Tropical Storm Elsa

7/6/2021 (Permalink)

Bird's eye view of a hurricane in the ocean headed towards Florida with a SERVPRO logo on top of the photo

We're not sure if you’ve heard or not but there’s a tropical storm named Elsa with growing strength near Florida. As of yesterday it was back over water and producing heavy rains over Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to move near the lower Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas Today, forecasters say. As of this morning tropical storm Elsa nears the Florida Keys and is expected to strengthen. Their local news stations are now issuing Tropical Storm WARNINGS for Sumter County and most of Marion County.

How do you prepare for a tropical storm?

• Write down emergency phone numbers and keep them on the refrigerator or near every phone in your house. Program them into your cell phone too.
• Prepare an emergency supply kit.
• Locate the nearest shelter and different routes you can take to get there from your home. If shelter locations in your area have not been identified, learn how to find them in the event of a storm
• Pet owners: Pre-identify shelters, a pet-friendly hotel, or an out-of-town friend or relative where you can take your pets in an evacuation. Local animal shelters may be able to offer advice on what to do with your pets if you are asked to evacuate your home.

Keep in mind that we’re here to help! As leaders in the storm and water damage industry, we have advanced training and expertise, not to mention a tremendous amount of hands-on experience. We use this training and experience to quickly dry your home and restore it back to pre-storm condition. Give us a call for your quote today at 706-866-5646. From Fort Oglethorpe to Varnell, Cohutta to Praters Mill, or anywhere in between, we take pride in serving your neighborhood! We are a locally owned and operated franchise with employees dedicated to providing a quality customer experience!