09/02/2015
great hurricane RV tips from our insurance company National General. Preparing yourself and your RV for severe weather
Hurricane season is upon us and with Tropical Storm Erika currently targeting the United States; National General would like to assist our customers by helping you prepare yourself and your RV for severe weather.
Knowing your RV is one of your most valued assets, we want to help you keep it safe and secure.
If possible, move your RV to a safe storage location. If inside storage is not possible, move it to higher ground, away from the coastline or any flood prone areas, and away from trees, telephone poles and potential sources of flying debris.
Below are some additional tips to ensure you're being as safe and protected as possible should the unfortunate occur.
Preparing for severe weather:
• Check tires, brakes, headlights, flashers and wiper blades and equipment like weather radios, flashlights, and smoke detectors regularly to verify they are in working order. Have a severe weather evacuation plan that includes a safe place to meet if you are at home, school, or work when a severe weather warning is issued.
• Designate an out of area contact that your family members can call in case you are separated.
• Place your insurance documents, vehicle registration, title and other important documents in a waterproof bag and keep them with you.
• Board up the windows: You can purchase inexpensive, non-destructive devices that protect your windows from high winds and airborne debris. Plylox or similar products are used to attach plywood to your exterior windows. Though very simplistic, they work really well. Having plywood pre-cut to fit each window prior to actually needing them is most useful.
If you're forced to evacuate:
• Turn off breaker boxes prior to evacuating: This will help prevent electrical surges from destroying your appliances. Also, in the event of water infiltration, it prevents shorts that can lead to fires.
• Never drive through standing water. Underlying currents could carry your coach away or trap you in rising floodwaters. Find an alternate route.
• Secure outdoor items to protect the RV from flying debris.
Be safe. Be prepared.
