Between storms, check your home
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2016) – The first heavy El Niño storms of the season have passed through Anaheim, leaving us with a glimpse of what’s to come this season. This weekend is a good time to assess your home and determine if any fixes or improvements should be made.
Some helpful home-check tips:
- If safe to do so, have your roof checked and all debris removed
- Clear rain gutters
- Clear and adjust downspouts to redirect water
- Slope soil around your house to carry away water
- Check and re-secure yard furniture, covers or tarps
- Ensure you have easy access to shovels, brooms, flashlights and tools that may be needed to address flooding
- Get and place sandbags ahead of the next storm