Keeping Your Yard Storm Ready

8/22/2022 (Permalink)

As the summer months end and the fall begins this also means winter storms are headed our way. If you live in an area that is commonly affected by severe weather storms, then properly preparing your homes landscape is imperative. According the National Weather Service, storm damage causes nearly $15 Billion in damage per year. Here are some important tips for keeping your landscape storm-ready.

• Trim Your Trees

Proper pruning is important to improve tree health and wind resistance. Removing dead tree limbs that are a hazard is one way you can prepare your landscape. This way the tree limbs can not break off during a storm and cause damage to your home or other properties surrounding the area.

• Protect Potted Plants and Equipment

Move all potted plants and planters inside your garage or another protected area. If they are too big to bring inside, move them to a corner and tip them on their side if not heavily protected. Stow away any patio furniture, lawn equipment, and BBQ pits as well.

• Inspect the Roof

Inspect your roof and note if there are any roof repairs in need, such as shingle replacement, patching holes, and securing loose object as soon as possible.

• Prep your pool

If you have a pool or hot tub, cover it if possible before a storm arrives to prevent debris from entering the water. Turn off power to heaters, pumps, filters and lights in case of a power outage.

The best preparation you can do is keeping your family, home and yard safe during storm season and stay informed about potential weather threats. Stay tuned to local weather forecasts and community evacuation routes.

If you find yourself effected by storm damage, SERVPRO of San Marcos/New Braunfels are water damage specialists who are ready to get your property back to pre-storm condition. Call Us Today (830) 625-0578