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IS YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS REALLY PROTECTED AGAINST THE FULMINATING FORCE OF A HURRICANE?

Is your home or business really protected from the sudden force of a hurricane?

 

Many people when asking this really believe that if they are protected and ready to react to the withering force of a hurricane, which we leave you…

Reasons why obtaining cyclonic protection is convenient for you and your family.

Living in a coastal region, it is important not to go unnoticed and to consider how dangerous the impact of a cyclone could be. When taking safety precautions it is easy to underestimate the amount of damage a hurricane can cause, however it is substantial that you take the time to prepare your family and property in the event of a storm.

The safety of yours is paramount, for this reason, we give you some reasons and / or recommendations why becoming a creditor of anticyclonic protection is a smart decision.

 

1.- PROTECT YOUR HOME DURING THE PASSAGE OF A HURRICANE

Hurricanes have been increasing in strength over the years due to global warming, which puts very great pressure on the windows that are exposed to it, and breaks them easily, leaving your property vulnerable to rains and debris that can cause significant damage to your home.

An anti-hurricane security system, keeps any possible threat off your property, keeping you and your family totally healthy and safe.

 

 

 

2.- EASY TO INSTALL

Stormcatcher en acción

There are two types of anticyclonic systems ( temporary and permanent ) which are chosen depending on the preference of the client. Many times to take care of your facade or visually it looks great, since any modality protects.

In the case of temporary (polypropylene anticyclonic mesh, panels) they can be mounted and dismounted when the client needs it; On the other hand, the permanent such as aluminum blinds, folding aluminum, will be fixed to your window giving security whenever you require it.

3.- LONG-TERM BENEFITS

Compared to other forms of protection against hurricanes, such as impact windows or reinforced doors, the security benefit is acquired in the long term, since taking into account the low cost it has, it also resists much longer than other types of solutions .

The range of protections is very varied, as well as there are different factors which can make one type of protection more optimal than others, such as window measurements, location or community regulations.

Investing in a cyclone protection system is a decision that can provide future benefits, in short it is a smart decision.

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10 MOST COMMON ERRORS COMMITTED IN THE FACE OF A HURRICANE

  • Believe it won't happen . It is necessary to follow the instructions of those who are in control of the situation and periodically review the official communications issued by the relevant local authorities.
  • Put adhesive tape on sales. This will not prevent the glass from falling apart at all, the fragments represent a danger to the safety of people inside the property; It is recommended to cover the doors and windows with material resistant to sustained winds of 300 km / h or higher.
  • Place blocks or sandbags at the entrance of the door to prevent the entry of water. These only help divert the water.
  • Believing that those who live on the coast are the only ones who should evacuate. In the vast majority of times when it comes to hurricanes category 3 and up, you have to follow the instructions of the local authorities and not do Ignore their recommendations. IT'S FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!
  • Open doors or windows a little bit. Hurricane winds are extremely turbulent and powerful so an open window or door (even if it's at the back of the house) can be a perfect space for the entry of the hot air that can incur this ( Video click ) as well as the entrance of debris transported by the wind.
  • Do the "Panic Shopping". For this it is important to be attentive to the media and to carry out our preparation. Normally we have up to more than 1 week to prepare and not leave everything At the last minute!
  • Placing wood (plywood) on doors and / or windows. As much as you believe that wood is the right thing to protect your home or business, you are in big error. Since hurricanes very easily tend to throw objects in the wind, such as trunks, metal sheets, spectacular, etc. Which become high speed projectiles that easily pierce the wood (plywood) or the wood (plywood) is pulled out. The key is anchoring and resistance to protect yourself properly.
  • Not having an Emergency Kit. It is essential to have the basic kit as well as having the protection of the documents that you consider important, it is recommended to have them in a bag and protect in an easily accessible waterproof backpack.
  • Do not cut off the electricity and butane gas supply. At the time that the local authorities give notice of Orange Alert (set when a tropical cyclone has approached such a distance that it predicts the imminent impact of the wind line). You must take the precaution of turning off the electrical box (it supplies electrical current to the home and / or business) as well as closing the stopcock from butane gas.
  • Get out of your shelter without prior notice from local authorities. You repeatedly make the mistake of leaving when you think the hurricane is over, and don't be careful! it is very likely that if you perceive a calm or “end” of the hurricane at that precise moment you will find yourself in the EYE OF THE HURRICANE . It is necessary to be attentive to the indications of the jurisdiction of your locality.