Storm Emergency Kit | SERVPRO® of Stone Mountain / Clarkston

6/11/2019 (Permalink)

Severe weather can happen anytime and anywhere. Being prepared for a severe weather event is critical to staying safe and protecting your property. Severe storm weather causes more than 8 billion dollars in property damage, and many businesses affected by the disasters never reopen. However, with our help, you can be prepared for any disaster.

Know Your Risk.  You need to understand the type of hazardous weather that can affect where you live and work. Your emergency plan should include all types of local hazards because severe weather comes in many forms. In Dekalb County, residents can face thunderstorms/lightning, damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, floods, and even hurricanes.

Take Action.  You need to create a communications plan for your home or business and put together an emergency kit. Remember to keep your important papers and valuables in a safe place.

What should be in your Emergency Kit?

• Water
• Food
• Manual can opener
• Battery operated radio
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle – so you can signal for help
• Clothing
• Dust mask
• Plastic sheeting, garbage bags, and duct tape
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Hygiene items
• Important documents – copies of insurance policies, I.D and bank account information
• Cash
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container

SERVPRO of Stone Mountain / Clarkston is here to help in any event. To prepare for a storm or clean up after one, call 770-496-1976 to protect your Stone Mountain, Tucker, Lithonia, or Clarkston home or business.