Any Which Way the Wind Blows

1/14/2022 (Permalink)

If you have ever lived in North Carolina, have family in the state, or have been fortunate enough to visit ole Tar Heel country, then you are aware of the absolute beauty the mild weather adds to the seasons! However, with the good comes the bad! If any of the above is true, then you also know that North Carolina is no stranger to severe winter and summer weather. Currently, the Durham, NC area is bracing for a winter storm headed our way! Winter storms can present countless problems from freezing temperatures that cause leaky pipes to burst and create water damage, to strong winds and down power lines that lead to no working electricity or heat! The National Weather Service provides great tips for preparation for not only severe winter weather but severe weather for all seasons! Severe weather is all but synonymous for Eastern, NC under which the residents of South Durham fall. The CDC

offers a great guide on how your family or workplace can prepare for all types of natural disasters and severe weather as well, while at home or traveling! Some of the most important storm-ready tips to offer the reader are listed below:

Have an Emergency Ready Plan. This is a preparation tool that was developed by SERVPRO

1. for your home or work on what to do in case of an emergency or disaster. This helps your family or business minimize interruptions to daily routines, what to do and what to expect in an emergency, and most importantly provides an immediate plan of action!

2. Get your home ready. Clean your yard and make sure there’s nothing that could cause damage to your home or surrounding structures during the storm. This minimizes the cost of structural damages and casualties.

3. Be prepared to evacuate! This involves making sure that the family or business has a master emergency plan ready to implement. It involves making sure the car is ready before the storm; filling your gas tank and keeping an emergency kit in the car are all tips that help you safely evacuate. Remember to unplug all appliances, and follow recommended emergency routes if you have to evacuate your home or facility.

Lastly, in the unfortunate event, you are faced with storm damage, the professionals at SERVPRO of South Durham work around the clock 24/7 to clean up and restore your property to preloss condition, “Like it never even happened.”