{"id":3712,"date":"2022-07-23T16:03:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T16:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/fort-lauderdale-fl\/?p=3712"},"modified":"2022-07-23T16:03:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T16:03:19","slug":"5-tips-to-prepare-for-the-upcoming-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/fort-lauderdale-fl\/5-tips-to-prepare-for-the-upcoming-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Prepare for the Upcoming Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hurricane season extends from June to October, affecting the entire Atlantic coast. This implies that everyone living along the coast should be ready for anything. UNITS has a few suggestions if you&#8217;re prepared to close the hatches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Prepare a complete disaster supply kit<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC advises homeowners to have an emergency kit ready in the event of a hurricane. Stock up on water and non-perishable food for at least three days, as well as first-aid supplies, prescription medicines, and pet or baby items. You should also make sure you have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal hygiene items<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flashlights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a battery-operated radio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a plan for evacuation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a family plan in case you\u2019re separated<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Secure your home<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that your house is one of your most valuable assets during a storm. Cover all of your windows with shutters or plywood before a hurricane strikes to ensure that they are safe. To protect your windows from flying debris, cover them with shutters or plywood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Purchase a backup generator<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electricity grid failures are becoming increasingly common. A power outage can last for several days depending on the severity of the damage to the electricity grid. As a result, having a portable or standby generator may be useful since it will restore electric service to some of your equipment, such as your air conditioner and refrigerator.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Remove or trim the trees around your home<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powerful winds may drive branches and even entire trees against buildings. When one or more trees are uprooted, they can cause significant damage to a piece of property. You should remove any high-risk trees on your property, such as those that are old, damaged, or pose a risk to your house, to avoid property damage caused by fallen and uprooted trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Elevate your home<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hurricanes not only produce strong winds, rain, and flooding in their wake; they also bring a variety of other hazards. Raising a home can take anywhere from four weeks to several months, depending on the weather, site preparations, type of foundation, elevation, and necessary repairs. Because hurricane season peaks between mid-August and mid-October, it&#8217;s possible to have your house raised before the first storm hits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The experts at UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Fort Lauderdale have the knowledge, skills, and tools to help your prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Please<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/fort-lauderdale-fl\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today if you&#8217;d like to find out more about our portable storage containers or want a free estimate!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The hurricane season extends from June to October, affecting the entire Atlantic coast. This implies that everyone living along the coast should be ready for anything. UNITS has a few suggestions if you&#8217;re prepared to close the hatches. 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