Preparing Your Home

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It's never too early to prepare your home. Here are a few steps to help.

Clean & Repair Gutters

Ensure objects will not block the flow of water.

Move Lightweight & Unsecured Items Indoors

Move patio furniture, potted plants and lightweight, unsecured items indoors.
Secure and/or tie down items that can't be moved inside.

Bring Inside or Turn Over Items that Collect Rain Water

Bird Bath

These items become breeding grounds for mosquitos.

Remove Rotting Trees & Trim Shrubs

Remove trees with rotting trunks and trim limbs and shrubs near your home.

The Do's and Don'ts of Portable Generators

Do's

• Run your machine a few times throughout the year to ensure it's ready when you need it.

• Make sure you have plenty of fresh fuel to power your generator.

• Check the oil often and use heavy-duty, properly grounded extension cords.

Don'ts

• DO NOT place a running generator inside your home or garage.

• DO NOT store fuel in your home or garage near fire hazards.

• DO NOT connect a generator to your home electrical box or exceed the wattage of your generator's capacity.