How to Prepare Before a Storm

7/21/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Douglasville is your storm damage cleanup expert.

Before a storm strikes, follow these safety measures to ensure your family and home are safe. You’ll also want to prepare an Emergency Supply Kit to get each person through three days should you lose power or have no running water.

Follow these steps to prepare for when a storm hits:

• In warm weather, turn your air conditioning down. In cold weather, turn your heat up. During and after the storm, keep doors and windows closed - you can retain inside temperature for as long as 48 hours.
• Charge your cell phone and other devices that need to be charged.
• Keep freezer doors closed and sealed. Frozen food will keep two or three days in a well-filled freezer.
• Leave a porch or front light on. This helps our crews know when repair work is successful.

Disconnect or turn off any appliances that will start automatically when power is restored to avoid overloading circuits. Hot appliances pose a fire hazard, including:
• Electric space heaters
• Stoves
• Washers and dryers
• TVs
• Microwave ovens
• Computers
• Refrigerators and freezers

* Courtesy of Georgia Power