{"id":3766,"date":"2022-07-23T16:19:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T16:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/north-houston-tx\/?p=3766"},"modified":"2022-07-23T16:19:55","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T16:19:55","slug":"5-tips-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/north-houston-tx\/5-tips-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire Atlantic region is affected by the season of hurricanes from June to October. This implies that everyone who resides in coastal regions should be prepared for the worst. If you&#8217;re ready to close the hatches, UNITS has a few tips for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Prepare a complete disaster supply kit<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC urges 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 home is one of the most valuable assets you possess during a storm. Cover all of your windows with shutters or plywood before a hurricane strikes to ensure that they are safe. Your house will be protected from flying debris that might damage your windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Purchase a backup generator<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outages in electricity networks are becoming increasingly prevalent. Depending on the extent of the damage to the electricity grid, a power outage may last for several days. As a result, having a portable or standby generator can be beneficial since it will restore power to some of your equipment, such as your air conditioner and fridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Remove or trim the trees around your home<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tree branches and even entire trees can be knocked down by powerful winds. When one or more trees are uprooted, they may cause significant damage to a piece of property. You should remove any high-risk trees, such as those that are too old, damaged, or pose a danger 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 generate strong winds, rain, and flooding in their path; they also bring a range of other dangers. Raising a home takes from four weeks to several months, depending on the weather, site preparations, type of foundation, elevation, and necessary repairs. Given that hurricane season peaks between mid-August and mid-October, it is possible to have your home raised before the first storm hits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The experts at UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of North Houston have the knowledge, skills, and tools to help your prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Please<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/north-houston-tx\/\"> <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 entire Atlantic region is affected by the season of hurricanes from June to October. This implies that everyone who resides in coastal regions should be prepared for the worst. If you&#8217;re ready to close the hatches, UNITS has a few tips for you. 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