Wednesday, May 18, 2016

2016 Hurricane Preparation - Strengthen Home

Hurricane Preparedness Week May 15-21, 2016





Withstanding
Hurricane

If you plan to ride out a hurricane in your home, make sure it is in good repair and up to local hurricane building code specifications. Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up the windows and doors. Remember, the garage door is the most vulnerable part of the home, so it must be able to withstand high winds.


https://www.fema.gov/what-mitigation http://hurricanes.gov/prepare

Day 5 - Strengthen Your Home

Prepare Your House

The Florida Division of Emergency Management  has an excellent Hurricane Retrofit Guide (Tutorial)  to help you get you house ready for the approaching hurricane season.  Whether you are handy or not, this tutorial has information to help you prepare.


Federal Alliance for Safe Homes

The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH®) is the country’s leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters. Their website has several resources to help you prepare for hurricanes and other threats. 

Protect Your Home in a FLASH
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More links and information about tropical storms and other weather conditions can be found in the Weather & Hurricane Zone tabs above.


Hurricane Preparedness Week:   May 15 - May 21, 2016

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