3 Ways to Prepare for Dust Storms This Monsoon Season
Monsoons and the dust storms they cause can be dangerous in several ways. They can cause poor air quality and dust pollution, making it hard to breathe or see. The dust acts like sandpaper and damages your home and belongings as it blows across them. Because of these two things and others, it's crucial to prepare before a storm arrives.
Once you know a storm is coming, there are several ways you can be ready for it. In this article, we'll go over 3 steps you can take to help safeguard your home from dust storms this monsoon season. That way when a storm approaches, you can help keep your belongings and your family safe.
1.) Close all windows and doors to prevent dust from entering your home. If dust gets in your lungs it can lead to various breathing issues, including coughing and asthma. Dust can also make existing lung problems like bronchitis and pneumonia worse. The best way to avoid that is to keep the dust out of your home in the first place.
2.) Secure loose outdoor furniture and garbage cans, or move them indoors. Summer thunderstorms, even weak ones, can blow around loose objects. That can lead to damage and injury if someone ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time.
3.) Consider turning off your AC during the storm. Dust particles can float in the air, and your AC system might draw them in. That can force your system to work harder than it should and wear it out faster. Wait until the storm passes before using your AC again.
We hope you stay safe this monsoon season. If you have any questions about other ways you can prepare for dust storms, we would be happy to help. Any Hour Services has a team of HVAC technicians who specialize in indoor air quality. They can answer your questions or help you find more ways to safeguard against dust. So, give us a call today if you have any concerns about monsoon season safety.
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Jul 28th 2023
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