Get your emergency storm kit ready!

12/15/2021 (Permalink)

An emergency kit can keep you ready for a long loss of power!

Cold weather, snow, and ice storms can cause severe damage to your home or business. When disasters like these strike, immediate action is necessary to prevent additional damage to your property. SERVPRO is always here to help and give you tips on a basic emergency kit in case the unpredictable happens.
In a year filled with the unexpected, one thing that 2021 has shown us is to always be prepared. Here are some basics you should have in your emergency storm kit.

Basic emergency supply kit should include these recommended items:

• Water (one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation)
•  Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
• Flashlight
• First aid kit
• Extra batteries
• Whistle (to signal for help)
• Dust Mask (to help filter contaminated air)
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape (To shelter in place)
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
• Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
• Manual can opener (for food)
• Local maps
• Cell Phone with chargers and a backup battery

If winter storms have you dealing with unprecedented disaster, give us a call. We're faster to any disaster and ready to take your call 24/7. Give us a call at (616) 647-4300.