A Property Maintenance Timeline For Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane preparation is often reserved for the week of a hurricane’s arrival: the round-the-block lines and depleted shelves highlight that, when it comes to prep, most of us are on the same page. The best – and often least acknowledged – thing about hurricane preparedness is that it doesn’t have to be reserved for days before a hurricane is set to hit. In fact, it shouldn’t be; some large-scale projects that are critical to your property’s safety usually can’t be done in the last minute. Rather than facing a hurricane unprepared and hoping for the best, take advantage of the time you have now to make sure your property is as well set up as possible for the storms that may be around the corner. Check out our property maintenance timeline for hurricane preparedness below and get started on setting up your property for a smooth hurricane season.
The Summer Before Hurricane Season
The summer before hurricane season is when larger-scale, more time-consuming preparations should be set in motion. As the summer months bring hurricanes closer and closer, make sure you take care of the following:
Inspect your trees to make sure that they’re free of decay. Look out for telltale signs of deterioration, including:
- Fungal growth on or near a tree’s roots
- Deep cracks or large holes in the bark
- Several fallen or bare branches
- Gray, flaky roots or patches of a tree’s trunk
- Absence of bugs, birds, and worms near a tree
Research property maintenance companies in order to find one whose portfolio of work and values impress you.
Whether or not you have dead or decaying trees, it’s important to have a go-to, trusted professional company for general property maintenance leading up to a hurricane.
If there are any dead or decaying trees on your property, have them removed.
This can be an extensive project; give your property plenty of time to recover from tree removal before hurricanes start coming around.
Early Hurricane Season
Late summer to early fall, also known as early hurricane season, is the time to take care of routine property maintenance as a preventative measure against hurricane damage. We strongly recommend calling in a professional in order to make sure that everything is carried out as safely and effectively as possible.
Have your trees and hedges pruned.
Call that professional property maintenance company and ask them to prune your trees. Pruning your trees and hedges in the summer or in the early fall helps them to grow stronger in the weeks leading up to hurricane season, decreasing the likelihood that branches will become warped or broken. It’s also critical to remove dead or weak branches, which can turn into hazardous projectiles when a hurricane comes around.
Check and clear out your gutters.
Days Before a Hurricane
Now is the time for last-minute precautions that wouldn’t have been possible beforehand.
Double-check your gutters and make sure they’re clear.
If this is something you did in the early season, it’ll be a far less extensive project than it could’ve been otherwise.
Move all loose patio furniture and items indoors.
Collect pinecones, loose rocks and stones, and fallen branches throughout your property and dispose of them to avoid their getting picked up and causing damage in hurricane-level winds.
By following this property maintenance timeline for hurricane preparedness, you can rest assured that you did everything you could to help your property through hurricane season. Be proactive, stay attentive, and – most importantly – rely on a professional property maintenance provider you can trust. To get a free quote on your property services and landscaping, click here.

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