Why is it important to prepare for a storm?

12/24/2020 (Permalink)

Why is it important to prepare for a storm?

No one would ever want to believe that they will be affected by a storm or some form of emergency, but the fact is that storms are inevitable, especially in areas of the country where tropical storms and hurricanes are more likely to occur.

The East Coast is particularly vulnerable, and there is no shortage of reports of flooding and massive storms that have paralyzed communities when residents were not prepared for storms of this magnitude. As the hurricane season begins, with its swirling weather reports, it can cause flooding, rain and storm damage.

Tropical storms and hurricanes bring heavy rains and winds that can cause damage and destroy power supplies, but the associated flooding can do more damage than people think. While it’s hard to 100% prevent it, taking certain steps to minimize it as much as possible will allow you to ensure your wellbeing, protect your loved ones and save money in repairs.

Hurricanes can cause severe flooding and people need to evacuate or leave the area before the storm hits. Preparing a storm or hurricane-evacuation plan helps protect the property you have left behind and can help keep your family and pets safe.

Anything you do to make sure you are prepared for a storm can help keep you and your family safe. It is not only important to protect one's life, but also those of your loved ones and pets, and to ensure the safety of your property and valuable possessions.

The most important step is to know what you and your family will do in the event of a hurricane. Identify the things you need to secure or put away, such as food, water, clothing and other essentials, when strong winds and severe storms are forecast.

Experts say a storm kit is essential because you have to survive in your own predicament. Fill your emergency kit with supplies you need if you are cut off from power for several days during a severe storm. Some supplies you should include are food, water, medical supplies, clothing and other essentials.

If you have pets, add information about current vaccinations and photos to your hurricane plan in case they get lost in the storm.

If you need to evacuate, make sure your home inventory is in a safe place, along with important documents you need to take with you. Anyone staying home after a hurricane should bring an emergency plan in case of evacuation.

When you are evacuated, you should have a plan of where you can stay and know which route (s) you need to take. If you seek refuge or evacuate outside your home, your family members may be separated, especially if you evacuate or stay in a foreign house, so make sure everyone knows where those planned refuges are and how to contact each other.

Now that you are prepared, you know what to do when the threat of a hurricane is imminent, but what to do if it's not? Do not wait until hurricane watches have been issued, as it may already be too late to take certain precautions. Tell people that hurricanes are coming, so they can prepare.

Whether you are a homeowner in the midst of a storm, a hurricane, an evacuation plan, or just a normal homeowner, careful storm and hurricane preparedness helps you weather the crisis caused by storms, and can go a long way to keeping you and your loved one's safe!

Not only should you be prepared for before and during the storm, but also for what comes after. You need to be updated on what the authorities say to know when it’s safe to return home, as well as have the phone of a damage restoration company handy, so they can fix the damage and restore your property as soon as possible.

If you live in Palm City, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Hutchinson Island, Hobe Sound, or Port Saint Lucie, SERVPRO of Martin County can help you repair the damage in your home or business after a storm!

SERVPRO of Martin County takes pride in helping the community of Martin and Saint Lucie County restore their properties to pre-damage condition after a storm, flood, or fire. We also provide professional cleaning for residential and commercial customers.

Storms don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. A fast response is crucial to flooding and storm damage, since it reduces secondary destruction and restoration costs. Our technicians will respond immediately, day or night, to help Stuart business owners and residents.

Have you been affected recently by a storm or hurricane? Call us right now! Are you safe and free of storms? Save our number just in case!

Phone: (772) 334-8762