A major storm can do a lot of damage to a home in the blink of an eye, and your homeowners insurance may not cover all the repairs. That’s why it’s important to make sure your home is prepared for unexpected weather events.

Hail damage on a roof
Storm shutters can protect windows during hailstorms.

Hailstorm

Hail annually causes over $1 billion in damage, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). If a hailstorm is headed your way, put all outdoor belongings under a covered area.

To protect windows, install storm shutters that can quickly be closed when a storm comes. During the storm, all your family members and pets should remain indoors until the last of the hail has fallen.

A lightning storm surrounds a suburban neighborhood
Unplug all electronic devices if you expect a severe lightning storm.

Lightning Strikes

Electricity generated from lightning storms could severely damage your home if you aren’t prepared.

The easiest way to minimize this type of damage is to install a lightning protection system. These systems usually include wires and rods that redirect the energy when a lightning strike occurs.

For particularly bad lightning storms, unplug all electronics in your home.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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