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Fortunately for us up in here in northern MN we don’t have a ton of natural disasters to worry about. Though I will say we’ve had a tornado touch down twice in my life here and a wild fire came within just a couple of miles of home a few years back. I digress, every single year I see this meme one facebook when its about -40 degrees outside, “At least we don’t have a hurricanes!” Yeah, well, – 40 degrees is incredibly deadly too but we build for it because it is what it is and it is absolutely certain we’ll see it every winter!

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Natural disasters can be devastating, and if you live in an area that’s prone to bad weather, earthquakes, flooding, or any other natural weather occurrences, then it’s understandable that you want to be prepared in the event of something happening. Today we’re going to look at what you can do if your home has been devastated by a natural disaster so you can get back on your feet as soon as possible.

Prioritize electrical outlets

Many natural disasters, such as flooding, hurricanes, and earthquakes, can destroy your electrical outlets or perhaps your entire electrical board. If this has happened to you, the best thing you can do is find another place to stay until the electrician you hired can fix and replace your wiring.

Unfortunately, when it comes to electricity, it’s safer to stay away and leave the issue to the experts. If you included natural disasters in your policy when you bought it, your house insurance should be able to cover the costs of repairs.

Take care of your roof

Your roof is one of the first things to be damaged in most natural disasters.

There are professionals that can help restore your home’s structural integrity, whether your chimney has been knocked off or your entire roof has been wrecked. Even if your roof appears to be in good condition, hire a roof repair company like Bison Roofing. The sheer amount of stress it has been subjected to as a result of weather conditions can sometimes impair its structural integrity.

You should be able to get a free inspection to check whether your roof requires any repairs to prevent future damage.

Don’t forget about your windows

Your windows, like your roof and electrical outlets, are easily damaged by harsh weather since they are fairly weak. Even though the repair will be expensive, there are things you can take to avoid this happening again. Consider purchasing hurricane-resistant windows to ensure that your windows will remain intact in the event of a natural disaster.

They function by allowing the wind and rain to travel directly through your home, preventing any draughts that could cause a window to break from the inside.

If your windows are still intact but slightly damaged, you can buy films to put on each side of the glass to reinforce its strength until it can be fixed for a reasonable price. If you know a storm is approaching, it’s always a good idea to board up your windows and doors for the time being to provide yourself some extra protection.

This will come in handy if the weather manages to break your windows.

If you don’t take the required precautions to secure your house as much as possible, living in an area prone to natural disasters might be a problem. As stated previously, make sure your house insurance policy covers natural disasters when you get it so that if disaster strikes, you can get back to normal as soon as possible.

Making sure your home has storm-proof windows and doors will go a long way toward securing your home. In the long run, being prepared will benefit you.

(This is a contributed post, for more information about my compensation please read my disclosure policy)