Tips for Preparing Your Texas Home for a Hurricane
Although Texas coastal communities face the greatest threat from hurricanes, inland communities can also be impacted. That is why it is so important for all Texas homeowners to remain aware of how to prepare their home for the hazards associated with hurricanes, including destructive winds, tornadoes, and storm surge flooding. You can take the following steps to help protect your family and fortify your home in case a hurricane strikes:
- Trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe.
- Clean your gutter system, and make sure that there are no loose rain gutters and downspouts.
- Use hurricane straps or clips to fasten your home’s roof to the frame of the house to reduce roof damage.
- Bring in outdoor objects that could become deadly missiles, such as patio furniture and hanging plants.
- Make sure carports, sheds, porches, decks, and any attached structures are firmly secure.
- Move furniture and valuables to a higher level in your home, if possible.
- Board up doors and windows with plywood or install storm shutters.
- Caulk around doors and windows to prevent moisture damage caused by wind-driven rain.
- Purchase a portable generator, or install a generator for use during power outages.
Hurricane and Disaster Guides:
Brazoria County Hurricane & Disaster Guide
TXDOT Hurricane Information National Hurricane Center
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