Step Three: Prepare Your Home

If you are looking modify an existing home, roofs and windows are the areas most susceptible to damage. Properly installed heavy duty shutters are much more secure than plywood, which is likely to fly off under high winds. Hurricane ties can be added in the attic to stabilize the roof and support structure of the home. Contact a trusted local home contractor that is experienced in hurricane or tornado preparedness (ask around, or contact you local emergency management department).

This can seem like a huge task to take on, but don’t hesitate to ask for help! Take it one step at a time as the article has outlined. I am sure every household’s emergency plan will be slightly different. It is all about what best suites your family. As children get older or you add more four legged friends to your family make sure to adapt your plan to cover everyone. If you love what you have just read and are going to try it let us know! Knowledge is power so lets spread the word!

I absolutely loved these steps that Laurie wrote in Common Sense Household . Laurie has excellent suggestions and how-to's for a variety of topics, including: home remedies, gardening, sustainable living and more!