7 Tips To Secure Your Home From Typhoons by MyProperty

Even before the pandemic, the Philippines has been battling with heavy rains and typhoons every year. And because everything is now centered in the home, it is crucial to keep your home safe and well-equipped to withstand the ravaging winds and rain.

While it is still the summer season, you can start preparing so you and your family will be safe in your home, and reassured against the threat of thunderstorms. Here are a couple of things you can do to secure your home against these natural threats:

Before the Typhoon

Take Note of Safety Risks

Check your neighborhood and inside your home for any potential safety risks. See any items that can damage your home once the strong winds come, such as an uprooted tree, broken fences, or trash bins in your street or yard. Address these things as soon as you get storm warnings in your area. The last thing you’d want is to see broken windows, dented vehicles, or blocked pathways.

Fasten Your Roof

Flying roof panels are common occurrences during typhoons. Secure your roof with screws and bolts to keep your cover and shade from detaching from your house. Inspect for any loose or broken shingles. Nail them down before the typhoon comes.

Keep Outdoor Items From Flying

For outdoor areas, anchor down furniture, such as chairs, tables, and appliances. Secure other fixtures, such as barbecue grills, gardening tools, and sports equipment. Chains and cables are excellent fasteners to secure these items. You may also take them indoors if you have extra indoor space.

During the Typhoon

Close Your Windows

You might have heard of a “safety hack” saying it’s better to leave the windows a little open when there are strong winds outside. Doing so is said to relieve the pressure inside the house, making the windows less vulnerable to cracking. On the contrary, experts say this move doesn’t help because there are small openings inside the home. This means a build-up of pressure is unlikely. 

 

Keeping your windows open can do more harm than good as it leaves you defenseless against items that have been displaced by strong winds. Make sure to close your windows to prevent debris from flying inside your home.

Avoid Taping Window Cracks

Another safety myth that needs to be thrown out the window is using duct tape to secure broken glass. Duct tape doesn’t do anything to secure your windows. It can become a problem when larger shards of flying glass secured by the tape causes further damage to your home and family.

 

If you see your windows bending to the pressure of strong winds, it would be best to stay away from them. Avoid putting weight on it to block the shattering as it will only result in serious injuries.

After the Typhoon

Repair Your Property

Now that it’s safe to go outside, inspect your home for any needed clean-ups and repairs. Check if there are damages to your roofs and windows and fix them as soon as possible. Doing so will prepare you for the next typhoon; it could come weeks or days later so immediate action is necessary. Keep in mind that it is essential to keep damaged pieces from lying around, causing injuries.

 

Strengthen Your Windows

Ditch the tape and use window films to strengthen your windows against the pressures of storm winds. Investing in these home features increases your home’s security. You should also scrutinize your windows to see that there are no cracks anywhere.

 

While typhoons and other natural disasters are an inevitable reality for Filipinos, preparing your home by following these seven safety tips allows you to weather any storm. In a sense, your home should reflect Filipino resilience.

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