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One lesson DiamondTrail Ranch took from Hurricane Milton was that loose equipment is a much larger project after the storm than before it.
A five-minute object can become a five-hour recovery
Secure Trailers, Equipment and Loose Objects Before a Hurricane
Preserve access, reduce windborne hazards, protect fuel and records, and avoid positioning equipment where flooding or trees can trap it.
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Trailers and equipment before a storm
Before hurricane conditions arrive, inventory and secure movable objects, park trailers and equipment on stable high ground away from trees and flood routes, protect keys and records, and keep gates and departure lanes open. Follow manufacturer guidance for each machine and do not store fuel inside occupied or animal buildings.
Start with these checks
A quick household checklist
- 01Outdoor inventory
- 02High stable parking
- 03Open departure lane
- 04Safe fuel storage
- 05Keys and records
01
Work from the perimeter toward the buildings
Walk the property with a written list: furniture, pots, feeders, pools, panels, lumber, tools, cans, carts, ladders, signs and toys. Move or secure each item using a method appropriate to its weight and the structure receiving the load.
Do not create a new hazard by tying heavy objects to weak fences, trees or buildings.
02
Park for access after the storm
High ground is useful only if the route remains passable. Avoid trees, drainage swales, soft soil and the only gate. Keep trailers positioned for early evacuation and later debris or repair work.
Photograph equipment, serial numbers and condition. Store keys where authorized adults can find them without exposing security information publicly.
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