| n Massachusetts was last affected by Hurricane | | | | Inside your home or business you can store your |
| Edouard in 1991 as the state is typically immune | | | | valuables such as electronics, important papers |
| to the Atlantic hurricane season. This year with | | | | and clothing on shelves or higher ground. Keep |
| the change in wind currents residents in the | | | | hazardous chemicals off of floor level and ensure |
| Boston area could have a bit more to deal with as | | | | that underground tanks are sealed properly and |
| hurricanes have been traveling along the east | | | | secured. Know where you can pick up sandbags |
| coast with more consistency. While not located in | | | | and sand in your area and learn how to place |
| an area directly affected by hurricanes, Boston | | | | them on your property for fighting flood water. |
| has had its fair share of hurricanes over the past | | | | Take the time to clear storm drains of leaves and |
| 100 years. This type of tropical depression can | | | | debris and know who to call if flooding leads to |
| drop several inches of rain and create substantial | | | | sewer overflows. |
| damages for Massachusetts property owners. | | | | Being prepared for the possibility of flooding in |
| If you live in the Boston Massachusetts area and | | | | Boston is a wise thing to do. Taking the time now |
| are concerned that your home or business is | | | | to access your damage risks and looking at your |
| vulnerable to storm or flood damage, then the | | | | property's vulnerability is a sound step that should |
| chances are good that it is. Therefore you should | | | | provide you with the peace of mind knowing you |
| take the time to prepare yourself and your | | | | have done all you can when and if your home |
| property against the devastation that a flood can | | | | becomes flooded. |
| cause. Some of the things that you can do now is | | | | Should your property become flood damaged due |
| to come up with an emergency plan and put | | | | to a hurricane it is important that you begin the |
| together an emergency kit. You should also | | | | cleanup process immediately. Cleaning and repairing |
| consider buying flood insurance now as it takes 30 | | | | properties from water damage will help to |
| days for a policy to take affect once purchased. | | | | minimize any structural damages as well as |
| You should also buy an inexpensive transistor or | | | | reduce the possibility of mold growth. Professional |
| NOAA weather radio with batteries in case the | | | | restoration firms will use high tech water |
| power goes out during a storm. If severe | | | | extraction and drying equipment to remove and |
| weather is predicted for your area, be sure to | | | | dry a property. The drying and cleaning process |
| monitor the area news for information regarding | | | | generally will last between 24-72 hours depending |
| the weather. Keep an ear open for any alerts | | | | on the size of the building and the degree of |
| posted concerning evacuation routes and monitor | | | | water damage. Hurricanes historically are known |
| local road conditions. Be prepared to evacuate if | | | | to cause some of the worst flood damage |
| the need arises and plan for relocating pets. | | | | disasters due to their high winds and heavy rainfall. |