Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause substantial damage to homes and businesses, ranging from broken windows and torn siding to full-scale flooding. While it is crucial to prepare ahead of these situations whenever possible, there is often little that can slow or stop the threat of these impending storms against the targeted neighborhoods. There are a few ways to prepare yourself for the impact and some advice about proceeding when the storm passes. 

Helpful Planning for Looming Storm Damage 

You should always know what to do during a hurricane or tropical storm. While seeking stable shelter and safety amid the storm is sensible, there are also ways to prepare before the system reaches your property line. Three immediate steps to take include:

  • Emergency Kit Preparation: Create a collection of items you can use to survive for a few days. The kit should include all needed medications and first aid, hygiene products, blankets, clothing, and non-perishable food.

  • Stabilizing Your House: Before the storm hits your neighborhood, you can work to shore up its defenses by reinforcing doors and windows, securing furniture and fixtures outside, and closing your storm shutters. 

  • Protecting Irreplaceable Items: From government-issued documentation, insurance paperwork, and keepsakes, flooding is non-discriminatory in what it ruins. You should be looking to keep high-value items free from exposure.

The Effects of the Tropical Storm on Your Property 

You might not be able to tell when amid the storm, but there is a lot of aftermath once a system the size of Tropical Storm Francine loses steam and dissipates. If your home or business was within the path of the most significant damage, you can anticipate one or more of the following effects: 

  • Power Outages

  • Structural Damage 

  • Flooding

Lightspeed Restoration of Covington Can Help 

We have been a trusted name for restoration and repair services for years. We have specialized in the damage that water, fire, and storms can do to your property and are ready for the impact of hurricane Francine in many communities throughout Louisiana. We have united multiple teams standing by to provide a solid coverage area for all impacted counties, rolling out equipment for mitigation, emergency repairs, and full-scale restoration services. 

As Francine looks to impact potentially thousands of homes, Lightspeed Restoration of Covington is ready to help you get back to everyday life when the storm passes. Our experienced team is a phone call away at (504) 905-7630.

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