5 Hurricane Season Prep Tips from Junk.com

Clear Clutter Before the Storm

Same-day junk removal company Junk.com urges homeowners to prep for the coming storms by following these decluttering tips.

Hurricane season has begun in the Southeast and coastal regions. This season spans from the beginning of June and will last until the end of November. According to the National Hurricane Center, a typical Atlantic hurricane season will include an average of 14 named storms including roughly seven hurricanes and three hurricanes of category three or above. Even in a category one hurricane, sustained wind speeds of between 74 to 95 miles per hour can cause some serious damage to homes, especially if there is unsecured junk like old patio furniture, broken fencing, and construction debris lying around.

“Every year we see the damage that storm season brings, and too often it starts with items that should have been removed months ago,” said Nicole Turturici, CEO of Junk.com.

To avoid harm to your property, Junk.com encourages you to follow this checklist of hurricane junk removal tips.

1. Clear Out the Yard

Remove damaged or unused patio furniture, pots, toys, and grills. These items can be lifted by winds and crash through windows or vehicles.

Have trees in your yard inspected and pruned by professionals to remove weak, damaged, or unhealthy branches. These will be the first branches to break and be carried away when the wind speeds increase. Once the trees are pruned, have the yard waste removed.

2. Ditch the Debris

Leftover lumber, fencing, or roofing materials from home projects that are still sitting around your property need to go. Don’t wait for the storm to arrive on the horizon—remove these items before they become airborne hazards.

3. Declutter Driveways and Walkways

Your driveways and walkways can become temporary storage space for assorted junk items, but when the storms begin these items become a safety hazard.

Create safe access for emergency personnel by removing excess storage bins, broken tools, and loose items from around your home’s perimeter.

4. Make Room for Emergency Gear

Weathering a hurricane starts with adequate disaster preparedness. Gather materials that you will need to make it through a few days to a few weeks without electricity.

Clear space in garages and sheds to store hurricane supplies like sandbags, generators, and water.

5. Think Ahead for Pre-Storm Cleanup

Pre-storm there will be a great deal of junk lying around, from broken tree branches to roofing debris.

Book junk removal now to beat the rush before a storm hits. Junk.com offers same-day appointments and no-contact service for added peace of mind.

Protect Your Property During Hurricane Season

Staying one step ahead of the storm can help homeowners minimize damage to their property and protect their families.

“A little cleanup now can prevent a lot of cleanup later,” said Turturici. “We’re proud to support communities during hurricane season, even before the storm comes.”

Junk.com offers fast and affordable junk removal services that can help stormproof your property before the hurricanes come rolling in. Book now to get a team out to appraise your junk removal job as soon as today.