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Destructive storms with hail, wind gusts and perhaps even tornados, can wreak havoc to your vehicle. How can you protect your windshield from bad weather? And what should you do if your windshield<\/a> is damaged?<\/p>\n The Insurance Council of Texas estimated the total damage cost from the 2016 hailstorms at nearly $1.4 billion, according to a Texas affiliate of ABC News.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n In a Texas town, many stores and vehicles had their glass damaged or blown out, according to YourBasin.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Another big storm occurred in late 2016, when Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina struck North Carolina<\/u><\/a>. It took glass companies some time just to get back into their shops after all the damage. The storm caused 43 deaths, with 26 of them in North Carolina.<\/p>\n State Farm reported a 120-percent hike in claims after the hurricane<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n Once a severe storm rolls through, glass company technicians could be replacing glass on dozens of vehicles a day, doing their best to keep up with demand.<\/p>\n During a big storm, it isn\u2019t just the hail that can wreak havoc on your vehicle. The wind can kick up and fling all sorts of materials that damage your glass, such as:<\/p>\n And in a truly catastrophic storm, flying debris can include vehicles and pieces of buildings that have torn away from their structures.<\/p>\n If a dangerous storm is heading your way, collect tools, toys, outdoor furniture and potted plants from outside and place them in your home or garage.<\/p>\n Secure larger items such as large pots, heavy tables, or children\u2019s play sets as much as you can.<\/p>\n It is also a good idea to keep your trees trimmed and away from your home, as flying tree limbs and knocked over trees can cause significant property damage.<\/p>\n If you are aware a severe weather storm is imminent, move you vehicle to shelter.<\/p>\n Here are some tips on how to be as ready as possible and avoid the need for windshield repair:<\/p>\n The key is to be ready if you hear a warning about a severe storm moving into your area. And if your car glass is damaged by hail, move quickly to get it repaired.<\/p>\n Be sure to always keep yourself safe first. Cars and windshields<\/a> can be replaced; lives and limbs cannot.<\/p>\nAustin, Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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