Be Prepared For Storms This Winter, SERVPRO Can Help

12/1/2021 (Permalink)

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It's that time of the year again. This season is jam-packed with special occasions, events, gatherings, holidays, and other activities. This season is full of warmth and joy. However, it is important to ensure that your warm fuzzy feelings are safe and secure.

It is almost impossible to live in a region that experiences heavy winter weather, so it is crucial to be prepared. Let's take a look at some things to remember as winter draws near, while fall is slowly disappearing.

Protect your Family

Intentional, clear and consistent communication is key to keeping your family safe. Make sure your family has an emergency plan to ensure everyone is prepared in case of an emergency. Practice the plan frequently and practice it regularly.

Make sure your vehicle is winter-proofed. Have your vehicle winter-proofed. Rotate or replace your tires if they are showing signs of wear. Get new windshield wipers!

Protect your home

Frrozen pipes could cause severe damage in already-dangerous deep freezing conditions. We are not going to lie when we tell you that this is something you do not want. To relieve pressure, let the water flow from your showerhead and faucets.

Check the heating system in your home, whether it is gas, electrical or other. You can make sure that your heating system is ready to withstand the winter storms. Getting it serviced early will help prevent an outage later.

You should ensure that your wood-burning furnace or fireplace is well ventilated and clean. Also, you must use safety precautions when lighting fires.

You can seal your windows and add insulation to your attic now to prevent cold air from blowing around.

Take care of your pets

Winter may be a time when your pets have to come in, even if they are used to being outside. You can provide a warm place for your pets to rest until the weather warms up.

If you have livestock, or animals that spend winter outdoors, ensure that they are provided with shelter and water that will not freeze.

Be on the lookout for flooding and melts

As they melt, snow and ice can cause deadly floods. These can pose serious dangers and should be closely monitored, from rooftops to local water bodies.

Allow local news and alerts to inform you about flood dangers in your area. Always leave these notifications on.

In the event of winter storms causing flooding or damage to your property, call SERVPRO immediately for quick, effective solutions.