Prevention is always better than cure, so check for loose roof tiles and problems in advance to have repairs made in time. After a storm passes check again for damage.
Strong Winds
For Your Home:
- Put away garden furniture and loose items
- Secure gates and shed doors.
- Bring children and pets indoors
- Park cars close to buildings
- Draw blinds on windows to protect against shattered glass
- Prepare for possible loss of utilities by making sure you have candles and/or torches
- In a blackout your mobile phone can provide a light source
- After the storm passes check again for damage
Thunder & Lightening
For Your Home:
- Unplug electrical goods except for lights
- Electrical storms can be frightening, especially to children and pets. Keeping calm will reassure them and allow you to better deal with the situation.
- Draw the blinds on windows
- Prepare for possible loss of utilities by making sure you have candles and/or torches
- In a blackout your mobile phone can provide a light source
- Stay away from windows and doors