10 things worth having in the house so as not to be afraid of the hurricane and the flood

No matter where in the United States you live, there is always a risk that you may experience severe weather, whether it's just a heavy downpour and thunderstorm or more dangerous weather events like blizzards or tropical storms.

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The development of technology simplifies survival during a hurricane and allows you to use special devices for protection from the elements.

Edition Smarthome Reviewed has compiled a list of 10 smart gadgets that can help protect your home and family during a big storm.

1. Sensor reporting water entering the house

During a storm or hurricane, water first appears in the basement, and residents of houses often forget to check this place after bad weather.

Honeywell Lyric Wi-Fi Water Leak & Freeze Detector can help you with this. Install this device in the part of the house where unwanted water most often gets during bad weather, and it will send you a special signal to your smartphone at the first sign of water, snow or ice in this room.

Cost: $ 70,09.

2. Portable weather station

Before the arrival of the storm, people very often check the weather forecasts and the latest data on the movement of the elements. Netatmo Weather Station will simplify this process.

You can configure the device to send you information about local weather conditions and warnings. It also reports air temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and other typical weather conditions. In addition, you can configure it to measure the air quality in the room where it is located.

Cost: $ 149,99

3. Additional wind sensor for weather station

This device allows you to get even more data from the Netatmo Weather Station. It measures wind direction and speed up to 100 miles per hour (about 160 km per hour). This device works only with the Netatmo Weather Station and is not intended for independent use.

Cost: $ 78,99

4. Hub to send warnings of severe weather conditions

Samsung SmartThings Smart Home Hub works through the app. AccuWeather SmartApp and sends a push message to the user's phone with warnings about severe weather conditions in his area of ​​residence. In addition, the device has many other useful functions not related to the weather.

Cost: $ 84,33

5. Car phone charger

Hurricane often leads to a power outage, which is why many residents of the region can not charge their phones. The device ZUS Smart Car Charger was created for such cases, it will charge your phone faster than a regular charger, and it will also monitor the state of charge of your car’s battery.

Cost: $ 29,99

6. Smart outlet for sumps

If your basement is often flooded during storms, most likely you have a sump there. With the help of the PumpSpy Wi-Fi Sump Pump Smart Outlet device, you can simplify pumping water into it. PumpSpy allows you to automatically control the operation of the pump from the phone and sends alerts if the device is not working properly or the water level has risen too high.

Cost: $ 181,92

7. Telephone generator

The portable gas generator from Briggs & Stratton is especially handy in inclement weather as it features built-in Bluetooth technology that sends energy usage, fuel level and remaining fuel data to your phone.

Cost: $ 1 173,40

8. Smart home air monitor

This may not qualify as “harsh weather,” but a high content of pollen, dust, and other substances in the air can lead to serious problems, especially if you are allergic to any of these substances. With the Awair Air Quality Monitor you can see exactly what substances are in the air in your home, the device even gives recommendations that will help you improve air quality.

Cost: $ 174,99

9. Sensor open windows

Often the approach of a thunderstorm or storm when you are in the office makes you nervous: are the windows in the house closed? Iris Contact Sensors communicates with your smartphone and reports whether the windows in the house are closed, which helps you decide whether you need to go home in order to close them.

Cost: $ 24,99

10. Weatherproof radio with built-in phone charging

This device does not fall into the category of smart gadgets, but it is necessary in an emergency. If a natural disaster approaches your area, he will inform you about it. This device has several power options, including batteries and solar, so it will always be charged. Moreover, it has a built-in charger for your phone, which will help you to be in touch during the elements.

Cost: $ 59,99

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