Protect your home this storm season with security screens
Protect your home this storm season! Summer is on the way and it’s time to prepare for extreme weather conditions. It’s important to ensure that you and your family have a solid emergency plan in place, should the worst happen. First of all, begin by staying informed—listen to weather reports and stay aware of storm systems developing in and around your area.
To protect your home this storm season, trim any large trees around your home that may pose a risk, and ensure your gutters and downpipes are clear of debris to avoid blockages during heavy rain. Next, secure any outdoor furniture, large toys, and any loose objects will also reduce the risk of damage from strong winds. Additionally, check your roof for loose tiles that could come loose and be hazardous in a storm.
Windows and doors are among the biggest vulnerabilities in your home during a storm, as they can be shattered by flying debris. Protect your home this storm season with security screens a great way to ensure your home stays safe. Prowler Proof offers the best security screens to shield your windows and doors from damage. For added safety, consider our ForceField stainless steel security doors, these protection doors are the best performer against storms, or a variety of our other secure doors and screens to safeguard all entry points.
It is also important to review your insurance policy and confirm it’s up to date, ensuring it covers storm damage and checking that it includes that you have security doors and window screens installed, as it maybe brig down your premium. Be sure to store valuable items, medications, food, torches, and other essentials in a secure location that’s easy to access if the power goes out. Keeping a first aid kit on hand is also vital in case of emergencies.
In the event of a storm, turn off and disconnect all electrical devices like the TV, computer modems, and kitchen appliances to protect them from power surges.
When choosing security doors & windows, it’s critical that you choose an Australian Standards complaint product, as they have passed dynamic impact testing, or even Cyclone or Hurricane testing, as that will be important in a storm against flying debris. In case of storm-related emergencies, contact the SES, and for life-threatening situations, call triple zero.
