This year has certainly been one for the books, as they say. As we continue to battle the global Coronavirus pandemic here in the U.S., there is something else we should be paying attention to in New England and it comes in the form of flooding, wind damage, and even cyclones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each year from June to November we enter into the Atlantic hurricane season. The peak, which typically happens from August-October has brought it some catastrophic weather events in the last few years.\u00a0 It is important to be prepared, now, more than ever for the potential damage and outages, we could see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some tips for dealing with the important aspects in\nand around your home that will keep you and your family safe and comfortable\nshould power outages or other emergencies arise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to maintain safe premises. The most dangerous things that can occur as a result of the heavy rain and winds from hurricanes are trees falling, becoming uprooted, and landing on your property. Much of the roof damage<\/a> we see after these storms can be avoided with annual care and tree trimming efforts. This storm season makes it a point to check for any low hanging branches or other brush hazards around your home and have them professionally trimmed back to avoid damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Should there be a power outage, flooding, or other emergencies that arise, you want your family to be prepared and remain calm throughout the ordeal. Having a plan that everyone is familiar with and comfortable with will ensure things go smoothly. This should include an escape route, emergency contact information, and even a first aid safety kit<\/a> for survival. You can never be too prepared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While not all potential storms will develop into something serious, sometimes things can change quickly. It\u2019s important to stay tuned in to regular weather updates and know what\u2019s happening in your area. Sign up for emergency alert systems and be sure to check weather forecasts regularly so you\u2019re never left surprised when a storm comes rushing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if this hurricane season only comes with a few power\noutages, it\u2019s still important to be prepared. If you want to keep your home\ncomfortable for the family. Better yet, you\u2019ll want to keep the expensive\nelectronics running throughout your home from any irreparable damage. Invest in\nsurge protection solutions. Both whole-house surge protection and surge\nprotectors can be added to the home\u2019s\nelectrical panel<\/a>. Other options like a standby\ngenerator<\/a> or even a backup generator is a terrific way to ensure a\npower outage doesn\u2019t keep your home from its usual operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. \nSet-up an Emergency Plan for the Family <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. \nKeep Up with Weather Forecasts & Local\nEvents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. \nConsider Power Protection & Back-up <\/h2>\n\n\n\n