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Published: Wed, 2 Sep 2009
Description: Learn the four keys areas you need to secure before a hurricane hits
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" It's the start of hurricane season and were all worried about the safety of our homes. So here's our list of simple steps you can take to help protect yours. In case the storm hits. The federal emergency management association recommends you check the strength of four key areas the -- Windows double entry doors. And the crops. That's good starter. The roof is the most susceptible to wind damage during a storm having a secure and stable group can save you from costly and dangerous damage it. According to -- the connection between the group of Wallace must be strong enough to resist the top left effective strong winds. Roof trusses or raptors should be tied properly to exterior walls -- thirteen connectors for straps. It's also very important to know what type of -- For example -- is very vulnerable to win there. You can hire a building professional to install hurricane straps on your route which could -- south along. Let's take a look at -- there -- some very simple ways you can protect that. Can invest in storm shutters which will protect your windows French doors sliding glass doors and skylights. Plywood shutters and hurricane resistant windows -- another great option to protect your home. As long as their -- Once you protected your windows it's important to secure any double entry doors. As you can see this is a big story does not open their books so you'll want to install strong support system to withstand hurricane yet. The federal emergency management association. Recommends you check with your local book supplies dealers in order to strengthen their doors -- record. -- These are some simple steps you can take around your home to prevent damage during a storm. But over at fox employees of the essentials you need to have set -- and -- on -- thanks a lot."
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