Tips for Spring Storm Preparedness

4/11/2022 (Permalink)

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Severe spring weather does not only bring lots of rainfall, but it can also result in power failures, loss of communication services, and infrastructural damage.

 Hence, it’s important to know how to keep yourself and your family safe when a spring storm hits.

 Here are some steps you can take to prepare for a spring storm:

Stock Up All Essentials

 Before a brutal spring storm hits, the first thing to do is stock up on all essentials, including food, water, medicines, and hygiene items. Ideally, you should have three days' worth of supplies in your home.

 Make sure your pantry is stocked with non-perishable items, so in case you lose power, you don’t have to worry about your food getting spoiled.

 Also, don’t forget to buy food and water for your pets as well!

Prepare An Emergency Kit

 Ensure that you have easy access to anything you might need during an emergency by preparing an emergency kit.

 The kit should include first aid items, snacks, and water, flashlights with extra batteries, waterproof matches, candles, blankets, and sleeping bags.

 It’s a good idea to waterproof the items in your emergency kit and put them in a small suitcase if you need to leave in a hurry.

Create A Communication Plan

 It’s pretty common to lose cell reception during a spring storm. Plus, if the storm lasts long, your phone’s battery may run out too.

 Therefore, it’s essential to plan with your family about how you can connect during an emergency.

 Write down all important family phone numbers and emergency numbers and designate an out-of-town contact to reconnect everyone in case you get separated.

Insulate Your Windows

 If the temperature is expected to dip for 4 hours or more, you should take precautions to protect your home from spring storm damage.

 Windows can be drafty at times, allowing cold air to come in and warm air out. Hence, make sure you seal your windows with an insulation kit well before the storm arrives as chances are that your heating system might not work properly.

Takeaway

 Preparing for a spring storm in advance can protect you, your family, and your home from severe damage.

 However, no matter how much you prepare, there’s still a chance of something going wrong.

 But don’t stress, because SERVPRO, the #1 cleanup and restoration company specializing in spring storm damage, is here to help.

 Get in touch with your local SERVPRO today!

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