What Can I Do Before a Storm to Limit Its Potential Impact?

2/2/2021 (Permalink)

It is always storm season in Florida. But know SERVPRO is always ready to remediate any flood damage you may incur.

You Can Do Numerous Things Before a Storm to Limit Potential Flood Damage

Surprisingly, what you do immediately before a storm arrives could have a significant impact on how much overall damage your home ultimately suffers.

Whenever a severe weather pattern approaches, you should always be ready to protect your Coral Springs home from flood damage. Some relatively simple steps you can do this include:

• Shutting off your home’s gas, electric, and water utilities to prevent gas explosions and electrical fires and shocks.
• Repairing and sealing foundation cracks to prevent floodwaters from quickly penetrating your ground floor.
• Replacing damaged or missing roof shingles to help safeguard your home from potential roof leaks.
• Clearing clogged gutters and drainage systems so that excess stormwater drains away from your residence.
• Covering windows with plywood or closing and securing storm shutters, so windows are protected from flying debris carried by strong winds.
• Sandbagging the perimeter of your property to keep floodwaters away from your home.

After protecting your property and weathering the storm, contact your helpful SERVPRO of West Coral Springs/West Parkland at (954) 973-4130 for assistance.