| PRE-STORM SEASON | Trim tree branches well clear of your house. Check your roof and guttering are in good condition. Ensure you have a battery radio and torch in working order. Ensure you have a first-aid kit.
Check your emergency contact numbers.
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| WHEN THE STORM SEASON ARRIVES | Clear backyard of loose objects that could cause damage during high winds. Clean roof, guttering and downpipes. Purchase fresh torch and radio batteries.Check your first-aid kit. Familiarise your family with the “storm action plan”.Purchase masking tape, plastic sheeting and large garbage bags (see below). |
| HANDY HINTS FOR YOUR PROTECTION | Plastic garbage bags are useful to keep clothing and valuable possessions dry. A roll of builder’s plastic sheeting, some timber strips and nails can be useful for temporary roof and window repairs. Pre-cut plywood or Masonite sheets can be used to protect large windows and glass doors. Plastic sheeting can keep bedding, furniture and electrical equipment dry, should your roof and ceiling become damaged. Masking tape placed in a “cross fashion” can stop large areas of glass from shattering.Usually, the strongest parts of a house are the internal doorways, bathrooms or cellar.Shelter in these areas (during a severe storm) if your house begins to sustain damage.Blankets placed over a car can reduce hail damage. |
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