Creating Your Storm Safety Plan This Season | SERVPRO of Bartow County

6/7/2022 (Permalink)

If you discover storm damage to your home or business, reach out to SERVPRO of Bartow County right away.

Severe weather seasons can be both exciting and frightening at times. Living in the South, thunderstorms can bring strong winds, tornadoes, hail and torrential rain. Sometimes it seems like it can all come at once!

In fact, there are around 100,000 thunderstorms throughout the United States every year, so the chances that severe weather develops multiple times over the course of the season is high.

Did you know that Bartow County has a site that will show you where all of our active severe weather sirens are? By using this tool, you can check to see if you are located near a siren or if you should have another way to learn about severe weather alerts.

Even though we wish we could control the weather, we know that we are at the mercy of Mother Nature. Thankfully, the best way to combat unexpected weather is to be prepared for all scenarios at all times.

Be prepared by building an emergency kit, creating a reliable way to contact family and having a process and a company in mind (like us) to help deal with any potential damages following a storm. By using these tools, you and your family will be ready for any severe storms that come through our county.

Your Communication Strategy During Severe Weather

When you hear that severe weather is forecasted, the first thing you should do is make sure you have communicated with your household and you all understand how to get in touch with one another. You also need to be able to receive alerts and updates from your local weather authorities, whether it be a cell phone alert system or an NOAA weather radio.

Do you know the important difference between watches and warnings? If you understand the difference, you are prepared to act quickly and move inside when you need to.

Discuss your communication strategy with your household and decide on a common safe shelter area in your home that everyone can access quickly when the weather rolls in.

If some of your family is not home when the storm begins, it is important to be able to connect with them after the weather has passed.

The Essentials in a Good Emergency Kit

You should aim to have the essentials for your family to last at least 72 hours. Your emergency kit should be stocked with food that is not perishable, water for everyone and basic things like a first-aid kit and a flashlight. Don’t forget the extra batteries!

After The Storm

When the storm is over and it is safe to leave your shelter location, take inventory of any damage and review the outcome of your safety plan.

Take care to inspect your roof, doors and window seals first, as these spaces are more likely to suffer damage in your home.

If you do find damage, that’s where we come in. We can handle small repairs to large structure rebuilds. Our crew at SERVPRO of Bartow County will be there to help. We respond quickly, assess fairly and get you back into your home in no time.

All you have to do is call us, review your safety plan and then restock your emergency kit and you are ready for when the next storm comes through Bartow County.

If you discover storm damage to your home or business, you can count on SERVPRO to handle the restoration. We’re here 24⁄7 to spring into action—call (470) 384-9016 to get in touch with us today.