Communication Plans before a Major Storm or Disaster

8/6/2019 (Permalink)

Here is a bit of information to help your family create a comprehensive plan that will make sure you’re safe if a major event strikes.

Sign Up for Storm Alerts:

Many communities and counties send out text and email alerts during major storms to residents who have signed up with emergency alert systems. These notify residents of storms and other emergencies via telephone, cell phone, and text message when you they need to seek shelter. To find out if there's a system in your area, simply search online for your county or city and the word "alerts." Make sure to add the alerts to children’s cell phones as well.

Have an Evacuation Plan:

Know in advance what the evacuation routes are. You may lose cell phone or GPS service, and traffic could be at a standstill. It’s best to know the fastest way to safety before there’s an emergency.

Select Two Meeting Places

If you’re at work, your kids are at school, and a major tornado strikes your neighborhood, it may not be safe for you to go home. That’s why you need to choose a few spots close to home to meet up, if it’s possible. Choose one spot near your home, such as the neighborhood school or park and only go there if it’s safe. Designate a second spot father outside your immediate area that could shelter you in the interim if necessary.

Placing your trust in SERVPRO for your storm damage needs will reap you benefits that less qualified companies simply cannot deliver. We use state of the art equipment to clean, repair and restore your home and in the process, we also restore you and your family’s peace of mind. Our technicians are highly trained and qualified, current in Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IIICRC) for any procedure needed to bring your home back to the comfortable and comforting refuge you deserve. We also work closely with your insurance company, ensuring that all the work necessary is approved and compensated according to the terms of your policy. Our high standards and relentless drive to do the job on time while meeting local specifications means you and your family will quickly return to the quiet enjoyment of your house and neighborhood. We are not satisfied until you are happily back in your restored dwelling. 

If a storm occurs and you notice damage don’t hesitate to call us at SERVPRO of Elk Grove. (916) 525-1241. We’re available 24/7.