Simple Ways to Prepare Your Home for Stormy Weather | SERVPRO® of Kingston/New Paltz

2/4/2022 (Permalink)

There are so many factors to consider for storm prep, there can never be too preparation. Call the pros in damage restoration to help, call SERVPRO.

Stormy weather can be frightening and intimidating, but unfortunately, it is also quite inevitable. Storms can come about at nearly any type of year if conditions are right, and between thunder, lightning, high winds and hail, there are a lot of ways they can cause damage to yourUlster County home or business. 

If you are considering how you can be more prepared for a storm in your household, there are a lot of small steps you can take that can make a big difference. In addition to stocking an emergency kit, designating a shelter area in your home and having a reliable way to get weather alerts, you can also prepare your home to reduce the likelihood of damage occurring. 

How to Reduce the Odds ofStorm Damage Happening to Your Home 

**Cut away dead limbs and overhanging trees.** If you have trees surrounding your house, it is wise to do maintenance on them to ensure they are not able to cause damage to your home in the event of a storm. Cutting away dead tree limbs, trimming branches that overhang the roof and cutting back any limbs that are near windows can reduce the likelihood of wind-blown branches causing damage to your home. 

**Clean out your gutters.** It is recommended that you clean your gutters at least twice per year, but if you have a lot of trees around your home, you may need to clean them even more frequently. Check your gutters often and clear them out as needed—otherwise, you may experience standing water in your gutters that can damage your roofline, or have the water spill over and sit against your foundation. 

**Reinforce areas likely to sustain damage.** The biggest area that is likely to sustain damage during a storm is your roof, so it is recommended to check regularly for broken shingles or other indicators that the roof has become less resilient. You can also consider upgrading other external elements of your home, such as garage doors, shutters and exterior doors, as this can provide you with a more resilient home overall in the event of high winds and hail. 

*If you have damage to your home due to a storm, you can count on us to help.We are here to be your storm damage restoration team 24/7—contact us today so we can help make it "Like it never even happened."