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Natural Disasters That Can Damage Your Home

Felicia Priedel
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As a homeowner, you want to do everything possible to get your home ready for anything circumstance. Since no one can control nature, so you’ll need to prepare your home for the worst. Here’s a look at some of the most common natural disasters that can damage your home and the precautions you can take.

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Sometimes, a storm is so severe that it forms a giant spinning mass of wind and water, which can lay waste to everything in its way. These hurricanes happen every year and can cause a lot of property damage. You can invest in stronger windows and doors to help protect your home from the winds.

Tornados

While these storms are significantly smaller in size than hurricanes, they’re no less dangerous when they hit something. You should invest in similar impact windows to prevent damage from flying debris.

Landslides

Landslides are big issues for people who have a home on or near inclines, as the rocks and dirt can shift and move suddenly downward, damaging the homes. If your home is on an incline, you can put in plants to help hold the dirt in place and install debris walls to mitigate some damage. Also, underpinning can save your home in a landslide, making it another great protective option.

Wildfires

Thousands of acres of land burn yearly because of wildfires, as dry conditions make the perfect environment for fire to spread. To protect your home in a dry climate, your best bet is to follow the latest fire code and invest in landscaping that offers better protection.

Earthquakes

While many things can cause an earthquake, fault lines are the most common causes. Earthquakes are natural disasters that can cause a lot of damage to homes, as they shake the ground and any buildings on that ground. You can offset a lot of earthquake damage with earthquake-resistant structures.

While there’s no current way to avoid all the risks of a natural disaster, you can take plenty of precautionary measures to mitigate damages. Whether hurricanes, tornados, landslides, wildfires, or earthquakes, consider your area’s most common natural disasters and prepare accordingly.

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Felicia Priedel

Felicia is a writer living in the Chicagoland area. She's creative, passionate and loves to share her thoughts on being your most authentic self. This is something she hopes to encourage those around her through the thoughtful and engaging pieces she creates. She hopes those around her use this to help them create a more beautiful life.

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