Hurricane Preparedness Tips

TOP 3 WAYS TO PREPÂRE YOUR PROPERTY FOR THURRICANES According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), high winds and wind-driven rain are the biggest threats to your property in a hurricane. When protecting your property, keep these two words in mind: "seal and secure." $10 trillion worth of insured property, from Texas to Maine, is exposed to the threat of HURRICANES. (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) Every $1 spent on mitigation saves society $4 (National Institute of Building Sciences) SEAL AND SECURE OPENINGS: • Create a plan for permanent window and door protection • Apply caulk or foam sealant to close gaps around openings, windows and doors, utility boxes and pipes • Clear drains, gutters and downspouts of debris • Extend and re-direct the downspouts close to your home • Consider buying flood insurance SEAL AND SECURE YOUR ROOF: • Schedule a roof inspection • If your roof is damaged or worn, replace the covering with a high-wind rated product, and have your roofer seal the roof deck and strengthen the roof's connections SEAL AND SECURE YOUR SOFFITS: • Inspect soffits to see if wood supports and vinyl/aluminum channels are adequately fastened • If needed, add strength by installing stainless steel sheet-metal screws every 12 inches around the perimeter For more hurricane preparedness tips, you can visit the Nationwide Insurance" website at www.nationwide.com/catastrophes/hurricanes.jsp or IBHS at www.disastersafety.org. Nationwide On Your Side Insurance Institute for JID Business & Home r ISafety Nationwide, Nationwide Insurance, the Nationwide frame mark, and On Your Side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. TOP 3 WAYS TO PREPÂRE YOUR PROPERTY FOR THURRICANES According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), high winds and wind-driven rain are the biggest threats to your property in a hurricane. When protecting your property, keep these two words in mind: "seal and secure." $10 trillion worth of insured property, from Texas to Maine, is exposed to the threat of HURRICANES. (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) Every $1 spent on mitigation saves society $4 (National Institute of Building Sciences) SEAL AND SECURE OPENINGS: • Create a plan for permanent window and door protection • Apply caulk or foam sealant to close gaps around openings, windows and doors, utility boxes and pipes • Clear drains, gutters and downspouts of debris • Extend and re-direct the downspouts close to your home • Consider buying flood insurance SEAL AND SECURE YOUR ROOF: • Schedule a roof inspection • If your roof is damaged or worn, replace the covering with a high-wind rated product, and have your roofer seal the roof deck and strengthen the roof's connections SEAL AND SECURE YOUR SOFFITS: • Inspect soffits to see if wood supports and vinyl/aluminum channels are adequately fastened • If needed, add strength by installing stainless steel sheet-metal screws every 12 inches around the perimeter For more hurricane preparedness tips, you can visit the Nationwide Insurance" website at www.nationwide.com/catastrophes/hurricanes.jsp or IBHS at www.disastersafety.org. Nationwide On Your Side Insurance Institute for JID Business & Home r ISafety Nationwide, Nationwide Insurance, the Nationwide frame mark, and On Your Side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. TOP 3 WAYS TO PREPÂRE YOUR PROPERTY FOR THURRICANES According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), high winds and wind-driven rain are the biggest threats to your property in a hurricane. When protecting your property, keep these two words in mind: "seal and secure." $10 trillion worth of insured property, from Texas to Maine, is exposed to the threat of HURRICANES. (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) Every $1 spent on mitigation saves society $4 (National Institute of Building Sciences) SEAL AND SECURE OPENINGS: • Create a plan for permanent window and door protection • Apply caulk or foam sealant to close gaps around openings, windows and doors, utility boxes and pipes • Clear drains, gutters and downspouts of debris • Extend and re-direct the downspouts close to your home • Consider buying flood insurance SEAL AND SECURE YOUR ROOF: • Schedule a roof inspection • If your roof is damaged or worn, replace the covering with a high-wind rated product, and have your roofer seal the roof deck and strengthen the roof's connections SEAL AND SECURE YOUR SOFFITS: • Inspect soffits to see if wood supports and vinyl/aluminum channels are adequately fastened • If needed, add strength by installing stainless steel sheet-metal screws every 12 inches around the perimeter For more hurricane preparedness tips, you can visit the Nationwide Insurance" website at www.nationwide.com/catastrophes/hurricanes.jsp or IBHS at www.disastersafety.org. Nationwide On Your Side Insurance Institute for JID Business & Home r ISafety Nationwide, Nationwide Insurance, the Nationwide frame mark, and On Your Side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. TOP 3 WAYS TO PREPÂRE YOUR PROPERTY FOR THURRICANES According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), high winds and wind-driven rain are the biggest threats to your property in a hurricane. When protecting your property, keep these two words in mind: "seal and secure." $10 trillion worth of insured property, from Texas to Maine, is exposed to the threat of HURRICANES. (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) Every $1 spent on mitigation saves society $4 (National Institute of Building Sciences) SEAL AND SECURE OPENINGS: • Create a plan for permanent window and door protection • Apply caulk or foam sealant to close gaps around openings, windows and doors, utility boxes and pipes • Clear drains, gutters and downspouts of debris • Extend and re-direct the downspouts close to your home • Consider buying flood insurance SEAL AND SECURE YOUR ROOF: • Schedule a roof inspection • If your roof is damaged or worn, replace the covering with a high-wind rated product, and have your roofer seal the roof deck and strengthen the roof's connections SEAL AND SECURE YOUR SOFFITS: • Inspect soffits to see if wood supports and vinyl/aluminum channels are adequately fastened • If needed, add strength by installing stainless steel sheet-metal screws every 12 inches around the perimeter For more hurricane preparedness tips, you can visit the Nationwide Insurance" website at www.nationwide.com/catastrophes/hurricanes.jsp or IBHS at www.disastersafety.org. Nationwide On Your Side Insurance Institute for JID Business & Home r ISafety Nationwide, Nationwide Insurance, the Nationwide frame mark, and On Your Side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. TOP 3 WAYS TO PREPÂRE YOUR PROPERTY FOR THURRICANES According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), high winds and wind-driven rain are the biggest threats to your property in a hurricane. When protecting your property, keep these two words in mind: "seal and secure." $10 trillion worth of insured property, from Texas to Maine, is exposed to the threat of HURRICANES. (The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) Every $1 spent on mitigation saves society $4 (National Institute of Building Sciences) SEAL AND SECURE OPENINGS: • Create a plan for permanent window and door protection • Apply caulk or foam sealant to close gaps around openings, windows and doors, utility boxes and pipes • Clear drains, gutters and downspouts of debris • Extend and re-direct the downspouts close to your home • Consider buying flood insurance SEAL AND SECURE YOUR ROOF: • Schedule a roof inspection • If your roof is damaged or worn, replace the covering with a high-wind rated product, and have your roofer seal the roof deck and strengthen the roof's connections SEAL AND SECURE YOUR SOFFITS: • Inspect soffits to see if wood supports and vinyl/aluminum channels are adequately fastened • If needed, add strength by installing stainless steel sheet-metal screws every 12 inches around the perimeter For more hurricane preparedness tips, you can visit the Nationwide Insurance" website at www.nationwide.com/catastrophes/hurricanes.jsp or IBHS at www.disastersafety.org. Nationwide On Your Side Insurance Institute for JID Business & Home r ISafety Nationwide, Nationwide Insurance, the Nationwide frame mark, and On Your Side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.