Severe Weather Ready!

8/16/2023 (Permalink)

Severe Weather can happen anywhere & anytime. Make sure you are prepared!

Disaster can strike anywhere at anytime! That's exactly why here at SERVPRO we're open 24 hours a day, everyday of the year, ready to help you. With our Emergency Ready Profiles we can stay one step ahead of destruction and be prepared for anything that may come your way. No one plans for a disaster, but you can plan to be "Ready for whatever happens." Another great way to get yourself ready for emergencies is to build a disaster ready bag. Items to place in your kit include;

•  Water
  One gallon, per person, per day, for three days. Keep in air-tight, plastic containers that are easy to access.
•  Food
  Three-day supply of non-perishable foods. Don’t forget food for your pets! Consider finding an emergency food guide for Eating and Cooking When the Power Goes Out.
•  First Aid
  In an emergency, you or a family member may be injured. An adequate First Aid kit can keep a minor injury from turning major. You may want to take a basic first aid class though the Red Cross or online through the National Safety Council. Basic First Aid Items in Your Kit should include:
  • Sterile gloves
  • Sterile dressings
  • Soap and antibiotic towelettes
  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
  • Eye wash solution
  • Thermometer
  • Prescription medications you take every day
  • Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies
  • First Aid book
  • Non-prescription drugs (aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid)
•  Sanitation
  Adequate sanitation is a significant environmental concern after a disaster. When sewer pipes are damaged or the sanitation system goes off-line, entire communities, including people and habitats are at risk. Be prepared to take care of your waste for the same period of time as you’ve prepared food and water.
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Feminine supplies
  • Plastic garbage bags & ties
  • Plastic bucket with tight lid
  • Chlorine bleach
  • Supplies for pet waste
•  Tools & Supplies
  What you need can vary greatly based on where you live, the type of disaster you expect and your family unit. Talk with your family about items they wouldn’t want to be without in an emergency. Here are some basic items that most people will need in a disaster:
  
  • Wrench to turn off gas and water lines
  • Cups, plates and utensils
  • Light source
  • Radio (get one that is USB powered or buy a battery-operated radio and extra batteries)
  • Manual can opener or a utility knife
  • Small fire extinguisher
  • Pliers
  • Duct tape
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Plastic storage container to keep everything in one place