Prepare your home before a Hurricane strikes!

It’s that time of year again… Welcome to Hurricane Season. If you’re anything like my Mom you’ve already got your list of supplies that you will buy and beginning to look through the backyard to see what can come inside. Most of us, don’t think we will be hit by a hurricane, and god forbid we do we might not be prepared. Everywhere I look, everything I read has incredible tips for preparing your home but most experts seem to be missing a vital part of your safety during a storm. YOU’RE LOCKS!

Think about this, a storm comes through your town, electricity goes out, phone lines are down, this is a perfect time for criminals to be on the move. All they need to do is knock down your door and they are in. Any security system you have is rendered useless after a storm, when trespassing and looting are at the highest.

There are many types of locks that can protect your home or office during and after a storm. The Eye Wall Lock system protects both sides of your door during a Hurricane or storm. Backstop holds against negative pressure and the Eye Wall holds against positive pressure. Hinges are on the inside of the home and no longer a security threat to criminals who could just remove your hinge pin and pull off the door off. The Ultimate Lock can withstand 4000lbs of pressure and has been tested by NASA. Both locks offer protection from wind gusts during a storm and prevents robbers from being able to kick down your front door after a storm.


Eye Wall Lock
Ultimate Lock

Prepare your home:

-Protect your home with a lock that can resist wind gusts

-Secure all doors tightly so they don’t blow off their hinges during the storm.

-Have a family plan and rehearse it!
-Trim trees and bushes.
-Make a list of loose items that need to be brought in or tied down.
-Inspect the roof for loose tiles or shingles and debris.
-Know the location of the main electric breaker, water valve and gas valve.
-Put up your shutters to make sure they fit.
-Protect every opening in your house with shutters or impact-resistant windows.
-Photograph or videotape your house, as well as your personal belongings, to help document any losses.
-Keep important documents in a lockbox or fire resistant safe.