8 TIPS FOR BUILDING HURRICANE SAFE HOMES ROOF WITH INTENTION. To protect your property from water damage and flying shingles it is imperative to make sure that your roofing is attached well. ... SHUTTER YOUR WINDOWS. ... BRACE YOUR GARAGE. ... ELEVATION. ... DRY FLOODPROOF. ... WET FLOODPROOF. ... INSTALL PROPER BOLTS. ... TIE DOWN TO THE FOUNDATION.