Natural disasters can happen at any time and can strip us of almost everything we have, so it is vital to be prepared for it, by being ready for it, you could minimize the damage to your house and save your loved ones from any serious danger.

Here are some ways to prepare yourself during a natural disaster.

•Be prepared for power cuts during a stormIf you are expecting a storm, then there’s a high chance of having a power outage, though this depends largely on the severity of the storm. Nevertheless, prepare yourself by getting your flashlight, batteries, precooked foods and water ready.• Repair existing damagesIf your house has issues like a leaky ceiling, make sure that you get it fixed as soon as possible, the hazard can easily damage your property if it’s already weak. 

• Ensure that you trim your lawn and bushesIn the event of a bushfire, an overgrown lawn will only make things worse. It will be much easier for the fire to spread if your grass or bushes haven’t been trimmed in months. Furthermore, if you are living in an area that is prone to bushfires, then ensure that you get bushfire shutters installed in your homes.Shutters and fire proof shutters can withstand high temperatures, thus in the event of a fire, the risk of the glass shattering can be avoided.

• Be prepared for strong windsWind can definitely be a threat in certain circumstances. They can blow away your roof and cause a lot of damage to the house. You should ensure that you fill up cracks around windows and doors. If you have something like a gabled roof, consider installing a truss bracing to prevent the roof from being blown away.Furthermore, clean up your garden, ensure that all the tools are placed inside the storage, if these tools are lying around, the powerful winds can move them and cause damage to properties or harm another person.There is no definite way of protecting your house altogether in the event of a natural disaster, but by following the above tips you can keep damage to a minimum. Moreover, you should also have a good insurance plan, this way any damage to the property can be covered by the insurance. Keep important documents like the birth certificates, passports and social security cards in a safe box that is easily accessible to you. This way, in the event of an evacuation you can easily take these things along with you.