Prepping for a Thunderstorm

7/29/2024 (Permalink)

Thunderstorms can be more dangerous than you think! They happen often and can cause a lot of damage to your home. Of course, there are ways to help prevent this. 

To prepare for a thunderstorm, you should do the following:

• You should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. In order, to prevent any chaos. 
• Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage to yourself and/or your home.
• Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage.
• Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile so you are safe (not a soft top convertible).
• Shutter windows and secure outside doors so they do not swing open and to avoid rain from coming in. If shutters are not available, close window blinds, shades or curtains.
• Unplug any electronic equipment well before the storm arrives.
• Last but not least act smart. Thunder storms can be dangerous. 

  Here are some facts about thunderstorms!

  • They may occur singly, in clusters or in lines.
  • Some of the most severe occur when a single thunderstorm affects one location for an extended time.
  • Warm, humid conditions are highly favorable for Thunderstorm development.

When a storm hits, SERVPRO of Babylon/ Deer Park is ready for you! Please give us a call at 631-661-3802. We are always Here to Help® Open 24/7. "Like it never even happened."