Increase Your Preparedness Before Severe Weather Strikes | SERVPRO® of Rapid City

5/21/2020 (Permalink)

If your home has been impacted by storm damage, SERVPRO of Rapid City will respond quickly to assist in any repairs.

When a thunderstorm is in the area, it is difficult to determine how much damage will be done. Storms can be unpredictable in their patterns, causing severe damage in one area and no damage in another. For this reason, it is important to always be prepared when storms are in the forecast, as you never know what the outcome will be.

By being aware of weather notice terms, making sure your household is ready and having reliable access to weather updates, you can be as prepared as possible for a severe storm to come through the area.

Be Aware of Weather Notice Terms

The notices issued by local weather officials are a helpful way to receive pertinent information regarding your threat level and the next steps to take toward safety. The issuance of a severe weather watch means to stand by and stay informed—conditions point to severe weather occurring, but it has not yet begun. When a severe weather warning is issued, that means that severe weather is active in the area and you should take the appropriate actions to get to safety and stay in place.

Make Sure Your Household Is Ready

While you may not think of an emergency kit as something you use during storms, it is actually a great thing to have on hand. Electricity will often go out, making non-perishable food, filtered water, flashlights and batteries must-haves. It is also wise to make sure you have simple medical supplies handy. You should also designate a safe spot to hunker down while the storm is in your area, such as a bathroom or ground floor hallway, to protect your family from the elements.

Have Reliable Access to Weather Updates

Though our cell phones have revolutionized the way we receive news and important updates about the world, they are not as useful in the event of severe weather. Because cell reception can be faulty during severe weather and electrical outages can render phones without a full charge useless, it is best to have another way to access weather updates. A NOAA Weather Radio is a smart solution for this that you can keep in your disaster kit at all times.

If your home has been impacted by storm damage, we are here for you. You can contact us ²⁴⁄₇ to get a quick response to your home’s damages.