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Winter Is Coming. Are You Ready? | SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties
11/21/2022 (Permalink)
If you experience damage due to a winter storm, call SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties. We have the experience and equipment for any issue.
The winter season may officially start on Dec. 21 in 2022, but if you travel across the nation, it will look very different each place you go. While our temperatures have started to fall, areas like ours tend to slip into winter quietly with mild and comfortable weather. Other areas take a headfirst dive into winter with snow and ice that starts early and stays late.
Anywhere you live will have unique challenges in the winter as the weather brings different threats to your home that could send your family out into a chilly (or rainy or foggy or snowy…you get the picture) night.
When you know what to anticipate, you can prepare your home and loved ones for the season and mitigate the chances that your home will be damaged in a winter storm.
Snow-filled, cold, drenched and mild are all words that have been used to describe the winter weather forecast across the nation this year, and when you split the United States into two halves, you can clearly see who can expect what.
In some parts of the East Coast and the Midwest, winter is expected to bring freezing temperatures and heavy snowstorms for almost the entirety of the season. Out on the West Coast, winter will be much more mild as temperatures only drop a little and rain dominates over snow.
Things could look slightly different than these two predictions region to region, but it is always best to be prepared for everything in order to protect your property and the ones your love the most.
Our weather in the Show-Me State is always a bit unpredictable, but we can anticipate winter being colder than normal with the chance to see more snow and less rain throughout the season.
November could be one of the coldest months, but we will likely be dealing with the winter season well into February. We typically average 10 inches of snow in a three-month period in the Cape, which can sometimes lead to a swollen river. The more prepared we are now, the better we can weather the season.
In order to get yourself prepared, there are a couple of steps everyone should take ahead of the season. The first thing you should do is get familiar with the different kinds of winter storms. that could blow through the area.
Next, make sure you always have two different devices on which you can receive weather alerts, including one that doesn’t require external power in case a storm knocks out your electricity.
A kit with emergency supplies is another great way to prepare for the winter. Store this in a safe space near an interior room, and review its contents periodically. Pack one with seasonally appropriate supplies for the car as well in case you are ever caught out in the cold.
Even if the temperatures don’t drop to extreme lows, adding some weatherproofing to your windows and doors is a great way to protect your home from moisture invasions and lower your electric bill. Cover your outdoor faucets as well as our colder months approach to avoid frozen pipes.
Your roof does a lot to protect your home year-round, but take a special look at it before winter really sets in and repair anything necessary. Trim trees that are near your home, seal windows and doors and consider adding a little extra insulation to your attic to make a big difference in how well your home weathers the storm.
The magic of winter can wrap you in a big cozy blanket with a steaming cup of hot chocolate when you know your home is ready. Put SERVPRO in your emergency contact list and use our 24⁄7 availability anytime your home is damaged in a storm for a fast cleanup that gets you back to all things comfy.
If you experience damage in a winter storm, call us. We have the experience and equipment to get your home back to normal