For tenants in locations prone to sever storms, there are things you can do to help prepare yourself and your rental home.

• Know how to turn off water, power and gas.
• Have a plan in place for taking shelter. This should be the strongest room in the house.
• Prepare a pack of emergency essentials such as containers for drinking water and possibly fuel, masking tape for windows and necessary items for sand-bagging.
• Have relevant insurances up to date.

If severe weather warnings are issued:

• Disconnect electrical appliances.
• Secure outdoor furniture and garden items.
• Turn off electricity and gas.
• Fill buckets and baths with clean water.
• Close windows with shutters or crisscross strong tape.
• Close curtains.
• Park vehicles under cover and away from trees, powerlines and waterways. If necessary, Use firmly tied blankets or suchlike to help prevent hail damage.
• Move people and pets to the safest location.
• Keep your emergency kit close at hand.
• Stay tuned to local radio for updates.

If you have concerns about roofing, gutters, non-closing doors and windows, large trees and other such property matters, communicate your concerns to your property manager well before storm season begins.

Media Contacts:

LYN COX
Public Relations
M. 0061 418 793 096
E. lcox@remax.com.au