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How to prepare your home for high winds before a hurricane

Is your property prepared for high winds? If severe weather is in the forecast, follow these simple steps from AccuWeather to minimize damage:
- Secure outdoor items like trash bins and patio furniture that could blow away.
- Take down items like hanging plants that could be blown into windows or patio doors.
- Be sure that propane and other fuel tanks are properly secured.
- Remove any dead or rotting trees and limbs that could fall and cause damage.
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