Storm Preparedness - Being Proactive

7/7/2023 (Permalink)

Bad weather can spring up at any time, especially here in Michigan. Most of the time when a large thunderstorm “Rumbles” thru here locally, we have little time to react.

As a homeowner it's important for you to have a Preparedness Plan in place. Some very easy steps are:

• Having a case of water set aside
• Dry goods/food/snacks to eat
• Batteries for flashlights in the case you lose power
• Car plug adapter to charge your cell phone

Simple stuff right?

 Next, you should keep a plastic tarp somewhere handy in case you need to cover something up, like a hole in your roof from tree damage caused by the strong winds. Tarps are pretty inexpensive and when folded up, take very little space to store, but can save your home from worse water damage.

Now, a simple call to your Insurance Agent to confirm the type of coverage you have for storms. Flood coverage? Sewage back-up? These are typically different coverages. Verify this information and make adjustments you feel you need for your peace of mind. Once the storm is here… it's too late.

If you do suffer Storm Damage, file the Claim right away to get things rolling. Then call SERVPRO. We are an Industry Leader in Storm Restoration along with Fire and Mold. With over 2,000 locations we are always ready to assist you 24/7 and are an Approved Preferred Vendor for most of the National Insurance Carriers. Still Pretty Simple, Right?

SERVPRO of Oak Park/ Ferndale (248) 246-0790

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