You may not be able to control the weather, but you can control how prepared you are for it – follow these helpful tips on how to prepare for a storm to keep you, your family, and your property safe this storm season:
Step 1: Bring in lightweight objects
- Anchor securely or bring indoors anything that might blow away or be torn loose (garbage cans, lawn furniture, awnings, etc.)
- If you live in a mobile home, check the tie-downs and leave immediately
Step 2: Secure your windows
- Board-up or shutter large windows
- Implement strong bracing for outside doors
Step 3: Tend to your pool
- If you have a pool, add extra chlorine to it to prevent contamination
- Lower the pool’s water level to prepare for increase rainfall
Step 4: Secure your boat
- Secure your boat to its trailer
- Use tiedowns to anchor the trailer to the ground or your house
Step 5: Evacuate coastal areas
- Get away from beaches or locations which may be swept by high tides
- If passage to high ground is over a road likely to be underwater, leave early
For more helpful information about preparing for a storm or hurricane, visit WCVB TV website. If you have questions about protecting your home and property from storms, call us at 508.339.2951.
