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Be Prepared for Spring Storms | SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties
3/1/2024 (Permalink)
Let SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties help you get from April showers to May flowers.
Spring has arrived, and we know well that spring in our area can come with the possibility for strong storms. Our spring season often brings cold mornings, warm afternoons and heavy thunderstorms.
The further we get into spring, the more severe storms can become. Tornadoes are not uncommon this time of year either, which means it is crucial to be prepared for anything all season long.
When storms are headed your way, you need to have reliable sources from which to receive weather alerts from. Getting an alert in time to move to safety can save your life, so it is very important to make sure you are staying well informed when the weather is getting strong.
It’s likely that you are never very far away from your cell phone or some other kind of screen, which makes these one of the most common ways to receive weather alerts. There are many apps that will issue weather alerts, and there are Wireless Emergency Alerts that are issued automatically.
When it comes to choosing an app to use for weather alerts, make sure you are choosing a reliable source. Use a local weather station app or stick with something that is nationally recognized in order to get the best information possible. Make sure you have signed up for Rave alerts for the most localized information direct from the office of Emergency Management.
Ideally, you want to have at least two different sources for real-time updates on not just the progress of the storm but also potential shelters so that you can find a place to go as needed.
While our electronics make our life highly convenient and can be a great way to keep up with real-time news, they also have batteries that can die rather quickly. For that reason, it is important to have a backup alert system that does not require electricity. Even if you have a wireless battery charger, you still only have a slightly prolonged life for your cell phone or other electronics.
If there are weather sirens near your home, familiarize yourself with what they sound like so you can keep an ear out when storms are moving your way. You should also invest in an NOAA weather radio.
Weather radios often require no external source of power. Many of them are powered by a hand-crank or solar power, and they can remain on for a great deal of hours. These are portable, which means they are easy to keep by your side when you need to head to a safe space or evacuate.
Be prepared to keep your weather radio on and at hand even after the storms have moved out since strong storms can come in waves and there may be more danger coming.
Even the most prepared home could still end up damaged when a storm rolls through town. If you ride out a storm only to find damage once it has passed, call us. We are available and ready to respond around the clock so that you can get your home put back together fast.
Serious storms can cause serious property damage. Call SERVPRO® 24⁄7 for immediate restoration assistance.