Saturday, September 28, 2013

Protecting Yourself During A Hurricane

Protecting Yourself During A Hurricane

By Rey Vetangelo


With temperatures soaring around the United States, there are many states that have had wildfires start to sprout up. Knowing what to do in case a wildfire is near your home may save your home and may even save your life. Taking time to learn about the process before a wildfire strikes will ensure that you are as ready as you can possibly be.

When you enter a building after the flooding subsides, be very careful. Not all damage is immediately apparent, but the damage can be very dangerous. This is the same with fires and earthquakes. The foundation of the building has been compromised whether through sinking in the flood or through the warping of wood.

Because of this, finding the right family health insurance is important, but so is taking the time to talk with local disaster relief officials about any specific instructions you and your family should follow that pertain to your local area's protocol.

Generally speaking, you will want to make sure that you do some of the following things, although any other precaution and actions that you can take during the hurricane itself to help protect you and your family can also be enacted. One of the first things that you should do is stay as informed as you possibly can.

Gather anything that cannot be replaced and put it in your car, so you can exit quickly. Many times we don't think about what is really irreplaceable so it is a good idea to have a plan set if you are in an area that has potential fire hazards.

If you are going to be making an insurance claim, be sure that you document the damage carefully. Too many people don't have adequate records and the insurance companies ream them on this fact. If you know what you are talking about and have the facts to back you up then it is much harder to dispute claims.

When you have been affected by water damage, you should be sure that the problems are dealt with quickly. That way, you can be sure that your operations are able to resume as soon as possible. Many companies have worked hard to establish methods that will ensure a quick stabilization of property and the mitigation of damage. This allows families can return home and businesses can resume operations.

Fill as many large containers with water as you can and put them outside. The one thing you don't want to run out of is water. Close all of the doors within your home to prevent a draft. Wind only helps fire spread and can make it more 100 times faster than you think.

Should you find yourself stuck in your home during a hurricane, do all that you can to stay safe. Then, once you get the go ahead to leave your home you can be sure that you have done all you can to keep yourself and those that you are with as safe as possible.




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