Tips & Advice

Curran’s 8 Top Tips on how to prepare your home for Australian Storms!

Winter is on its way, and you know what that means…. flooding, leaks, breaks, blockages…. Too many to count!

Preparation is key!

This will allow your home to stand strong against anything Mother Nature has installed!

Here are 8 different ways to prepare your home for Australian Storms!

1.      Maintain your garden!

Removal of overhanging branches, and trees that hang over your gutter or even fall over your roof can be very dangerous, especially during strong winds and heavy rain!

To prevent overhanging trees, and branches from falling onto your home, make sure you prune your garden regularly or even just before a storm… better late than never!

2.      Make sure all your gutters and down pipes are clean!

This one plays hand in hand with the above tip! After you have cleaned away any overhanging branches or trees, make sure you get into those gutters and down pipes to get rid of any debris!

Your gutters, drains and down pipes must be free flowing at all times, if they are blocked or become blocked the water can create an overflow and can cause damage internally and externally to your home!

3.      Have any furniture outside? Bring it in or secure it down!

Any lounges, BBQ’s, pool chairs, laundry lines…Anything that is outside! Make sure you have it secured under a roof, tied down or brought inside. Not only can the rain and winds damage these items, but these items can damage your home if they become loose!

4.      Everything turned off?

This one can be rare, depending on the severity of the storm. Sometimes it’s best to make sure your everyday services such as water, gas or power are turned off.

Make sure you can easily locate these power stations, just in case!

5.      Always have an Emergency Kit Handy!

Make sure you have all essentials handy when in need!

Here is a list just in case you need to remember any of these items:

          First Aid Kit

          Torch or Lamp

          Spare Batteries

          Power charges

          Blankets

          Spare Emergency Clothes

          Insect Repellant

The absolute unpredictable can happen so if you think you may not need that extra pair of batteries, or that extra blanket…. Maybe think again.

6.      Weather Updates

Did you know you could set your Weather App on your phone to give you weather alerts when needed?

This will allow you to stay informed and updated before, during and after any storm!  

7.      Is your phone charged?

Some people are religiously charging their phone and others never remember until it is dead and can’t be used! Stay safe and always charge your phone battery up and make sure you have a handy portable charger as a backup!

8.      When to call Curran?

We are here to help!

We can help you when it comes to Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air, Hot Water, Drains and Solar! If you notice any damage or blockages or anything! We will be there!

 

Call our Team Today!

1300 792 082

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We have earned countless awards of excellence from within our industry and from highly respected consumer groups.

Serving The Community For 30 Years

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We will be available when you need us.

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Rated 4.9 Stars with 350+ reviews, Curran is a name you can trust.

Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air

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