Plan for the Worst Case Scenario When It Comes to Storms | SERVPRO® of Gwinnett County South

8/24/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Gwinnett County South is here to provide you with a rapid response. Contact us right away if you experience any storm damage.

Though it is often the case that a storm will threaten an area and then pass through without disruption, all it takes is one bad storm to cause severe damages to your home and property.

There is no way to predict when storms will cause damage, which is why we always recommend having a safety focused mindset, including preparing in advance for severe weather. If a severe storm does happen, knowing you have done all you can to prevent damage will provide valuable peace of mind.

Do All You Can to Prevent Storm Damage

Prepare your home as much as possible. There are many types of damage storms can cause, many of which are unpredictable—but some can be mitigated with a bit of preparation. Tree branches are some of the biggest culprits of storm damages, so simply maintaining your trees can go a long way, as can securing any loose objects in your yard that the wind could pick up. In case of a prolonged power outage, you may want to consider installing a house-wide generator as well.

Create a family communications plan. Hopefully, you and your family will all be safe at home when a storm begins to threaten the area. All the people and pets can proceed to your designated shelter room of the house and wait out the worst of it well out of harm’s way. However, if this is not the case, it is important that you have a plan regarding communications and reconvening when it is safe to do so, so everyone is accounted for at all times.

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked. Having a household emergency kit is always recommended as the first step for any disaster preparations. Not only will they come in handy while you shelter from a storm at home, but in case the power goes out, having access to food and water will be extremely valuable. Make sure you take the needs of each family member into account as you pack yours so that nothing is forgotten.

Consider getting a weather radio. Because of the prevalence of cellphones, many of us do not have any analog options for getting information. In case your phone dies and the power is out, we highly recommend having a backup information source such as a weather radio so you can still get emergency alerts and updates from local weather officials during a storm.

If your home is damaged by a storm, you can depend on us to take care of any damages. Contact us at any hour to report damage and receive a rapid response.