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I have always been someone who treasures the environment, which is why I was so laser-focused on making sure that my own carbon footprint was as small as possible. About six months ago, it came to my attention that our power bill was higher than it normally was, which sparked an investigation by me and my husband. We realized that we were leaving the air conditioning on during times when it was costing a lot of money, and it was really frustrating. In order to scale back, we installed an electronic thermostat to help us out. This blog is here to help people to minimize their own energy usage.

3 Tips For Preventing Wind Storm Damage

6 January 2017
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with, as is evident by the amount of damage a wind storm can cause. Preparing for storm season means taking the time to think about potential ways that a wind storm could damage your property.

Here are three simple things that you can do to help prevent serious damage during the next storm in your area.

1. Keep your trees maintained.

Heavy gusts of wind can wreak havoc on the trees in your home's landscape. To ensure that stray branches don't pose a threat to your home, you need to take the time to keep your trees properly maintained.

Contact an arborist before storm season arrives to trim tree branches and remove any dead limbs from the trees in your yard. Encourage your neighbors to do the same, and you will be able to protect your property from tree-related damage during a wind storm.

2. Back your car up next to the inside of your garage door.

Parking your car inside of your garage when you fear a wind storm will hit your area can be a great way to prevent vehicle damage, but it's important that you remember to back your car up against the interior of your garage door for maximum protection.

Heavy gusts of wind could cause metal garage doors to twist up and buckle. By backing your car against the inside of the door, you provide added stability for the garage door and can prevent the door from sustaining damage during a wind storm.

3. Unplug your electrical appliances.

Homes throughout America are filled with electrical appliances. These range in cost and value from an electronic coffee maker to a flat-screen television.

It's important to recognize that wind storms are often accompanied by power surges or power outages that could damage the delicate sensors and electrical receivers inside of your appliances. Taking the time to unplug your household appliances prior to the onset of a wind storm will prevent these items from sustaining electrical damage.

Being able to prepare for a wind storm properly will help you minimize the amount of damage your property sustains during the upcoming storm season. Simple tasks like taking the time to trim your trees, keeping your car parked against the interior of your garage door, and unplugging all of the electrical appliances in your household can be beneficial when it comes to preventing wind storm damage in the future.