What precautions can I take to minimise damage due to hurricanes?

Answer 1

That depends on a lot. Where you live, and how much money you're willing to spend.

Where do you live?

Do you live near the beach?
Do you live near a river or lake?
Has your area ever flooded before?
What's your elevation?

A Category 3+ Hurricane is roughly the size of the state of South Carolina, with rain bands extending far ahead of the windiest parts. So a strong hurricane can affect a large area.

The worst part of a hurricane is the storm surge. Most building can withstand the winds of a Cat 1 and a Cat 2 storms, but many coastal homes cannot withstand the force of the pounding flood waters. In many hurricane-prone areas, new homes are built on stilts and are 10 feet off the ground.

Find out the answers to the questions I listed above. If your area has flooded before, it probably will flood again if a hurricane strikes. But note: flooding from a hurricane can occur anywhere in its path, even if it is downgraded to a tropical depression. Case in point, Hurricane Floyd came ashore in North Carolina, but caused extensive floding in New Jersey.

Winds.

Hurricanes are like large tornadoes the size of South Carolina. 40 MPH winds can extend up to 200 miles from a Cat 4 or 5 Hurricane. The roof of a house is the weakest link in your home. if it goes, chances are the rest of your house will go too. A reliable contractor can anchor your roof to your house's infrastructure using relatively simple braces that reinforce the roof's connection to the rest of the house.

GET FLOOD INSURANCE!!!!

Most insurance companies will NOT cover damage from water. You NEED a separate flood insurance policy.

Don't forget to prepare for AFTER the hurricane!

Electricity and water can be out for days, if not weeks!
-Have lots of water (3 gallons per person per day for 3 days is recommended!)
-Have food and snacks that can be eaten without cooking.
-Withdraw cash from an ATM before the storm hits.
-FILL UP YOU GAS TANK, and have a spare gas can full.
-Make sure you have all your prescriptions filled.
-Make sure your cell phone is fully charged.
-Have 2 evacuation plans (In case one is inpassable or too crowded).
-Let someone not in the storm path know where you will be going.

Answer 2

You could move to Arizona... Otherwise, live in a masonary house, cut down any trees within 100 feet of your house, have a slate roof and be sure there is very good drainage all around. To a certain extent, there is no sure fire way to guarantee that you won't have a loss, if you are located in a low lying area with a conventional house, in a hurricane path. Which is why insurance companies are raising rates and refusing to insure certain areas.

Answer 3

Speaking from experience, I would suggest you board up you windows with boards of plywood, move any times such as lower/bottom dresser drawers, to a higher level perhaps a kitchen counter or on top of a bed. Also, items outside that are not secure such as lawn furniture, flower pots, bird bathers, etc... need to be either secured or brought inside the home or shed. Hope this helps!

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Answer 5

Move inland by at least 400 miles.

Answer 6

waterproof your home