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Storm-proofing your home: Essential tips for hurricane preparedness
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8/20/2024
Learn how to protect your home from hurricanes with these essential tips on tree maintenance, stormwater system care and securing outdoor objects.
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So many people, you know, lose power largely because trees are not pruned
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properly or they're not planted in the correct location. One key to
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minimizing damage during a hurricane is choosing the right trees for your
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landscape. Experts recommend planting larger trees away from your home, power
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lines and other structures to reduce the risk of branches or even entire
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trees falling on your property. Regular pruning and maintenance of trees is
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also vital trees that have large overextended limbs that, you know,
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reach out over the roof line of a home are somewhat at risk of breaking. While
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location is key, planting trees in groups or masses can also enhance their
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wind resistance. They can buffer each other. The roots are intertwined. Uh,
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the limbs in some cases, you know, they're together. Uh, so planting in
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clusters makes a whole lot more sense. Don't leave branches or debris in the
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yard. They can become deadly missiles during intense winds. Don't forget to
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secure other loose objects in your yard or bring them into the garage. It's
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essential to protect your stormwater systems, clear gutters and storm drains
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of any debris and turn off your irrigation system a few days before a
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storm. We find that the pre saturation of the soil
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adds injury or insult to all the rain that's going to come. Ultimately,
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preparation is key to reducing the impact of a hurricane or severe weather
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event on your home. Pay attention to the weather. You know what the risk
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factors are. You be vigilant and you prepare
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