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FEMA To Virgin Islanders: Now Is Great Time To Assure Your Property Is Prepared For Severe Weather

Memorial Day weekend is a busy one at most home improvement stores as people have an extra day to work on home maintenance and improvement projects. The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday urged property owners to take advantage of the long weekend to assure their property is prepared for hurricane season. “What you do now to harden your home, prepare your exterior property and improve your insurance coverage can make your family safer this year and for years to come,” said FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer William Vogel. Here are some things to consider before the rain pours and the wind starts howling, according to FEMA. Plan what to do with outdoor furnishings. Have a plan for storing any outdoor furniture and other things from the yard. Hurricane winds pick up those items and turn them into dangerous missiles. Trim trees and shrubs. This helps them resist wind and reduces the risk of damage fro...