Prepare Home for Severe Storms and Flooding

Cost Savings

Checklist Tasks

• Install hurricane clips on roof trusses to reduce wind uplift risk.
• Secure loose fences and outdoor structures with brackets to prevent debris hazards.
• Trim tree limbs within 10 feet of the house to prevent damage from falling branches.
• Test and clean sump pump and backup battery to ensure operation during storms.
• Apply waterproof sealant to basement walls and window wells to block seepage.
• Anchor propane tanks and fuel storage to prevent shifting in high winds.
• Install backflow valves on basement drains and toilets to prevent sewage backup.
• Store important documents in waterproof, elevated containers.
• Check and clear gutters and extend downspouts 6 feet from foundation.
• Pre-cut and label plywood window covers for fast installation before a storm.
• Test generator under load and stock stabilized fuel for 48 hours of use.
• Photograph and inventory valuables for insurance claims after storms.