Stay Safe From Summer Storms: Part 1

3/4/2021 (Permalink)

While the spring season is known for the potential to experience severe weather, the threat exists throughout the summer months as well. In fact, the potential for severe weather even increases in some areas. We want you to stay safe from summer storms. Storms are inevitable. The degree of damage they can cause to your home or business varies in nature, but you can have confidence knowing our heroes at SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties can make the storm damage “Like it never even happened.” 

Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and runs through November 30th. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15th also ending November 30th. While it may be difficult to prepare for the unpredictable, there are steps you can take now to help ensure you are ready when disaster strikes. What’s one effective way to prepare your business for any type of disaster? Establish an Emergency READY Profile® (ERP). Contact us to learn more about the ERP and how it can help you. It’s FREE! 

Consider the following tips for what to do before the storm.

Before the storm

• Build an emergency supply kit and develop a communication plan.
• Unplug any electronic equipment before the storm arrives.
• Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage.
• If you are outdoors, get inside a building, home or hard-top vehicle (not a convertible).
• Shutter windows and secure outside doors. If shutters are not available, close window blinds, shades or curtains.

Following the aforementioned tips can help you stay safe from summer storms. We hope that you found these tips to be beneficial. We encourage you to stay tuned for part 2, where you’ll learn about tips to stay safe during the storm and more. When there’s storm damage at your residential or commercial space, call on SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties at 573-339-1948.