3 Ways To Prepare for Storm Season

10/20/2021 (Permalink)

Consider installing storm shutters to give your windows an extra shield.

Prepare For Storm Season

You know it's coming. Storm season in Jacksonville, FL, can wreak havoc on your home and cost you thousands of dollars in damage. While it's important to have your storm restoration company on speed dial, there are other ways you can prepare for the potential flooding that the season may bring.

1. Improve Your Drainage System

Flood damage is often caused by water that gets trapped somewhere it should have been able to easily flow away from. Clean your gutters on a regular basis. Make sure rain spouts are pointing away from the house. If the grading of your yard directs water toward your foundation, consider having it remodeled so that water flows away from your home instead to avoid flooding.

2. Protect Your Windows

Protection from storm damage is two-fold. You need to remove or secure things that could damage your home, and you need to put up barriers for the things you couldn't have anticipated. Trim your trees so that errant branches don't break off and crash through windows. Consider installing storm shutters to give your windows an extra shield.

3. Update Your Coverage

Despite all your best efforts, your home may still take on some damage during a storm. Make sure that you have adequate insurance coverage to protect you from having to pay storm damage expenses out of pocket. If you live in a floodplain, you may be required to have flood coverage. Even if it's not required, however, it's still a good idea, since flood damage is likely not covered by your homeowner's policy. If your home's appraisal has changed, let your insurance company know so that it can update your coverage plan.

You may not be able to avoid all storm damage, but you can minimize your risk of problems if you are well prepared for storm season. Don't wait until flooding occurs to decide to do something about it.