Are you and your home ready for the rain?

California’s rainy season is hitting a little late this year. Follow these tips to ensure your home is ready for what is to come:

1. Clean your gutters and downspouts

2. Check your roof, skylights, and flashing

3. Repair gutters and downspouts

4. Inspect the house siding

5. Check or add weather stripping to windows and doors

6. Cover and protect outdoor furniture, barbecues, outdoor equipment, and firewood with tarps

7. If your property is in danger of being flooded, have materials such as sandbags or concrete edgings on hand

8. Have trees trimmed to prevent limbs falling