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 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:

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.

Now is the time for last-minute precautions that wouldn’t have been possible beforehand.

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.