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==Preparing homes and buildings for a cyclone== | ==Preparing homes and buildings for a cyclone== | ||
Communities are usually warned 3 days in advance of a cyclone. These 3 days should be taken as a valuable opportunity to prepare. It is good to stop everything and focus on doing so. Here are some key steps to take to reduce harm to your home. | Communities are usually warned 3 days in advance of a cyclone. These 3 days should be taken as a valuable opportunity to prepare. It is good to stop everything and focus on doing so. Here are some key steps to take to reduce harm to your home<ref>https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane.html</ref><ref>https://www.shelterbox.org.nz/disasters-explained-hurricanes/</ref>. | ||
===Get the needed tools=== | ===Get the needed tools=== | ||
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===Prepare for strong winds=== | ===Prepare for strong winds=== | ||
It is essential to ensure that not just your buildings but their surrounds are prepared to high winds | It is essential to ensure that not just your buildings but their surrounds are prepared to high winds. | ||
*Prune any trees to stop loose or weak branches being torn off | *Prune any trees to stop loose or weak branches being torn off | ||
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===Prepare for flooding=== | ===Prepare for flooding=== | ||
Planning for large volumes of water in advance can protect you and your home from harm | Planning for large volumes of water in advance can protect you and your home from harm. | ||
*Clean out drains, gutters and downspouts. Blocked drains will build up water and increase chances of structural damage and so flooding | *Clean out drains, gutters and downspouts. Blocked drains will build up water and increase chances of structural damage and so flooding | ||