Storm Preparedness: Your Essential SERVPRO® Checklist

1/9/2024 (Permalink)

Storms can be devastating, causing significant damage to properties and a huge disruption in lives.

Storms can be devastating, causing significant damage to properties and a huge disruption in lives. Preparedness is our best defense against such unpredictable events. Our SERVPRO® team has curated an essential storm preparedness checklist to help you maintain safety and minimize potential damages.

1. Understand Your Risk

Different geographical locations pose various weather risks, so be aware of the typical weather-related threats in your area.

2. Home Inspection

Ensure your home is ready to withstand severe weather. Inspect your roofing, gutters, and drainage to confirm that they can handle a heavy downpour.

3. Emergency Kit

Build an emergency kit that includes:

• First aid supplies
• Prescription medicines
• Non-perishable food and drinking water
• Flashlights with extra batteries
• Cash and important documents

4. Plan for Evacuation

Be aware of your area's evacuation plan and the safest routes to reach the evacuation point.

5. Secure Outdoor Belongings

Outdoor items can become potential projectiles in a storm. Secure outdoor furniture, grills, and other objects that could be carried off by strong winds.

6. Install Surge Protectors

Power surges during storms can damage electronics. Surge protectors shield your electronic equipment from electricity spikes.

7. Remove Debris

Clear your yard of any debris like tree limbs or loose gravel that could cause damage during a storm.

8. Backup Your Data

Use cloud storage services or an external hard disk to back up critical information from your computers and other digital storage devices.

9. Insurance Review

Review your insurance policies before a storm to ensure coverage and understand weather-related damage clauses.

10. Document Your Property

Take pictures or videos of your property and belongings before the storm. This will help in case you need to file an insurance claim after storm damage.

Remember, SERVPRO is Here for You

If the storm leads to property damage, SERVPRO of South & West Charleston is here to help. Offering 24/7 emergency service, we specialize in storm damage restoration - making it "Like it never even happened." Plan ahead, stay safe, and remember you're never alone in recovery with us by your side.