10 Ways to prepare for storm season

Here are some tips for you to know before a storm hits…

1. Understand your insurance policy. Know what’s covered in the event of a storm and the deductible amounts.
2. Clean the gutters. Remove debris and make sure nothing is clogging the path and that water can run down gutters freely.
3. Check your roof. Make sure all shingles are properly nailed down.  Have a contractor do a roof inspection to spot damage before it could grow worse in a storm.
4. Trim your trees.  Nothing is worse than having a tree fall down on a roof.  Help them spot the dangers of having trees too close to a house.  Keep trees trimmed and maintained.
5. Maintain your property. Keep flying debris to a minimum by making sure your property doesn’t have anything that can propel and damage the house or roof.
6. Secure heavy furniture around your house.  Before a storm, it’s best to tie down or move patio furniture indoors to keep them from flying and hurting the house or worse.
7. Install high-quality GAF Timberline® ArmorShield™ II or Grand Sequoia® IR shingles on the roof. These shingles both pass UL 2218 Class 4 rating impact tests (the highest possible).
8. Prepare a list of high-quality contractors in your area. Many contractors blow into town with the storm, not us. We are a reputable, trustworthy neighborhood contractor.
9. Put together an emergency kit for your home and car.  Include water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, a blanket, a first aid kit, a cell phone, and copies of important documents.
10. Keep informed about the weather and have a safety plan.  If you hear of a storm coming, consider going to a safe location away from harm’s way.