In this HouseLogic article, Rich Wiland from Davey's Naples office shares tree and landscape hurricane prep tips.

Posted: October 16, 2024

Hurricanes deliver a wallop, with destructive winds, flooding and rain, so much rain. And once a hurricane touches land, it may spawn storm surges and even tornadoes. These related disasters can strike many miles from the hurricane’s center. Hurricanes have risen in intensity and in number and have been impacting communities further inland and northward, according to First Street, a climate and risk and financial modeling organization. First Street estimates that “in the next 30 years . . . 13.4 million properties will face tropical cyclone level wind risk that do not currently face such risk.” 

So, how can you prepare your home for a hurricane so you can stave off damage? And how can you do it without breaking the bank? You don’t need to do everything at once. In fact, the more time you spend preparing your home for a hurricane, the better off you’ll be in the long run.

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For more information, contact the Naples Davey office.

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