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Protecting Against Wind Damage
Having a good homeowner’s insurance policy is great if your home is damaged by a storm – but naturally you’d prefer if the damage didn’t occur at all.
If you live in an area that has frequent wind surges and storms, even hurricanes, preparing for these situations becomes a regular part of life. By adopting certain routines you can prevent much greater damage and minimize the impact the natural violence of weather can have upon your lifestyle. Here are a few tips:
• Use heavy cement pots for potted plants, especially in areas where people congregate outdoors. Make sure that pool furniture, umbrellas and other outdoor entertaining items that might be swept away are safely stored before the windy season begins.
• Tie down tarps and other coverings so big wind gusts don’t take them airborne, especially if they are being used for roof coverings. While on the subject of the roof - check for loose shingles and tiles and replace if necessary.
• Keep any poles, ladders or gardening tools, anything that can get blown over, away from windows and other glass. Try and store horizontally if possible.
• Cover over pools and ponds so that sand and leaves don’t get blown into them.
• Fold down outdoor drying lines and store cars in lockable garages if possible.
Above all, remember that a little bit of prevention and attention can save a great deal of energy in dealing with the aftermath of wind damage.
It’s also a good idea to review the coverage on your homeowner insurance policy each year. Those in Florida may want to purchase a supplemental Hurricane/Windstorm insurance line to ensure that your home will be protected during hurricane season. If you’d like a free quote for homeowner insurance, to increase your coverage, or add a windstorm policy, contact Protection Connection Insurance today for assistance.
Having a good homeowner’s insurance policy is great if your home is damaged by a storm – but naturally you’d prefer if the damage didn’t occur at all.
If you live in an area that has frequent wind surges and storms, even hurricanes, preparing for these situations becomes a regular part of life. By adopting certain routines you can prevent much greater damage and minimize the impact the natural violence of weather can have upon your lifestyle. Here are a few tips:
• Use heavy cement pots for potted plants, especially in areas where people congregate outdoors. Make sure that pool furniture, umbrellas and other outdoor entertaining items that might be swept away are safely stored before the windy season begins.
• Tie down tarps and other coverings so big wind gusts don’t take them airborne, especially if they are being used for roof coverings. While on the subject of the roof - check for loose shingles and tiles and replace if necessary.
• Keep any poles, ladders or gardening tools, anything that can get blown over, away from windows and other glass. Try and store horizontally if possible.
• Cover over pools and ponds so that sand and leaves don’t get blown into them.
• Fold down outdoor drying lines and store cars in lockable garages if possible.
Above all, remember that a little bit of prevention and attention can save a great deal of energy in dealing with the aftermath of wind damage.
It’s also a good idea to review the coverage on your homeowner insurance policy each year. Those in Florida may want to purchase a supplemental Hurricane/Windstorm insurance line to ensure that your home will be protected during hurricane season. If you’d like a free quote for homeowner insurance, to increase your coverage, or add a windstorm policy, contact Protection Connection Insurance today for assistance.
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2701 SE Maricamp Rd Suite 102 Ocala, FL 34471
Marko Insurance Agency
2701 SE Maricamp Rd
Suite 102
Ocala, FL 34471
866-837-1423
2701 SE Maricamp Rd
Suite 102
Ocala, FL 34471
866-837-1423
