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How to Prep the Home for Natural Disasters
It can feel great to transform an empty house or apartment into your chic personal space, with family photos decking the walls, a flat screen TV programmed to your favorite channels and a dog or cat nestled on your side of the bed. Yet this feeling of comfort can disappear in the blink of an eye if a natural disaster strikes.
No matter where you live in the U.S., your home is susceptible to damage from natural elements. Whether you face the threat of a tornado, a flash flood or a hurricane, you need a plan of action to ensure…
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