.
These sudden storm surges can easily fell trees, break windows, rip off portions of your roof or cause flash flooding that affects thousands of homes in your area within minutes. Storm damage in any state of the country is no joke; no one can predict the weather, no matter how hard we try.
Storms can cause some hairy water damage issues in your home. Making it necessary to take the proper precautions to avoid flooding, wind, or lightning damage that usually comes along with it. Every year, thousands of homeowners battle rains that put their basements and foundations at risk.
You can minimize the effects of storm damage done to your home by preparing for storms early on. Make sure that you have the proper insurance available to cover any damages that may arise and contact a local restoration company that you trust to perform an evaluation and give you hints on how to avoid major damage.
Take advantage of the advanced notice and eliminate dead or rotting tree branches from your yard. They often crash into your roof, break windows, damage siding, or pose potential risks to loved ones. Get professional help to eliminate this problem.
Another thing you can do to prepare is to start going through your home and collect all of the standard power strips used to power your electronics. Replace each of these with surge protectors to combat possible lightning damage or flooding accidents. Surge protectors give you the best possible chance of preserving your computer, television, game consoles and other electronic devices found in your home.
If you do not already have an emergency preparedness kit, you should get one immediately. Fill it with non-perishable food, water, and first aid supplies in case you get locked in, or stranded somewhere as you attempt to escape the area. You should also have a flashlight, or matches and candles ready should the electricity go out during a storm.
Keep an eye on news reports and contact someone for help immediately when caught in an emergency situation that affects your safety, or the safety of friends and family.
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