IBHS Tornadoes Brochure

At a glance..

You don't have to be blown away when nature lets loose. It's never too early to prepare and you can take several basic steps right now to protect your home from disaster.

The details..

"Protect Your Home Against Tornado Damage" is a comprehensive guide that equips homeowners with the knowledge they need to prepare for natural disasters. The book covers everything from fortifying your home's structure to filing insurance claims after a storm. It also includes tips on how to make temporary repairs in order to prevent further damage.

The first step in protecting your home against tornado damage is ensuring it meets current building codes for high-wind regions. This means paying attention to windows, doors, roofs, gables and connections (roof-to-wall, wall-to-foundation). Weaknesses in these elements of your home can make it more vulnerable during severe weather conditions.

If you're handy with tools like hammers or saws, there are several things you can do yourself such as replacing gravel/rock landscaping material with shredded bark or keeping trees trimmed so weak branches don't fall on your house. However certain tasks may require professional help such as installing impact-resistant window systems or anchoring door frames securely into wall framing.

Overall this book serves as an excellent resource for anyone looking to safeguard their property against natural disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes. By following the advice laid out within its pages readers will be better equipped than ever before when disaster strikes.