Never Be Caught Off Guard by a Severe Thunderstorm | SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

8/24/2020 (Permalink)

Because the severity of thunderstorms can range from mild to extreme, it can be difficult to assess the threat level until the storm is actively occurring—which means it will be too late to take too many precautions.

That is why we advise people to be prepared across the board. Making sure you have done everything you can to prepare for severe weather will ensure you are as safe as possible during any storm, so your home and family can be protected.

Do Everything You Can to Prepare for Severe Weather

Prepare your home as much as possible. It can be difficult to anticipate all the types of damage that severe weather can cause, but a few options homeowners have are trimming back any errant branches from surrounding trees, securing patio furniture, and considering a generator install in case the power goes out.

Create a family communications plan. Because many families are often on the go, it might be rare that you are all home at one time—which is especially frightening during severe weather. Make sure you have a plan for how to get in touch with one another so you can check in and make sure everyone is safe regardless of where they are located, and be sure family members who are at home know to head to the designated shelter zone.

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked. Keeping an emergency kit stocked and ready is the first step of preparedness for any scenario, severe weather included. Be sure you pack it with everything you and your family members might need, both, while you are sheltering from an active storm and in the aftermath in case access to resources, becomes limited.

Consider getting a weather radio. Because of how the way we communicate and receive information has changed, many of us do not have solutions other than our phones to get alerts. However, if your phone battery dies and the power is out, it is important to still have a way to receive important updates about a storm. We recommend everyone have a weather radio that is powered manually or with replaceable batteries so you can stay informed.

If your home is damaged by a storm, you can depend on us to take care of any damages. Contact us at any hour to report damage and receive a rapid response.