It is important to avoid damage to buildings and equipment
during storms, and to prevent access roads from being blocked.
Roofs can be checked for leaks and that they are securely fastened,
and silos and ventilation shafts must be well secured. Large and
old trees standing close to buildings and roads should be felled if
they show signs of weakness, or if they could cause damage if they
fell down.
Establishing a windbreak can reduce the impact of strong winds
and provide protection for production buildings.
Farm buildings often have extensive roofs and paved areas, which
can collect large amounts of water. Terrain regulation and
establishing collection basins could be necessary to manage the
water volumes and reduce the need to increase the size of pipes and
drains.
In the climate of the future, snow could also present a serious
challenge for day-to-day transport to and from the farm during the
winter. Therefore it is important to plan snow clearance, what to
do with the snow once it is cleared, and what to do with melt
water.
Heavy snowfalls and snowdrifts can also lead to large amounts of
snow on wide, low pitched roofs, or roofs over adjoining livestock
sheds. In exceptional circumstances, where roofs have been
incorrectly designed or are worn out, snowdrifts can cause water
damage when they melt and sections can be overloaded so that they
collapse.