Severe Winds Follow tips from both the Severe Winds and Hurricane cards to create a plan today to help your family prepare for strong winds from a tornado or severe storm. This technique can increase the wind uplift resistance by up to 3x more than nail-secured sheathing, but should only be used on roofs one year old or greater. Attach quarter-round wood pieces with adhesive in the corners of the roof support elements where access is limited to one side.
Porches Check to see if the exterior walls are connected to the foundation properly.
Ensure that the porch is properly attached with tie downs. The tie down is an internal rod within the porch column, which better connects the porch roof to the foundation, so it cannot be lifted out of place by the wind. Manufactured Homes Anchor mobile homes with tie downs and inspect them annually. Avoid staying inside a manufactured home to ride out a storm. Always evacuate to a nearby, designated storm shelter.