How to Stay Safe After a Hurricane Season

11/25/2020 (Permalink)

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How to Stay Safe After a Hurricane Season

The past hurricane seasons have affected business and homes owned by residents of many cities within the “Florida Treasure Coast”. From flooding’s and electrical malfunctions to debilitation of the property’s structure, the impact of harsh weather conditions has proven to be devastating in the long term, to all infrastructures that are still missing required updates for hurricane protection.

Each year damages left by these storms end up costing billions of dollars depending on the intensity of winds and rain. These costs, however, could be substantially reduced by a type of ownership planning that allows each member of the local community to work with a checklist that corresponds to their real needs.

If your property was particularly affected from this year’s hurricane season, acknowledging current damages and potential hazard conditions in properties, is the first step not only for better planning but to stop the havoc from spreading more.

What to do after a hurricane/storm is over?

• Before entering the property, inspect the outside to determine not only the state of damage but the if it is safe or not to enter to the building. Carefully examine the roof, surfaces and walls in search of cracks, leaks or suspicious organic matter.
• When entering the building, look for smoke or odors. Get out of the building if you suspect the development of a fire or a gas leak.
• Whenever possible, turn off utilities if there is evidence of structural damage.

After documenting and reporting damages, having access to efficient services of cleaning and repairment is key to start your upgrading safety plan. Updating a building with Storm Season Proof Standards can require a variety of services that depend on the state of your property. SERVPRO of Martin County has the experience and advanced equipment to handle a variety of situations, including repairment and water emergencies. Provided with specialized training and proper disinfection equipment ready to be used when necessary, our Disaster Recovery Team will work within our national network to respond to any type of emergency. 

Regardless of your property type or size, SERVPRO of Martin County will act quickly to manage the cleaning and restoration project through to its completion, according to your interests and your property needs. If you are looking for services in the cities of Palm City, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Hutchinson Island, Saint Lucie County, Hobe Sound or Port Saint Lucie and are interested in updating your property with Storm Season Proof Standards, contact us today – (772) 334-8762  for a consultation and assessment and let us know details about the current state of your property.