“I’ll huff. I’ll puff. And I’ll blow your house down!” Wolves might not be able to do this outside of storybooks, but hurricanes certainly can.
Speaking of hurricanes, that season’s almost here. Hopefully, you don’t get hit by one. However, you’re certainly wise to prepare so you don’t find yourself dealing with any more negative consequences than you have to. Here’s a quick checklist you can use to prepare yourself:
Have Impact Windows or Hurricane Shutters
Your whole home may not blow down in a hurricane, but your windows have a high chance of shattering. They’re much less likely to break if you have ones made of impact-resistant glass. It includes a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA). Rather than shattering into shards and flying all over the place, those plastics cause the windows to break in a spider web-like pattern. Even if something massive smashes into them, the glass remains attached to the window frame (for the most part). Hurricane shutters can also be used to cover your windows and prevent impacts from causing damage in the first place.
Buy a Generator
A generator sounds expensive at first. Is the cost really justified? Actually, it is. Imagine your fridge stops running and all your food spoils. Mildew begins to grow because your AC no longer runs. Maybe you have to move to a motel while your home gets repaired. When you add up all those costs, should your home be out of power for several days, a whole-home generator suddenly makes sense.
Homeowner’s Insurance
There is no such thing as “hurricane insurance.” However, insurance can cover wind damage and flooding. It’s important to understand exactly what your insurance covers. Not all insurances are the same. And your insurance may not cover all the most expensive damage a hurricane could cause. Make sure you understand how your homeowner’s insurance covers the damage caused by a hurricane, and make changes if needed.
