Tips for Summer Storm Preparedness
5/4/2021 (Permalink)
Summer is the height of storm season in Oklahoma, and with it comes, of course, a greater risk of storm damage to your home or commercial property.
You already know that if your property floods, is struck by lightning, or sustains any other kind of wind or storm damage, that the experts at SERVPRO of Central Oklahoma City are faster to any disaster. But what can you do to protect yourself and your property as a storm is approaching?
Here are a few tips:
Get To Lower Ground
If a storm is approaching that promises to bring strong wind and even the possibility of a tornado, it is wise to avoid higher stories of your home or property. If you have a basement, that is an optimal place in which to wait out a storm.
If not, try and find a place on the ground floor of the building, ideally in an interior room that has limited, if any, windows to the outside. This reduces the risk of broken glass injuring someone inside the property.
Have Supplies Handy
It’s not uncommon for a severe summer storm to knock out power for an unknown amount of time. That’s why it’s important to have supplies like a flashlight and extra batteries handy before a storm arrives so you can be prepared for whatever comes next.
Try and avoid relocating immediately before (or during) a storm, as not only will rain impact visibility but high winds and lightning strikes can be the downfall of even the most defensive drivers.
Try to Unplug
Even if you don’t lose power, lightning strikes can cause power surges, so try and unplug non-essential electronics that you’re not using as a storm bears down on your property to reduce the risk of a surge or even an electrical fire. This can include anything from spare televisions not in use to kitchen appliances to unused phone chargers or gaming consoles. Unless it’s essential, it’s not a bad idea to unplug it.
Contact Us
And, again, should a storm do damage to your home or commercial property, call our team at (405) 252-9400 and a team of SERVPRO specialists will make it "Like it never even happened."