Five Steps To Help You Weather Summer Storm Season (NAPSA)—Properly preparing your home and family before the start of this year’s summer and hurricane storm season will help you be ready for whatever Mother Nature sends your way. The followingfive tips can help you and your loved ones stay safe. *Charge your electronics before the storm hits. No one can predict if the powerwill go out during or after a storm, so charge your cell phone, computer and other electronic devices in advance. Put new batteries in flashlights and have a backup case of batteries in a watertight container. *Stock up on essentials. Having drinking water, three days of nonperishable food, extra batteries and waterproof emergency numbers on hand is a smart idea on its own and will come in extra handy if you can’t leave your house or you have no power. If you have little ones, create an activity box full of games, cards and books to keep them busy—and yourself stress-free—during a storm. *Removeall outdoor furniture prior to the storm. Patio furniture, plants, trash cans and children’s toys can becomeairborne in high winds and damage your house. Put them in a garage or shed. *Invest in hurricane-proof windows and garage doors. Whenhurricane winds blow, they can damage not only your windows, doors and roof, but also the actual structure of your home. Invest in wind-load and impact- A ies: ie al ie A backup generator can make a big difference to your home and family in a power outage. resistant garage doors and hurri- cane-proof windows to protect your home. *Have a backup generator installed. Unlike portable generators, which are another great option to stay powered during summer storms, automatic home backup generators, like those from Generac, turn on automati- cally when the power goes out. And they don’t require refueling, which could be a problem if local gas stations are also without power. Automatic standby generators remain on until power is returned, giving you and your family peace of mind and a sense of safety and security during severe storms and extended power outages. Preparing now, before a storm hits, is the best way to prevent damage, power outages and stress during hurricane and summer storm season. Learn More For more facts and advice, visit www.Generac.com or call (888) GENERAC. Note to Editors: This story is good anytime but may be of particular interest during National Hurricane Preparedness Week, from May 24th through May 80th.
