How to prepare your home for high winds before a hurricane

Is your property prepared for high winds? If severe weather is in the forecast, follow these simple steps from AccuWeather to minimize damage:

• Secure outdoor items like trash bins and patio furniture that could blow away.
• Take down items like hanging plants that could be blown into windows or patio doors.
• Be sure that propane and other fuel tanks are properly secured.
• Remove any dead or rotting trees and limbs that could fall and cause damage.