There is no such thing as overpreparing when you know a natural disaster is approaching. Preparation is key to staying safe, especially when a hurricane is approaching quickly.
Whether you evacuate or stay home, there are important ways to protect your home from hurricane damage that you may not know about.
The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety recommends that homeowners close all interior doors, as well as windows and exterior doors, after undergoing rigorous wind resistance testing.
It may sound like simple advice, but when a storm brings high winds, your home is under extreme pressure. Wind coming in through open doors and windows can put even more pressure on your roof. Essentially, the pressure inside your home builds up like air in a balloon, which can eventually cause the roof to cave in and allow water to enter your home, according to IBHS.
Closing all interior doors will distribute the pressure throughout your home, reducing the impact of all that force on your roof. This is basically the only thing separating you from the storm.
Close all interior doors, windows, and exterior doors in your home to keep your roof secure and prevent you and your family from being at risk.
For more ways to stay safe during a hurricane, bookmark this Tropical Cyclone and Hurricane Preparedness Checklist.
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