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Let it blow: 5 steps to make your home resistant to high winds and hurricanes

If you live in an area that is prone to hurricanes and high winds, take these five steps when building or remodeling to keep your home safe.

By Rosalie L. Donlon | Updated on May 18, 2015

According to the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), May is National Building Safety Month. It’s especially timely as many in the Midwest and southern Plains face the task of rebuilding homes and property damaged by tornadoes and severe storms. For property owners in hurricane-prone areas, having a building that can withstand strong winds is critical.

Engineers and architects who design high-rise buildings factor in the wind load, which can give you the sensation that the building is swaying in a high wind, especially if you’re on the upper floors. Some high-rises stagger elevator banks to account for wind sway as well. Although you may not be putting up a high rise, you should take wind load into account too.

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