Keeping PG County Residents Safe During Storms

3/30/2021 (Permalink)

As a property manager, Leaving your property after a big storm can be terrifying. The extent of the damage to your property can vary from mild to serious. You can rest assured that a SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover restoration specialist in Prince Geroge’s county will be able to assist in cleaning up and rebuilding from almost any damage. You can begin recovery before support arrives by following these storm recovery tips.

Storm Recovery Tips

Safety

Your first priority is protection. Look for fallen power lines, trees that have been damaged and are at risk of falling, structural damage to your house, and any other dangerous storm damage.

Company

If you are alone, try to connect with others, particularly residents who may be alone or in need of assistance. Many individuals can be pushed to their best by hardship. You can work together to accomplish things that you couldn't do alone, such as food planning, shelter setup or cleanup, or even fire starting if the weather is especially cold.

Information

Look for radio, television, telephone, or another useful communication device in a secure location. News sources and emergency broadcasts may provide useful information on where to anticipate rescue teams.

Water

If help is unlikely to arrive for more than a day, water can pose the greatest threat to your and your resident’s health. Water that has been stored can be incredibly useful. If you don't have clean water, make sure to purify any available water. Here are a few strategies for purifying water: 

• Iodine solution
• Chlorine fall 
• Filtering

Following these storm tips will help ensure that you and your residents recover safely from the effects of storm destruction. And if the post-storm damage is too big for you to handle, don't wait! Call SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights / Landover right away. 

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