Secure Your Home Against the Storm |
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Retrofitting Your Home
The most important precaution you can take to reduce damage to your
home and property is to protect the areas where wind can enter. According
to recent wind technology research, it's important to strengthen the exterior
of your house so wind and debris do not tear large openings in it. You
can do this by protecting and reinforcing these five critical areas:
ROOF | STRAPS | WINDOWS | DOORS | GARAGE DOORS
A great time to start securing - or retrofitting - your house is when
you are making other improvements or adding an addition.
Remember: Florida building codes reflect the lessons experts have learned
from past catastrophes. Contact the St. Lucie County building code official
to find out what requirements are necessary for your home improvement projects.
FLOOD INSURANCE
The National Flood Insurance Program, is a pre-disaster flood mitigation
and insurance protection program designed to reduce the escalating cost
of disasters. The National Flood Insurance Program makes federally backed
flood insurance available to residents and business owners
Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. Do not make
assumptions. Check your policy.
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