Preparing for Storm Season

6/16/2020 (Permalink)

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner which means that storm season is upon us.  It is important before disaster strikes to minimize damage done on your home or business.  SERVPRO of Rolla encourages individuals to follow these safety precautions before disaster strikes.

• Know your alert system- Be aware of your community's severe weather warning system.  Know in advance where you will take shelter is at home or in the office, etc.
• Keep and emergency kit handy- Emergency kits should include first-aid supplies, enough drinking water for three days and food that doesn't need to be refrigerated or cooked.  Also be sure to have several flashlights, a battery-powered radio, blankets and extra batteries within reach.
• Take inventory of your personal property- Make a detailed list of your possessions and back it up with photos or video footage.  Keep one copy in your home and another in a separate location.
• Protect your home- Branches can cause substantial damage if they become airborne, so make sure to keep all trees properly trimmed.  Also, keep a supply of lumber and other materials on hand to use to brace windows and other openings.

Extensive damage can also be caused by floods, an inevitable consequence of storm season.  In the event of water or fire damage, SERVPRO of Rolla offers an assortment of services to help people quickly recover and restore any damaged property.  SERVPRO is a 24 hour emergency service with trained professional on standby ready to help when needed.

Call SERVPRO of Rolla for all of your emergency needs 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

(573)368-5555