Can You Stand The Rain? - Storm Safety Tips You Should Know

3/18/2021 (Permalink)

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Storms can strike any time anywhere. If a storm struck within the next 15 minutes...would you be prepared? If you answered no, you should keep reading.

Weather incidents account for about 98 percent of all presidentially declared disasters. According to the NOAA, these incidents could result in 500 deaths and nearly $15 billion in damages.

So, how can you ensure that you're as prepared as possible when extreme weather strikes? Recognize the risk and take action. Regardless of how high or low the risk of extreme weather is, it's important to have an emergency plan and supply kit in place just in case.

Items For Emergency Supply Kit

It's important to mix and match these items to suit your specific personal needs, but here are some fundamentals to include:

• Water (1 gallon per person per day)
• Food (non-perishable 3-day supply)
• Manual can opener
• Battery operated radio, preferably and NOAA Weather Radio
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help, if need be
• Clothing
• Dust masks or bandanas
• Plastic sheeting, garbage bags, and duct tape
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities, especially during flood or lightning risks
• Hygiene items
• Important documents; copies of insurance policies, identification, and bank account info
• Cash
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container

Emergency Ready Profile

While this list is appropriate for a home or organization, if your company requires assistance in developing an emergency plan, let SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover do it for you. We specialize in Emergency Ready Profiles, which help to mitigate disruption and business interruption in the event of an emergency.

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We Are Here To Help Every Step Of The Way

When storms hit Prince George’s County, there is always some kind of storm aftermath. If it's a downed tree branch or a power line. The damage caused by a storm's wind or hail to a home or business. Flooding is caused by rain in and around buildings or houses. Outages of electricity or other utilities. It's a mess that no one wants to talk about, but you can still count on SERVPRO professionals to help you recover some peace of mind and get back to work with our clean-up services for both residential and commercial customers.

We are here to service your day or night from the aftermath of any storm that comes to Prince Georges’s County. 

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