10 Tips To Prepare For Summer Storms
/in Frontpage Article /by Akers Media GroupFlorida’s stormy summer season is upon us. It’ll be muggy, it’ll be windy, and it will rain—prime conditions for a park-wide blackout. Though your seasonal RVers are long gone, those who remain may not know what’s coming or how to prepare. Here are our six storm preparedness tips to pass along, as well as four tips for your own grounds:
TIPS FOR YOUR RESIDENTS
1
Take down awnings in stormy weather. Make a habit of taking them down at night, no matter what. In particularly bad weather, consider pulling in your slide-outs as well.
2
Invest in an RV-safe surge protector. In a park-wide power surge, an extra layer of protection could save your circuits.
3
Have battery-operated devices on hand. Flashlights, fans and radios. Some people stock LED lanterns for a wider range of light. Don’t forget the batteries!
4
Keep your devices fully charged at all times. Invest in a car charger in case the outage lasts longer than your battery life.
5
Stock up on water and non-perishables. Ideally, you should have enough to last everyone 3 days. Don’t forget a manual can-opener.
6
Have a backup plan. In the event that winds or storms become hurricane-force winds, an RV is not a safe place to stay. Plan on relocating to a shelter or to a friend or family member’s home and keep an emergency bag handy.
TIPS FOR YOUR PARKS
7
Clear the area around your power equipment. Any trees, plants or unsecured equipment and debris can come loose and damage your equipment, which can quickly turn a short-term outage into a long-term one.
8
Install manual overrides in electric devices, such as security gates and utility boxes. Be sure you know how to use them.
9
Invest in upgrades and maintenance. Electrical Works specializes in RV and Mobile Home park maintenance. We can make your park more powerful, more efficient and less costly to you.
10
Keep your residents informed. Have a communication plan in place so they know when to expect power to be restored.
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