Hurricane Safety Zone

Wind Safety Tips For Hurricane Season

When a hurricane is approaching, review the guidelines for hurricane safety and be sure you're prepared.

What to do for Wind Safety

Wind safety is the first thing on everyone's mind as the hurricane season approaches. The combination of wind and rain can be catastrophic. It's not so much the wind itself that does the damage, but what is in the path of the wind. When talking about wind safety, keep in mind that you are protecting yourself and your property from objects blown by the wind. So wind safety not only means protection from the wind, but also from its effects.

Before hurricane season

Secure garage doors properly. Before hurricane season, assess your property to ensure that landscaping and trees do not become a wind hazard.
Trim dead wood and weak and /or lowhanging branches from all trees. Make sure you bag these and store them in your garage until the hurricane has passed so it doesn't turn into flying debris.
Consider landscaping materials other than gravel/rock.

As a hurricane approaches

Install shutters once a hurricane warning is issued.
When a hurricane warning is issued for your community, bring all lawn furniture, toys, etc. inside.
Listen carefully for safety instructions from local officials, and go to your designated "Safe Room" when directed to do so.
Do not leave your "Safe Room" until directed to do so by local officials, even if it appears that the winds have calmed. Remember that there is little to no wind in the eye of a hurricane.

Make sure your house is safe by securing windows wind safety of all with storm shutters and boards, and by moving loose objects away from the house (e.g. garbage cans, lawn chairs, etc.). is concern number one. Once you have wind safety covered you can move on. Never skip learning about home safety! Not even pet safety!