Building Disaster Resistant Communities initiative is encouraging residents to take preventive measures now to reduce the risk of severe weather damage. But there are actions you can take to lessen the damage when disaster strikes.
Severe storms can produce a variety of threatening weather.
Heavy snows, flooding, high winds and even tornadoes are the most common weather threats in late winter and early spring. Reinforcing garage doors to withstand high winds. Securely anchoring manufactured homes to concrete foundations. Installing backflow valves in waste lines to prevent contamination. Removing old shingles and adding more nails to roof boards.