Tips to Pass Along to your Car-Loving Clients

The 2009 hurricane season has officially kicked off and with it comes the possibility that this one will be more destructive than the last.  As you know, many of your car-loving clients often make large investments in their collector vehicles, so it’s important to make sure they are protected should a hurricane make a sudden appearance. Here are a few tips you can pass along to help keep their vehicles safe from strong winds, falling debris, floodwater and more:

• Use a waterproof/padded tarp on the vehicle to protect against saturated drywall and debris falling onto the vehicle.

• Remove heavy objects from shelves and items such as bikes hanging from the ceiling. Place tools and large objects on the floor.

• Shore up the garage door (the largest opening to the house) using special products, lumber, and/or hardware.

• Secure any openings to the attic from the garage with latches or lumber.

• Use plywood to protect garage windows. Window films provide some protection against shattering, but 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch thick plywood is a better option. Hurricane shutters are preferable to sunshades on windows.

• Keep automobile titles and other documents sealed in plastic bags in a safe or a large, heavy container that won’t get lost.

• Participate in a car club. Contact fellow car lovers as the best source for local and regional repair shops and other resources before, during and after an emergency.

 What do you do to keep your home/car safe during hurricane season?  Let us know!