Hurricane Preparedness

6/4/2019 (Permalink)

Summer is that time of year were the heat and humidity start to rise and become a really uncomfortable factor during our day to day activities. Unfortunately, they also create one of the worst natural disasters in the world. When there is water, heat and humidity there are hurricanes. 

Hurricanes are never a pretty sight to see, and are very scary if your not prepared. Always have an emergency plan ready for before, during and after a hurricane. The only good thing about hurricanes is they can be predicted unlike earthquakes, you can always prepare for them. Here are some steps you can take to make sure you are safe during the three phases of a hurricane.

Before: 

• Listen for any alarm, or alert from law enforcement. If they are asking you to evacuate then follow their orders.
• Watch any weather broadcast to see the status of the storm.
• Make sure you have food, water, and a source of power ready to go in a kit. 
• If you are planning to head out of state for safety make sure to leave early, and have a spare gas tank just in case. 
• Obtain an ERP from SERVPRO. This will come in handy after the storm.  

During:

• If you are in the middle of a storm find shelter immediately. Do not remain outside.
• If you were not able to evacuate, board up your windows to avoid any shattered glass. 
• Know that these storms will last a while. Try to locate your nearest law enforcement facility for help.  

After:

• If you were asked to evacuate, do not return to your home unless told so by local law enforcement. 
• Be very cautious of were you step, and location. There will be a lot of debris, so you can still hurt yourself. 
• When you are allowed to go home check for any damages mainly check for water damages. 
• If you have any water damages take a look at that ERP. This will allow you to have SERVPRO Disaster Recovery team out there immediately to take care of any damages. Plus the ERP will help you organize who to call, so you can get back up an running in no time.  

Hurricanes are never fun, and can become a very stressful situation. However, if you have a solid emergency plan and the right disaster team behind you everything will be okay. Let us at SERVPRO OF NORTH SARASOTA be your choice for a disaster team when you need help. With our disaster recovery and large loss teams nearby we will be able help you recover in a timely manner. If you have any questions call us at (941) 365-4614