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Between high winds, heavy rains, storm surges, and flooding, hurricanes can cause extensive damage to homes in their path.<\/p>\r\n
Fortunately, hurricanes are uncommon in Maryland, but as their frequency increases in the Atlantic over time, it’s a good idea to remain vigilant and prepare your home if a hurricane or its remnants make landfall.<\/p>\r\n
This guide offers some simple steps to reduce the chances of damage to your home during hurricanes, tropical storms, or\u00a0major thunderstorms.<\/p>\r\n
Gutters are designed to collect the rainwater from your roof and move it away from your home, where it has less chance of causing damage or erosion near your foundation. Clogged gutters can allow water to back up and spill out of the gutters, collecting near the foundation.<\/p>\r\n
This water can seep into your basement, causing it to flood and even overwhelm your floor drains, causing sewage backflow. Keeping your gutters clean, especially before a storm, can help avoid any potential damage or messes resulting from flooding.<\/p>\r\n
Adding a\u00a0sump pump<\/a> to your home can help keep your basement dry during the heavy rain and flooding that’s common with hurricanes. It’s an investment that helps you avoid the expense of repairing water damage and replacing any basement appliances after a storm.<\/p>\r\n If you already have a sump pump to deal with groundwater intrusion, it’s important to test it often, schedule routine maintenance, and repair it as necessary to ensure it’s ready for an emergency.<\/p>\r\n Your backflow preventer helps protect your home’s water supply from contamination in the event of something like a water main break, extensive flooding, or back-siphoning.<\/p>\r\n Backflow preventers can deteriorate with age, so they should be tested often to ensure\u00a0a safe, healthy drinking water supply during an emergency.<\/p>\r\n A\u00a0professional plumber<\/a>\u00a0certified in backflow testing can inspect your system, test it, and make any necessary repairs\u00a0to keep your home protected.<\/p>\r\n Heavy rain and wind-blown debris can easily damage your HVAC unit during a major storm. Keep it protected during a hurricane by:<\/p>\r\n If the outdoor portion of your air conditioner<\/a> or heat pump<\/a> is installed directly on or near the ground, consider having a concrete platform built to secure it during a storm and raise it high enough to prevent damage from flooding.<\/p>\r\n Any kind of debris in your yard can turn into a projectile during a hurricane, breaking windows, damaging siding, or even puncturing the coils of your HVAC unit.<\/p>\r\n Keep an eye on the forecast and clean up your yard before any storms make landfall to minimize the potential for damage. Put away loose items like patio furniture, outdoor toys, or gardening tools. Trim any\u00a0trees or shrubs, especially if they have weak branches that may break off during a storm.<\/p>\r\n Losing power is quite common during a hurricane or even heavy thunderstorms. Consider installing a whole-home generator<\/a>\u00a0to ensure you have the electricity needed during a power outage or emergency. A standby generator can power\u00a0critical equipment, including your:<\/p>\r\n Invest in a whole-home backup power solution\u00a0to keep your family comfortable and safe during a hurricane.<\/p>\r\n Having a well-stocked emergency kit can help you stay prepared for hurricanes, floods, power outages, and other disasters, natural or man-made. Here are some of the basics you should include in your emergency kit:<\/p>\r\n With help from United Air Temp, your Baltimore home will be ready for any storm. We offer standby generator installations, sump pump services, backflow testing, plumbing services, and more. We can also help you recover after a storm with a full line of plumbing and HVAC repair services.<\/p>\r\n Our company<\/a> has been a leader in home comfort since 1931. We offer same-day service, 24\/7 emergency service, and on-time scheduling with convenient two-hour arrival windows. We have the best local technicians backed by excellent customer reviews<\/a>\u00a0and guaranteed satisfaction. Our team also offers\u00a0upfront pricing and\u00a0special offers<\/a> to help you save.<\/p>\r\nTest Your Backflow Preventer<\/h2>\r\n
Secure Your Outdoor HVAC Unit<\/h2>\r\n
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Clean Up Items & Landscaping Around Your Home<\/h2>\r\n
Install a Whole-Home Generator<\/h2>\r\n
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Prepare an Emergency Kit<\/h2>\r\n
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