What Are Some Top Summer Storm Safety Tips?

7/3/2023 (Permalink)

The SERVPRO of North Nashville team would like to focus today on some vulnerable areas of your home and share some tips that can help you protect yourself and your property from the damages that can happen during those Middle Tennessee summer storms. 

We care about you and your safety, so always remember that we are here in case of any emergency, no matter the size.

How Can I Stay Safe During A Summer Storm?

According to the CDC, the best way to stay safe during a tornado is to be prepared with the following items:

• Fresh batteries and a battery-operated TV, radio, or internet-enabled device to listen to the latest emergency weather information
• A tornado emergency plan including access to a safe shelter for yourself, your family, people with special needs, and your pets
• An emergency kit (including water, non-perishable food, and medication)
• A list of important information, including telephone numbers

Be sure your children know what a tornado is, what tornado watches and warnings are, what county or parish they live in (typically issued by county or parish), and what makes a location a safe shelter, whether at home or school.

How Can I Keep My North Nashville Property From Being Severely Damaged During A Storm?

• Inspect your roof regularly to help you identify issues like minor leaks or missing shingles. If you find issues, ensure you get them repaired as soon as possible before summer storms hit the area. If your home suffers storm damage, remember that SERVPRO of North Nashville is here to help you repair and clean up. 
• Heavy rain and high winds are expected during summer storms, and dead tree branches, unhealthy vegetation, and unstable trees can often cause serious damage when uprooted or broken off. Be sure to properly cut back your plants and trees and dead or dying limbs and plants wherever necessary. 
• Investing in high-quality storm windows to prevent leaks and other storm damage is a smart idea to help protect your home from summer storms. In addition to adding another layer of protection to your home, they are also energy-efficient so that you will enjoy savings in your energy costs over the coming years. 
• Your driveway and entrance must be in good repair before inclement weather. Replace buckling concrete and other hazards before large amounts of water produce an even bigger issue to help avoid accidents and injuries to anyone entering or leaving your home.
• Basements are a place in your home where leaks will show up and often go unnoticed, so inspecting both before and after wet weather will help you spot a problem and allow you to fix it, readying your property before a summer storm.

If you need more information on preventing storm damage to your home, contact us here at SERVPRO of North Nashville. We also specialize in the cleanup from water and fire damage, no matter the size, and we’re also mold remediation specialists. Visit us online for a complete list of our services.

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