The Hurricane and
Storm Waterfront Home Protection Guide
The complete guide to
protecting waterfront homes from hurricane and storm damage.
Hurricanes, Nor Easters and
other major storms, hitting coastal areas can totally demolish homes and
wreak havoc on the lives of thousands. It may be impossible to
completely protect your home and property from the devastating impact of
these storms, but home owners should do as much as possible to minimize
the damage caused.
It is always recommended to make sure your property is adequate covered
with insurance against flood and wind damage.
All residents including children should know how and when to call 911,
for the police and or the fire department.
When a storms high winds push a tidal surge and flooding begins It is
important that all members of the household know how to shut off
the electricity, gas, and water.
It is recommended to Inspect your homes windows, doors, skylights, and
roofing and repair or reinforce each long before the hurricane season
starts. Gabled end roofs are also susceptible to hurricane force winds.
You can add strength to these roof systems by installing 2 x 4’s
perpendicular to the rafters and running diagonally from the attic floor
to the point of the roof. Bolt the 2 x 4’s to each rafter it passes.
This will add considerable strength to the roof system and could save
your home.
Check the rain gutters and downspouts and be sure they are not clogged.
For windows purchase hurricane shutters, storm panels, or sheets of
plywood, to protect windows and doors. If using plywood, pre-cut them to
fit, and pre-drill holes for quick installation. Protect your home by
keeping out the hurricane force winds and storm-driven water:
All windows should be protected. Purchase plywood before a storm
threatens. Plywood should be at least 1/2” thick. For more protection,
consider plywood up to 3/4” thick.
If purchasing shutters, be sure to buy hurricane shutters and not less
expensive sunshades.
Reinforce or protect
glass windows with security window film that holds shattered glass
together. This way shattered glass will not become deadly projectiles in
the storm force winds. Window films provide some protection in the
weaker storms, but they only prevent the glass from shattering; shutters
are better.
For Doors: Doors are another way hurricanes get in and destroy homes.
With double doors, make sure the unused door has slide bolts that go
into the top and bottom of the door frame. To relieve stress on the
deadbolt, add additional slide bolts between the two doors, before the
storm hits.
Sliding glass doors should be boarded up. If that is not possible, drive
wedges between the top of the door and the track. This will help prevent
the door from lifting off the lower track and blowing in during the
storm.
Garage doors are often the weak link in hurricane protection. Kits for
bracing garage doors are available at some hardware stores. As a last
resort, place your automobile(s) gently against the door to help prevent
it from bowing in and popping off the tracks.
Brace trap doors leading to attics. Vents in roof systems will allow
strong winds to swirl through your rafters, pulling the access panels
into the attic. Insulation will then be blown into your home, causing a
mess which is difficult to clean up. Install sliding bolt latches to
hold the access panels in place.
Trim nearby trees and tall shrubs so that weak or dead branches don't
lean or fall onto the house.
Bring in or securely anchor outdoor furniture, toys, and tools. It is
advised to secure these items inside a garage or shed. Flying
projectiles during a storm account for quite a bit of damage and can be
deadly.
If flooding is imminent or expected, elevate furniture, electronics and
any valuables or move them to a higher floor.
Find a safe place to park your vehicles during an emergency. Be sure all
vehicles are fueled up in case there will be power failure and gas
stations become unavailable.
Anchor down trailers and boats securely to the ground or to a solid
tree.
Remove and secure or shelter all outside antennas and satellite dishes.
If an evacuation is ordered, unplug all appliances, turn off the
electricity, water, and gas, and lock up and leave.
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