Well, so far it’s been a relatively mild hurricane season - but let’s
not get complacent. The season is not over yet and, if you recall, the
devastating Hurricane Sandy arrived with a vengeance at the end of
October. That said, we’ve prepared a list of things you should do now,
as well as items you should have on hand, just in case Mother Nature
feels it’s been a little too quiet.
- If you have any outdoor furniture or pool, deck or patio equipment that you are no longer using now is a good time to pack it away in a secure location.
- Check windows and doors for broken screens, loose hinges or damaged seals and locks. Make any necessary repairs.
- Batteries, batteries and batteries. Stock up now.
- Ditto for flashlights. At least one for each family member in case power is lost.
- Purchase extra bottled water and canned/non-perishable food and store it separately for emergencies. Keep a spare manual can opener with it.
- Check to see that your first aid kit – both human and pet - is well stocked. Check expiration dates so you will know if anything needs to be replaced.
- Have an emergency phone number list in one place. Numbers should include:
- Local fire and police departments
- Utility providers such as power, gas and water
- Doctors and special services
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Another important safety feature you can add to your home is whole house surge protection. A common misconception many homeowners have is that they can protect
their home from dangerous lightning strikes and voltage surges simply by
plugging their TV or computer into a power strip or just installing a
surge protective panel. However, surge protective panels or strips alone
are not enough to fight damaging power surges. A power surge will
travel through any wire into a house, leaving common appliances and
sensitive electronic equipment vulnerable to serious damage.
Surge Protective Devices are typically used with TVs, computers, smart appliances and other sensitive electronic equipment. These devices provide point-of-use protection and are the last line of defense against voltage surges.
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re-post: http://blog.leviton.com/hurricane-preparedness-tips
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