If A Storm Hits: Be Prepared.

4/3/2019 (Permalink)

Be Prepared with a Storm Emergency Checklist

Storms can cause damage fast and require you and your family to seek shelter or leave your home. It is important to be prepared if this happens. Having an emergency plan as well as an emergency kit can help. Be prepared for storm damage by keeping necessary items centrally located in your home. Take the time to ensure that everyone in your family is aware of the "kit." Periodically check your kit to see that batteries operate properly. The following is a list of items that are suggested to keep on hand:

• Water (one gallon per person per day)

• Food (non-perishable 3-day supply)

• Manual can opener

•Battery operated radio, preferably a NOAA Weather Radio

• Flashlight and extra batteries

• First aid kit Whistle to signal for help

• Dust masks

• Plastic sheeting, garbage bags and duct tape

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

•Important documents (copies of insurance policies, identification & bank account information)

• Cash Fire extinguisher

• Matches in a waterproof container

Please follow our tips outlined in the Water & Storm Damage Tips—Until Help Arrives Guide to protect yourself and your property.

SERVPRO of Blackwood/Gloucester Township is locally owned and operated—we are a part of the community. We are also part of a national network of over 1,700 Franchises, which enables us to respond quicker with more resources. For major storms and disasters, we can call upon special Disaster Recovery Teams strategically located throughout the country.