If you’re a seasoned Florida homeowner, you might have county recommendations for hurricane prep memorized. However, if you’re new to the Sunshine State or are simply a first-time homeowner here, the prospect of navigating hurricane season can be really daunting. Luckily, Pinellas County has carefully outlined a series of guidelines that homeowners can follow in order to stay safe throughout hurricane season. Today, we’re giving you a run-down of those guidelines so that you can make sure your home and property are as safe as possible leading up to storm season. Let’s get started.

Generally speaking, hurricane prep falls into two categories: what you can do before hurricane season and what you can do once it’s underway. The best way to prepare your property for hurricane season is to be consistent about maintaining it year-round. This means:

Once hurricane season has begun, it becomes extra important to make sure that all of the steps above are taken care of. If your area is under hurricane watch or warning, it’s time to make some more urgent preparations, including:

It’s always a good rule of thumb to be proactive and call a professional to inspect your property. This is advisable because property maintenance professionals can make sure that no potentially hazardous conditions on your property go unnoticed. They are also able to catch symptoms early on. For example, a professional property maintenance provider has the experience and training it takes to spot the early signs of disease or decay in a tree. If these signs go unnoticed, the decay can devolve further into hurricane season, compromising your tree’s structural stability and jeopardizing your property and home’s safety. Overall, it’s always a good idea to have your property professionally inspected and maintained before hurricane season starts.

Once a hurricane is on its way, make sure you clear away any twigs, leaves, or other stray branches in or around your shrubs in order to prevent them from becoming projectiles during the storm.

If you’re looking to make sure you follow county recommendations for hurricane prep on your property, work with a property maintenance provider who takes those guidelines seriously. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us to get a free quote on your property maintenance services.