What to Expect During Hurricane Season: How to Prepare Your Business and Home

6/16/2022 (Permalink)

Blog Summary: Minimize stress and the potential damage by knowing what to expect and how to prepare. Home and business owners can take several preventative measures in advance, and quick action steps following a storm can lessen recovery stress. 

Hurricane season can be scary, especially for inexperienced Texans. When adequately prepared, home and business owners can minimize damages, reduce stress, and efficiently manage recovery. Contact SERVPRO of West Fort Worth, TX, about hurricane water damage cleanup. 

Before the Storm

Preparation is key! Proper preparation to prevent and handle storm damages can physically, emotionally, and financially make a difference. Home and business owners can:

•       Verify or update insurance coverage.
•       Stay informed with storm updates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Hurricane Center, etc.
•       Prepare multiple plans for shelter in place and evacuation.
•       Inform family or friends of those plans in case communication methods go down.
•       Stock emergency kits with enough first aid gear, food, and water to last each person three days.
•       Clear outside debris, including rain gutters, landscaping, and items not tied down.
•       Check windows and doors for cracks in the framework, seals, or glass and repair with caulking.
•       Reinforce garage and exterior entryways with sandbags.
•       Board up windows.
•       Move valuables to a higher location.

During the Storm

Do not rush to leave the shelter location. Stay inside and wait for confirmation that it is safe to go outside. If evacuated out of the area, do not rush to return home.

Follow all safety procedures in the event of power loss or flooding. Follow backup generator procedures and do not operate generators indoors. Shut off power if flooding is likely.

After the Storm

Hurricanes are scary, and cleanup can be extensive. Take a breath, remain calm, stay safe, and begin damage assessment as soon as possible.

Be aware of hazardous conditions. Do not enter a home with broken, loose, or damaged electrical lines. Stay away from floodwaters and boil all drinking water until hurricane water cleanup measures are complete.

Take detailed photos of the damage for insurance purposes. 

Contact emergency water restoration services immediately. Hundreds of other homes and businesses will be doing the same. Reaching out for assistance as soon as possible is crucial for quick repairs.

While waiting for hurricane water damage cleanup, take care of minor damages such as removing dangerous debris or discarding unsalvageable. If restoration services cannot arrive for a few days, perform temporary repairs to damaged furniture, appliances, windows, and doors.

Restoration Services

Most home and business owners will reach out to multiple restoration companies such as water restoration companies, mold remediation companies, and fire restoration companies. SERVPRO of West Fort Worth is a one-stop-shop for those services and more, including:

•       Residential water cleanup
•       Commercial Water damage restoration
•       Fire damage restoration
•       Biohazard cleanup
•       Mold removal
•       Commercial cleaning services

SERVPRO of West Fort Worth is a family-owned and -operated damage restoration company serving the Fort Worth area, including Azle, TX. The team offers free consultations and provides 24-hour emergency services. The technicians are highly trained and qualified, using only the most advanced equipment in the restoration industry.

Contact Team Shaw of SERVPRO of West Fort Worth at (817)-560-3086 for emergency water restoration, including hurricane water damage cleanup.