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Storm damage is so common, yet we still need to be prepared for the worst.
10/2/2018 (Permalink)
Storm damage is so common, yet we still need to be prepared for the worst.
Hurricane Florence recently reminded us that mother nature stops for no-one. Even though we like to think that once a hurricane devastates a particular area, there may be an extensive break for it happens in the same place, Florence proved again that the fury of a hurricane can come to the same place in a fairly short amount of years.
Storm damage from hurricanes range from roof tops stripped off leading to flooding from the top of a structure, to floods and rising waters that completely turn a bottom floor, into a river in a matter of hours. The damage can be catastrophic such as entire structures being pulverized, to minimal, meaning a little water covering many items.
For example, a hail storm can cause damage to the roof, that causes subtle water leaks and in this small amount of water being trapped, the moisture can lead to mold hidden in the attack. Often you will only know the mold is there when you smell an unusual odor. When the rising floods of a hurricane break the boundaries of a wall and floor, the water begins to do its damage at the lower level of the structure, including wood underneath a porch; a spot that is commonly overlooked when it comes to storm damage.
Storm damage can come from high winds that peel off layers of siding on the outside of a home or structure. When enough protective layers of siding and other material, are peeled off, small holes can form, again perhaps leading to the growth of mold in the outer walls.
With Hurricane Florence, the ocean met the shore in a very angry fashion, bringing water into many homes and completely destroying all belongings that were not up high. When you see that a hurricane more than likely is going to be coming near your home or business, being proactive is the best way to avoid storm damage to your valuables.
Put anything you can up higher than a flood would normally rise inside of a structure. Put pictures in air tight storage bags and stick them inside of the dishwasher or fridge. There are many ways to protect your assets from the anger of storm damage, but it’s all up to you.