08/28/2021
As everyone is prepairing for hurricane Ida and the rest of the upcoming hurricane season, we would like to share a few tips to help keep you safe!
After the storm please keep in mind Acevon Construction is here to help with any clean up, repairs or home improvements needed to get you back going.
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Make a plan if riding it out, be sure to have supplies to support you, your family and pets for at least 3 days with out electricity. Evacuation may be necessary, if so turn off all utilities and follow community disaster preparedness plans. Select a place or point-of-contact if travling. If you have pets, now is the time to have a plan for them as well.
Position generators outdoors and well away from any structure.
Running a generator inside any enclosed or partially enclosed structure can lead to dangerous and often fatal levels of carbon monoxide. Keep generators positioned outside and at least 15 feet away from open windows so exhaust does not enter your home/business or a neighboring home/business.
Keep the generator dry. Operate your generator on a dry surface under an open, canopy-like structure and make sure your hands are dry before touching the generator. Do not use the generator in rainy or wet conditions.
Disconnect the power coming into your home/business. Before you operate your generator, disconnect your normal source of power. Otherwise, power from your generator could be sent back into the utility company lines, creating a hazardous situation for utility workers.
Secure the exterior
Trim large trees and shrubs and secure all outside patio furniture, potted plants and toys. If necessary, use sand bags around
Install storm shutters
Protect windows, doors and skylights with appropriate shutters or impact-resistant glass. You can nail pieces of plywood to window frames as last-minute protection. If possible, use sand bags along doors.
.Move your vehicle Move vehicles to higher ground or park them in your garage against the garage doors. If possible do not park under trees, power lines or in low-lying areas.