Thunderstorm Safety & How to Prepare- Tips from you neighbors at SERVPRO West Riverside City

11/21/2018 (Permalink)

Last months thunderstorms inspired us here at SERVPRO of West Riverside to share some thunderstorm safety information and give some tips on how to prepare for a storm.

Did you know SERVPRO of West Riverside City is a proud partner with the American Red Cross? According to the Red Cross, A thunderstorm is considered severe if it produces wind gusts of at least 58 miles per hour. Every thunderstorm produces lightning, which kills more people each year than tornadoes or hurricanes. Heavy rain from thunderstorms can cause flash flooding, and high winds can damage homes and blow down tree and utility poles - causing widespread power outages.

WATCH vs. WARNING

Watch: Severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area

Warning: Severe weather has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property.

Be Prepared

Learn about your local community’s emergency warning system for severe thunderstorms

Pick a safe place in your home for household members to gather during a thunderstorm This should be away from windows, skylights and glass doors that could be broken by strong winds or hail

Make a list of items to bring inside in the event of a severe thunderstorm

Make trees and shrubbery more wind resistant by keeping them trimmed and removing damaged branches

Protect your animals by ensuring that any outside buildings that house them are protected in the same way as your home

Make Preparedness Kit

Water—one gallon per person, per day

Food—non-perishable, easy-to-prepare

Flashlight

Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)

Extra batteries

First aid kit

Medications (7-day supply) and medical items

Multi-purpose tool

Sanitation & personal hygiene items

Copies of personal documents

Cell phone with chargers

Family & emergency contact information

Extra cash

Final Step

Call SERVPRO of West Riverside City at 951.351.8033 if your home or business experiences damages from a storm. We have the resources to handle any size disaster.

There's a reason they say we are "Faster to any Disaster!"

For more information, visit the Red Cross website: Red Cross website

If you have a fire or water emergency, please call us now at (951) 351-8033

Thunderstorm Safety & How to Prepare- Tips from you neighbors at SERVPRO West Riverside City

Last months thunderstorms inspired us here at SERVPRO of West Riverside to share some thunderstorm safety information and give some tips on how to prepare for a storm.

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