Fort Wayne, Indiana Weather

Weather is a crucial part in everyone’s life in Fort Wayne due to the damages that can be caused by the weather. This is especially true during the harsh months of winter. With the winter season, you must prepare for harsh temperatures and snow. If you’re expecting temperate weather, like in California, you’ll find it very hard to survive, and will most likely suffer some losses in the process. Therefore, I highly recommend you take note of the ways you can protect yourself, and your belongings during winter. 

Review your insurance policy 

We always advise you to get insurance for your home and any belongings that may be damaged by the weather – for example your car, boat, snowmobile, etc.. This makes life easier in case something does happen. Winter can be harsh in Fort Wayne. Review your insurance policies and make sure you will be covered if there is hail, heavy snow, snow drifts, sleet, flooding, etc. Have your lawyer look into the loop holes that may be in the policy, so that you can make sure that you get the coverage that you deserve in case your properties are damaged by Fort Wayne’s winter weather.

Clear all the vegetation near your house

Are there lots of trees near your home? They may be a ticking time bomb in your midst. The weight of snow can accumulate on the tree branches, causing them to break off and fall down on your roof, or causing potential damage to windows. There may be strong winds which break the branches and could possibly damage local power lines. You need therefore to make sure that all the vegetation around the house is cut back and kept neat and tidy. In doing so, you can prevent major disaster and damage. 

Clean the gutters of your house

Gutters are a very important piece of every house. They play an important role in draining the water from the roofs. If they don’t perform their duties, it can lead to flooding around your home. Fort Wayne homes typically all have gutters. But check your home and make sure yours are cleared. The best way to do this is to remove all leaves and debris from the gutters in the fall. Fort Wayne fall weather tends to drop plenty of leaves in the gutters. If you fail to do this in the fall, then harsh Fort Wayne winters may clog the gutters, and in turn lead to water damage of the house. This can be detrimental in the long run.

Buy warm clothes

Fort Wayne winters are cold! The temperatures can frequent freezing levels, so you need to bundle up when you plan to be outside for any length of time. Men who work outside should get insulated boots, gloves and caps. Children should always have a coat when playing outside, and should be discouraged from walking to school in the snow. Take care not to over bundle babies. Make sure to dress Fort Wayne children in layers.