DO-IT-YOURSELF TIPS TO PREPARE HOMES FOR HURRICANES
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230425/do-it-yourself-tips-prepare-homes-hurricanes]


Release Date: 
May 14, 2018 

Hurricane Season Begins June 1

 

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida has had about twice as many hurricane
landfalls in recorded history as any state, according to the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. There are several easy steps
homeowners can take to reduce the chances their property becomes a
statistic.
Hurricane season begins shortly so Florida homeowners should consider
the following do-it-yourself tips to protect their property:

•INSTALL STORM SHUTTERS to protect windows from strong winds.

•IDENTIFY SOMEWHERE TO SECURE OUTDOOR ITEMS like furniture, garden
tools, toys and garbage cans. Strong winds can turn these items into
projectiles that may damage homes and cause injuries.

•CLEAN GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS. Leaves, twigs and debris can clog
them and prevent
rainwater from efficiently draining away from homes.

•BUY FLOOD INSURANCE. Most home insurance policies do not cover the
expensive damage
of hurricane-related flooding. National Flood Insurance Program
policies become effective 30 days after the date of purchase so
homeowners should purchase one before it’s too late. Learn more at
www.floodsmart.gov [http://www.floodsmart.gov].

For Hurricane Irma recovery information, visit www.FEMA.gov/IrmaFL
[http://www.FEMA.gov/IrmaFL].

Follow FEMA and the Florida Division of Emergency Management on
Twitter at @FEMARegion4 and @FLSERT. You may also visit FEMA and the
Division’s Facebook pages at Facebook.com/FEMA and
Facebook.com/FloridaSERT.

Helping people before, during, and after disasters.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race,
color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English
proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has
been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA
(3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public
transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and
burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan.
However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them
to SBA to  be eligible for assistance that covers personal property,
vehicle repair or replacement,  and moving and storage expenses.

                                                                                                        
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