Storm Preparedness

11/1/2024 (Permalink)

Here are some ways to prepare your home and your family for storm emergencies.

Here at SERVPRO of Gig Harbor/North Tacoma we are pro preparedness. We provide a complementary service for businesses and homes called the Emergency Ready Profile to help you locate your water, gas, and electrical shut offs. It is a free app you can look for on your app store.

This app is useful for commercial properties AND homeowners.

When a winter storm is approaching, we recommend heading to the grocery store and stocking up on some food for your home, perishable, and nonperishable.  Do not forget water, water for toilets, dishes, hydration, etc.

Invest in flashlights and or lanterns. Place them strategically throughout your home in case you lose power any time of the day. Do you have a crank radio? Crank radios provide a way of hearing emergency broadcast alerts and staying in the know when things seem a little unknown.

Walk the perimeter of your home and check your trees and make sure there are not any branches that could potentially fall onto your roof.

Do you have a generator? Make sure you have fuel on hand to power it. There are also electrical generators you can invest in. We recommend doing your research and find the best fit for you and your house.

If you are looking for more ways to prepare your home and family for a potential storm, call our office today and we are happy to help you avoid a potential disaster or damage. Our friendly office staff is ready to help!