Storm Preparedness- How you can be ready!

5/29/2019 (Permalink)

Nature brings Storms!

As hurricane season is slowing approaching and the warms days of summer have already started here in the South – we must get prepared for severe storms.  Although our area rarely gets hit with a full-blown hurricane the remnants of a costal hurricane can significantly affect us. The best line of defense is to be prepared.   

Protect your property. Cover windows with tape and keep your blinds closed. Secure outdoor items by moving them into a shed or garage or basement.  Park cars on higher ground and away from trees. Stock up on essentials buy building an emergency kit to keep in your home and be sure to have an emergency kit available for any injuries. Make sure your phone is charged and you have an external battery back up in case your power is out. It’s also a good idea to have an analog phone if you currently have a LAN line in your home. This will allow communication in the event cell service is lost. Have some extra cash on hand. power outages mean no ATMS or banks are operating. Make sure to have nonperishable foods (don’t forget the manual can opener) and water on hand.

Simple preparedness is key to riding out a major storm. Stay safe and know that you can count on SERVPRO of Newberry and Laurens Counties to be there for you!