Top Tips for Hurricane Season Preparedness

8/19/2021 (Permalink)

It is critical that homeowners and business owners take the steps necessary to effectively prepare their properties for whatever comes their way.

Even though we are nearing the fall season, we are only about halfway through hurricane season. In the Atlantic region, the 2021 hurricane season began on June 1st and does not reach its end until November 30th. Every year, preparing homes and businesses for hurricane season is not an easy feat, as it is impossible to predict the full scope of storm severity and damage before they make landfall. Last year’s hurricane season brought storm after devastating storm. This year, NOAA has forecasted yet another strong hurricane season. While the organization has communicated that the 2021 hurricane season will not be as severe as 2020, they have stated that there is a 60% chance that this year’s season will out-perform the average hurricane season. Therefore, it is critical that homeowners and business owners take the steps necessary to effectively prepare their properties for whatever comes their way. In this blog, we will share hurricane season preparation tips that can help minimize water damage from storms. 

Hurricane Season Preparation Tips

Create a Hurricane Emergency Kit

When preparing homes and businesses for hurricane season, assembling emergency kits can be helpful. Consider adding necessities such as food and water, as well as other beneficial tools including maps, portable cell phone chargers, flashlights, and other items listed on Ready.gov. Another helpful tip is to create multiple emergency kits and place them in several different places, which may include your home, workplace, or car, so that there is a greater chance that you’ll have the supplies that you will need regardless of where you are when the hurricane makes landfall. 

Utilize Resources from FEMA

The internet can be a useful tool when it comes to gathering information. Be sure to check out FEMA (the United States’ Federal Emergency Management System)’s  online hurricane planning resources. Included in FEMA’s list of resources is the FEMA Mobile App, which you can access at any time on your mobile device. Providing you with important, real-time updates, such as notifications from the National Weather Service, information concerning open space in nearby disaster recovery centers, and a wide range of hurricane safety tips, the app will provide your residential or commercial business with another layer of protection.

Experience Water Damage This Hurricane Season? You Know Who To Call

Forecasters predict hurricanes as best they can using technology, but it is difficult to pinpoint the exact degree of damage that hurricanes will cause before they make landfall. No matter what happens, however, SERVPRO is ready to help you recover from hurricane and storm damage of all varieties. With years of experience, training, and expertise, our specialists offer superior Storm Damage Restoration Services. In the event that your property experiences storm damage this hurricane season, call SERVPRO of Metro Pittsburgh East immediately at (412) 672-5400. No matter the size of your emergency, SERVPRO has the tools and resources that can help, as SERVPRO of Metro Pittsburgh East is a part of SERVPRO’s cross-country network of franchises that form the Large Loss Disaster Recovery Team, which grants us access to resources across the country. More information about other storm damage restoration services that we offer, including Commercial Storm Damage Restoration, and additional storm damage resources like our Water & Storm Damage Tips, can be found on our website.