Do take precautions to mitigate any damage to your home

• Secure or store light items that may get blown around by strong winds.

• Clean your gutters, down pipes and drains to prevent water overflowing into your home.

• If you have time, trim back trees and branches that could fall on your home.

Do take “before” pictures

• Capture your home in photos from the street and all sides

• Walk around inside your home and document your valuable property

Do check your insurance

• Make sure your insurance policy is current

• Verify your coverage is appropriate for your location (examples: flooding, storm water runoff, landslide, treefall)

Do keep a log of the storm and the damage

• Save news reports, take plenty of photo documentation (pictures of damaged items)

• Take screenshots of warnings and articles

• Take matching “after” photos where possible

Do make a plan

• Know your exits and where you will go if your home becomes uninhabitable

• Have an emergency kit ready in case you lose power or need to leave your home

Do stay informed

• Listen to your local radio or TV station for current information specific to you

Don’t clean or fix damages

• DO NOT CLEAN ANY AREA THAT HAS DEBRIS OR DAMAGE UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, BIG MESSES SHOULD BE HANDLED AFTER THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER HAS ASSESSED THE SITE.

• If you must clean an area, document it thoroughly with photos and video before cleaning.

Don’t just cross your fingers

• Ignoring the storm and doing nothing to prepare puts you and your home at risk

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