Storm and flood damage is often caused by natural occurrences such as hail storms, hurricanes and tornados. A large number of these are experienced during the warm months season which enable it to cause devastating damages to homes and infrastructure. Whereas mother nature is unpredictable, there are a few techniques you can use to prevent storm damage. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKF_jnDV2_c|How homeowners can not be victims of flooded basement]] 1. Maintaining surrounding hedges Keeping all tree branches out of the roof is one sure means of avoiding roof damage. Friction from a leaning branch and the rooftop might cause holes in the event of a wind surge. It is also great for cut any weak branches that may disappear. 2. Keep the top clear of stagnant water If it rains, water is supposed to run down the cover with the gutters. If getting older, water stagnates and slowly sets out to weaken the rooftop. Removing fallen leaves in the water pipes preserves a home owner a lot of cash doing roof repairs. 3. Keep a highly ventilated attic During hail storms, ice accumulates on rooftops and the only thing saving the top from collapsing may be the heat emanating from your attic. If this type of evaporation does not occur, there's an imminent likelihood of water getting yourself into your house over the shingles. To stop this from happening, make sure you possess a skilled professional come check the ventilation within your attic prior to storm shows its head. 4. Water-proof all openings Water from storms could get into the home through many openings such as the chimneys and skylights. Sealants which may have decayed should be repaired with silicone or tar to stop water leakages. Window and door sealants can also let water in because they weaken eventually. 5. Monitoring electricity and phone wires It is just a common occurrence for many utilities like electricity to become interrupted when storms placed in. This can be as a result of winds weighing upon tree branches and entangling them electricity or telephone lines. In order to avoid this, always trim tree branches that seem to be growing towards utility supply lines. Also remember to minimize weak trees that seem to be swaying precariously near electricity or telephone lines. Every time a storm occurs along with your home remains intact as a result of above techniques, the time has come to get into the problem around your house. Trees would be the most unlucky and suffer the brunt of the natural occurrences. Restoration after damage 1. Think before acting! Tend not to start scaling down the trees in panic because you imagine they might drop later. As time goes by, you'll know those that must go. 2. Tree Grabbers Timber is often a valuable commodity and there'll always emerge some fellows claiming to get tree experts. These 'experts' will have you let them have permission to cut down the trees and carry them for research. Do not be fooled by them. 3. Tending to the remaining trees Lastly, employ the help of an experienced tree professional. He/she will reveal how to look after your surviving trees and protect them in the foreseeable future from storm related damage. 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