Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Prepare for Spring Storms

Before that April shower pitter-patter turns into wind, thunder and lightning, review these tips to protect your home and family.

Check your home's surroundings 

Check for whether any trees need to be trimmed away from your home and/or nearby power lines. Secure outside furniture and move yard items inside in the event of an approaching storm. 

Clean up after last year

Remove debris from your gutters, drains, spouts and roof. 

Test your sump pump

Inspect yours and verify that it's clean and draining properly. 

Prepare a first-aid kit (or two)

Equip your home and car with complete first-aid kits. For a list of what to include in a home kit - from dressings and bandages to compresses and instructions - visit redcross.org. 

Have a family plan

Make a list that includes an evacuation route, shelter location, communication arrangement and way to receive emergency alerts, like Weather Company Alerts at AAA.com/weather

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