Every year, hurricane season returns more wild and worrying than the last. The secret to safety is making sure you’re prepared for anything. Here’s how Naples Shutter suggests you prepare for the upcoming stormy weather to protect yourself and your property.
Understand the Risk
Learning about how hurricanes can affect you is an underrated part of hurricane season prep. The truth is that risk is relative. So is how you expect to handle it. Still, a better understanding of what might happen during a storm will help you plan for potential storm hazards accordingly.
Fortify Your Home 
Among many things, protecting your home should be a top priority. And the good news is that there are many options available that work really well. Many hurricane protection materials, like AstroGuard Hurricane Fabric, can shield your entire home from heavy winds and rain. It could even reduce your insurance rates.
But even then, you should always make a strong effort to increase your home’s defenses during your prep. Pre-season is also when you want to find any issues with your home’s infrastructure. Damaged parts can quickly become risk factors in hurricanes, so making note of these problems and handling them quickly is vital.
Stock Up on Supplies
Anyone who’s experienced a storm knows how wild the grocery stores get right before it hits. Avoid the chaos altogether, have what you need on hand, and be ready to go. Some examples of essential supplies to have include things like:
- Drinking water
- Food
- First-aid kit(s)
- Flashlights
- Extra batteries
- Cell phone chargers
- Local maps
- Plastic sheeting and tape to stay dry
This is by no means a complete list. And every homeowner will have different priorities on what they should stock up on. But having the bare essentials is crucial should things go from bad to worse.
Have a Plan B
You may feel ready to stick out even the most terrifying storm. But you should still have an evacuation plan in mind if it gets to a point where it’s no longer wise to stick around. Hurricanes pose a real threat, so if officials say it’s time to evacuate, listen to them and execute your Plan B so you know exactly where you’re going.
Many people don’t think as clearly in stressful situations, so the best way to ensure you have a plan is to write one down in advance.
Naples Shutter: A Stop for Hurricane Season Prep Before the Storm
Keeping you and your family safe is all about making the right choices. It comes down to investing the time, money, and energy into things that will protect you even in the worst-case scenarios.
Naples Shutter offers professional hurricane protection. We can install AstroGuard or set your home up with roll-down or accordion shutters. Our team is here when you need us with our 24/7 emergency services, so you can rely on us anytime. Take your hurricane season prep to a new level by contacting us today for more information.
