Vacation Home Hurricane Concerns

So you’re thinking about buying a vacation home on the Gulf Coast but you’re worried about the weather. Yes, this area is prone to hurricanes but there are a lot of things you can do to help protect yourself and your home before the storm hits.
Get the Technology: If you’ve got a home security system you’re already ahead of the curve. It can tell you and officials when there’s a fire or carbon monoxide leak due to damage to the home.
Storm Shutters: Particularly if you’re not going to live at the home fulltime, storm shutters can make a big difference. They’ll protect windows from debris and wind and you can simply close them up each time you leave the house during hurricane season.
Buy Away from the Water: Even though the wind and waves sound great for a vacation you may not want to take on the responsibility of watching over a house that’s so vulnerable to storms. The further inland you buy the more protected you’ll be and consider how far above sea level you are, too.