What You Need for a Storm-Ready Home

Central Texas weather can turn on a dime—straight-line winds, hail, and flash floods often arrive in the same storm. Proactive storm preparation Austin, Texas keeps water out, windows intact, and essentials powered. Focus on three pillars: structural anchoring, window protection, and reliable backup power.

Why Anchors, Shutters & Power Matter

Wind finds weak points first: loose patio covers, unsecured sheds, and wobbly fences. Flying debris then threatens glass, and power interruptions spoil food and disable sump/condensate pumps. A plan that adds tie-downs, storm-rated shutters or panels, and a safe generator inlet minimizes damage and stress—before the radar turns red.

Your Prioritized Pre-Storm Checklist

1. Secure structures with rated tie-downs (High priority)
   Add ground anchors and steel tie-downs for sheds, pergolas, and playsets. Upgrade fence posts or brackets where lines catch wind. Fasten deck furniture and grills; store umbrellas and cushions.
2. Protect windows & doors (High)
   Choose permanent impact shutters, removable aluminum panels, or polycarbonate sheets pre-cut and labeled by opening. Reinforce garage doors with a center brace; add extra slide bolts to double doors.
3. Install a generator inlet & transfer solution (High)
   A 30A/50A generator inlet with a manual transfer switch or breaker interlock powers essentials without backfeeding the grid. Pre-label circuits (fridge, lights, Wi-Fi, medical devices, sump/condensate pumps) and test under load.
4. Water management & drainage (Medium)
   Clean gutters and downspouts; extend discharge 4–6 feet away. Check grading at the foundation and clear yard drains. Add backflow valves where applicable; test sump or condensate pumps.
5. Roof & exterior tune-up (Medium)
   Replace missing shingles and re-seal roof penetrations. Tighten loose fascia/soffit; install drip-edge where absent. Caulk around windows and doors to limit wind-driven rain.
6. Electrical & comms resilience (Medium)
   Whole-home surge protection plus plug-in surge strips for electronics. Charge power banks, label the main shutoffs (gas, water, electric), and store flashlights with fresh batteries.
7. Go-bag & documentation (Baseline)
   Copies of IDs/insurance, photos of rooms for claims, first-aid kit, shelf-stable food, pet supplies, and a week of medications. Place in a waterproof tote near your interior safe room.

Quick Safety Notes

• Position portable generators outside—20+ feet from openings—with exhaust pointed away.
• Add carbon monoxide detectors to bedroom hallways.
• For panel shutters, keep nut drivers and gloves in a labeled kit for fast installs.
• After high winds, recheck tie-downs and retighten hardware.

Materials That Work

Stainless lag bolts and brackets, ground augers for anchors, polycarbonate or aluminum panels, butyl tape and exterior sealants, and a listed generator inlet with weatherproof cover. Keep extra fasteners matched to your specific shutter/anchor systems.

Thank you for taking the time with me to learn more about what Mr. Done Right, the handyman / contractor does for you.

Sincerely,

Nathaniel Peterson

(AKA) Mr. Done Right

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