If you live where you are in or near hurricane alley, then you will have a lot of concerns regarding the preparation of your home. If you don't take all the steps possible, then you will be leaving your home more susceptible to hurricane damage. One of the areas that you have to be concerned with is regarding your home's plumbing system.

Make sure your sump pump is ready to go

A sump pump can play a very important role with regards to continuously protecting the lower level of your home from flooding. If the lower level of your home is allowed to flood and that water sits there for a length of time then you can find yourself in the midst of major issues. You can be dealing with water damaged flooring, water damaged walls, water damaged furniture, mold growth and electric issues.

One thing you need to think about with regards to your sump pump once hurricane season approaches is what will happen when the hurricane comes if the lower level of your home does flood and your power goes off. You need to be prepared for this by making absolutely sure that there is a battery backup system for your sump pump so it will continue emptying the water out of the lower level even if the power is out.

Make sure your draining system is ready for large amounts of water

Start by making sure your rain gutters and downspouts are clear of debris and fully intact. Then, check all of the drains on your property where the water gets directed to and verify that the drain covers are clean and nothing is sitting on them that would prevent the water from emptying down into them.

Verify that your sewer lines are ready for the occasion

If you have a septic tank or you're on a municipal sewer system, too much water coming through the system too quickly can cause the sewer line to experience a backup which can lead to big-time trouble. In order to increase the chances that your sewer lines are best-prepared for the large downpour and flooding that incoming hurricanes will bring your way, you want to have a professional come out to your property and check the sewer lines. They can use a camera on a special setup to go down into the sewer lines and make sure there is no debris down in them that can cause a blockage once all that water shows up. If there is debris, then they will be able to perform a sewer cleaning to clear it out to decrease your chances of finding yourself dealing with huge sewer issues once that hurricane has passed.