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Emmet Kavanagh

Sales & Growth Lead with 15+ years insurance experience

Updated: | 1 minute read

Preparing for stormy weather

There are two storms on the way this weekend across Ireland.

We are here to help you get ready

It's extremely important to fix potential problems in advance, like loose slates and remove dead tree branches so that they don’t cause damage in a storm. Here’s what to do in advanced of a weather warning.

Protecting Your Home:

  • Close all windows and doors, especially large doors like garage or patio doors.
  • Put garden furniture in a garage or shed or bring it inside.
  • Close washing line poles or take them down.
  • Check that TV aerials and satellite dishes are securely fastened and secure cables and electric wires.
  • Clear leaves and debris from gutters.
  • Clear drains to make sure rain water can flow freely into them.
  • Check there are no loose roof slates or loose coverings on sheds.
  • Secure fences, repair garden walls and fix any gates that don't close firmly so they're not further damaged by wind.
  • Park cars in a garage or away from trees, fences and garden walls.
  • Remove dead tree branches and check trees for root and branch damage.
  • During the storm, stay indoors and don't go outside to try and repair damage.
  • Dismantle any trampolines and make sure to bring indoors.

Protecting Your Car:

If possible, park your car in a garage but at the very least, at a safe distance from any trees or loose debris that may become a risk during high winds.

Avoid:

  • Areas that are susceptible to flooding
  • Parking near the coastline or a river
  • Parking underneath or close to power lines
  • Driving through water, as there may be hidden dangers there
  • Avoid any unnecessary trips

If you have to drive, please make sure your lights are on and to leave extra room between you and the car in front of you.

Be sure to keep an eye on www.met.ie for storm updates.

And should the worst happen and you need to make a claim on your Home Insurance policy, you can contact our Claims Team on (01) 290 1999 or log a claim online here.

We typically experience high volumes of calls around and shortly after Storms, so if you click here, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions and issues relating to storm damage.

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