After the Storm

9/22/2017 (Permalink)

Be careful to take certain precautions after the store has passed.  Damage to your home can have a dramatic, emotional impact, and it's best to have a plan before the store strikes on how to proceed when it's over.  Having a plan, and being aware of certain risks, will minimize the threat to you or your family.

Keep these tips in mind:

• Have a portable radio with fresh batteries on hand, and stay tuned to local news organizations for important announcements, bulletins and instructions.
• Remember that you may not have immediate access to your home.  Roads could be blocked and power lines could be down.
• Make sure you have current identification.
• Avoid driving as roads may be blocked.
• Avoid sight-seeing or entering a storm affected area
• Avoid downed power lines
• Avoid metal fences and other metal objects
• Do NOT use matches in a store affected area until all gas lines are checked for leaks - keep flashlights and plenty of batteries on hand.
• Use a camera to record thoroughly any damage done to you home before any repairs are attempted.
• In certain areas, the flooding rains that accompany a store can create pest problems.  Be aware of potential pest problems in your area., such as mice, rats, insects or snakes that may have "come with the storm".
• Use your phone only for emergencies.
• Assume the water is not safe and use properly store water.

These are just a few ideas to be thinking about before and after a server storm hits.