As the world continues to face more intense and frequent extreme weather events, such as thunderstorms, preparing your home for a potential event before it occurs can mean the difference between a total loss and minor damage. But where should you start?
President and CEO of Private Client Services at Marsh McLennan Agency Pete Walther shared his expert recommendations with Homes & Gardens on how homeowners should take proactive measures to protect their homes from the perils associated with thunderstorms, including lightning, flooding, power outages, and more.
“We recommend a layered approach to defending against a power surge, starting with a whole-house surge protector at each electrical main panel, as well as surge protectors at each outlet where devices such as computers and entertainment systems are plugged in,” says Pete.
Read the full article in Home & Gardens.