Storm Safety for Your Home or Business

4/29/2020 (Permalink)

Monsoons will be here before you know it, and it’s a good time to brush up on some storm safety tips that you can use so you’re not caught off guard.

Monsoons in Arizona

Monsoons can be quite spectacular to behold and are vital to the well-being of the environment, but severe thunderstorms produce dangerously heavy winds and lightning strikes. Sometimes, flash flooding, power outages, and property damage can result from the severe weather. Tragically, every people are injured or killed during this type of storm. Protect yourself and your home or business with these helpful tips.

Prepare During Severe Storm Watches

Arizona news is quite helpful when it comes to letting the public know when a storm is on the way. When a watch is issued, it means that conditions are just right for severe storms to develop. Tune into your radio or TV frequently for up-to-date information, and use this time to prepare for a storm:

• Review the community's emergency warning system and protocols.
• At your place of work, reiterate company policy for severe weather safety.
• Secure loose equipment or furnishings around your building or home.
• Reschedule outdoor events for better weather.

Once a warning is in effect, your preparations will improve safety throughout your home or business

Stay Inside Until the Storm Passes

Most storms move on within an hour or so. Regardless of how long the storm takes to pass or subside, plan to stay put until the high winds, lightning, and heavy rain or hail are over. While waiting for the danger to pass, take appropriate safety precautions:

• Shutter doors and windows and stay away from windows, glass doors, and skylights.
• Avoid standing near electrical equipment, including electrical telephones.
• Move away from plumbing systems.

Listen to official weather updates

Experts recommend waiting about 30 minutes after you hear the last clap of thunder before leaving the safety of your home or business. While it may seem like “just a monsoon storm”, lightning and other situations caused by the storm can do you harm, so don’t take unnecessary chances.

Know who to contact if you experience storm damage

Every year we see images of fallen trees on homes, roofs collapsing on buildings, and home or office flooding. It’s good to have a reputable storm remediation company’s information on hand so you can get help recovering quickly. SERVPRO of Central Phoenix specializes in storm damage cleanup and restoration. Available 24/7, we can help you get your home or office back to normal. Contact us at (602) 386-4268 to get the help you need quickly.