The following are tips that you can take to mitigate damage from a natural disaster long before one occurs:
- Safeguard documents, including identification for all household members, medical information and documentation for insurance, in safe place or in fireproof and waterproof containers
- Make sure you have purchased property insurance, and in some cases a separate flood insurance policy if you live in a flood-prone area
- Regularly clean gutters and drains of debris and repair or replace storm shutters to help protect your home from damage caused by a storm
- Choose a safe and secure meeting point and evacuation route away from your home where everyone can meet following an evacuation
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