Tarps in this instance are particularly important. Hurricanes and tornadoes often aren’t isolated instances, and a smaller storm may follow. In the case of Mississippi, more rain is expected for the region and could possibly be enough to cause flooding. Mississippi saw a few casualties and 700 damaged homes from the first storm. Because more storms are set to approach, having your home protected before the storms hit is a necessity. If you don’t have any tarps on hand at the moment, obtain them through the Red Cross or another organization to repair any roof damage or broken windows.

The cleanup for the region has already started. Outside of doing building repairs, debris and fallen trees are being cleaned up. Nevertheless, the threat of more storms looms overhead, which could result in more damage. On an individual level, however, now is the time to get your home ready for any future storms. This includes repairing any damage to your roof done by the storm and stocking up on additional tarps in case of future damage. The important factor in regards to tornadoes and hurricanes is keeping your home free from water and mold damage, and using tarps to repair your roof helps with this.

The northeastern United States has been experiencing strange and uneven weather patterns this past winter. Heavy snows have covered parts of Philadelphia and Washington, DC, while Connecticut and Boston are experiencing more rain and wind than usual. In fact, some of the winds have been approaching hurricane strength levels. As a result, suburbs north of Boston recently saw hurricane-like damages as the result of such storms. The outcome? Many, such as the hotel pictured in the article under the link, had to turn to blue tarps for temporary protection.

However, as seen in the picture, such as tarp wasn’t applied properly and, if another storm hits before the damage is fixed, the wind will brush aside the cinderblocks and tarp and continue to damage the roof. Although those in the Northeast generally don’t experience such storms, the basic protocol when applying blue tarps after a storm is to not only have the polyethylene on hand but several boards and nails. A tarp should go directly over the damage, be it a crack or something larger, but shouldn’t cover the roof. See the polyethylene as a temporary patch and secure it over such areas with the boards and nails.