Be Proactive! Hurricane Season begins June 1st, but there are preparations that should as early as you can, either before the season starts or before there is any threat of a storm. For a complete overview of all the steps that should be taken to prepare for a hurricane, download our comprehensive preparation guide here.

Read more for a basic outline of the steps that should be taken now.

Prep your property

Reduce the chances that wind-borne debris and flooding could affect your home by taking the following steps.

  • Trim trees and other greenery, especially branches that hang close to your home
  • Clean out gutters and check for leaks
  • Ensure all lawn furniture can be relocated indoors in the event of a storm

Make your plans

Make several emergency response plans and ensure all members of your household knows the plans in their entirety. If possible, share these plans with a trusted person outside of the storm’s path so that they can keep track of your possible whereabouts and know how to check in after the storm passes.

  • Make an evacuation plan, whether you are in a mandatory or voluntary evacuation zone
  • Plan what to do if you stay on your property

Stock your kits

During a storm and its aftermath, it is often very difficult to access stores for supplies and emergency services maybe delayed and overwhelmed. Additionally, when a storm is announced, stores begin to lose supplies very quickly and often sell out of important items days before a storm’s arrival. Combat this issue by beginning to accumulate your supplies early.

  • Emergency food and water (non-perishable)
  • Be sure to regularly check your stores and cycle out food before it expires
  • First Aid Kits
  • Evacuation Kit

Beginning preparations early can help your family and property stay safe and help alleviate stress once a storm starts to approach.

If you are considering impact windows and doors as part of your hurricane protection, contact Window & Door Replacement Company at 561-623-8446.

If you are unsure if impact products or shutters are a better fit for your home, download our analysis of the benefits of both products here.