As a real estate agent in the Northern Virginia area, I think that it’s important to be in-the-know about how to protect your home and which steps to take to prepare your property for hardship. After all, as mild as NOVA weather is much of the time, we do have our bouts of bad weather, just like other places. Next time it appears that disaster will strike, stay strong and relax a bit knowing that you, your family and your home are prepared.
Here are a few preparations you should make in your Northern Virginia home next time an emergency looms. Remember: it’s always better to be safe than sorry!
Make sure you’re stocked with emergency supplies. There are some natural disasters that will cause you to be shut in at home for a few days. If that’s the case, you want to be prepared to not leave the house for a few days AND be able to survive without electricity. This includes plenty of water, non-perishable food items, a first aid kit, a flashlight, extra batteries, toilet paper, and other hygiene products. The better prepared you are with the essentials, the more comfortable you’ll be at home in emergency mode.
Prepare your family. There are a number of loose ends that could need tying up when disaster hits. For example, what is your public school’s policy about releasing students? If you can’t go get them during an emergency, who can? If your family gets separated, where is the designated meeting place after the disaster? This might sound a bit extreme, but these are common occurrences that many people overlook when preparing for inclement weather. Save yourself the panic when the impending storm arrives and have a plan.
Be prepared to evacuate. Some disasters or emergencies will require you to leave your home. Don’t wait until you’re told to evacuate to prepare for this. Have a bag packed, the car ready to go, and everyone ready to walk out the door at any given time. The sooner you reach a safe area, the sooner you can wait out the storm and know that your family is safe.
These are just a few of the many things that you can do to ensure that you and your home are ready for the next natural disaster to come your way! Remember: nothing is more important than YOUR safety.
If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in the Northern Virginia real estate market, don’t hesitate to contact me! I’d be happy to help in any way that I can. I hope to hear from you soon!
Earle Whitmore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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