Preparing for Summer Storms is Essential to Ensure Safety in Your Conneaut Home

7/1/2023 (Permalink)

Preparing for summer storms is essential to ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and your property.

Preparing for summer storms is essential to ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and your property. Here are some important steps to help you get ready:

• Stay Informed: Stay tuned to local weather forecasts and alerts. 
• Create an Emergency Plan: Develop a family emergency plan that includes designated meeting places, communication methods, and emergency contacts.
• Assemble an Emergency Kit: Prepare an emergency kit with essential supplies, including non-perishable food, drinking water, flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit, medication, cash, and important documents.
• Secure Your Property: Trim trees and branches near your home that could potentially fall during strong winds and damage your property.
• Protect Important Documents: Store important documents (such as insurance policies, identification papers, and medical records) in a waterproof and fireproof container or safe.
• Backup Power and Communication: Invest in a portable generator to provide backup power during power outages. Follow safety guidelines and operate it outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Insurance Coverage: Review your homeowners or renters insurance policy to ensure it provides adequate coverage for storm damage.
• Stay Safe During the Storm: When a storm is approaching, stay indoors and away from windows. Seek shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest level.

By taking these proactive steps, you can be better prepared for summer storms and minimize the potential risks and damages they can cause. Remember, safety should always be the top priority, so stay informed, be prepared, and follow the guidance of local authorities. If you experience damage to your home during a storm or experience a fire or flooding, don’t hesitate to give SERVPRO of Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties a call for immediate assistance. Call (330) 392-6355 or visit our Website to learn more.