Preparing for Strong Storms on the West Coast | SERVPRO of Federal Way

6/22/2024 (Permalink)

Was your home hit by an unexpected, disastrous storm? SERVPRO of Federal Way is here for the rescue. Call us now for a quick restoration!

Severe weather comes in all shapes and sizes around our community, and it can cause some pretty significant damage to our homes and businesses when it does come to town. Rain and wind are typically the largest threats that we face, but we can also experience hail and even the occasional strong snowstorm. 

Mother Nature often has a mind of her own, so it can be tricky to plan for exact weather scenarios, but there are things you can do ahead of time to reduce your risk of suffering from severe storm damage. 

Getting Prepared for Inclement Weather

The first thing you need to do is make sure your alert systems are ready to go to work for you. The best way you can stay safe is to know what is coming your way! 

Keep your phone charged, and keep an eye on the forecast every day. As soon as a watch is issued, head outside and start to get some things tidied up. Move yard clutter inside the garage, tie down trampolines and grills and remove any dead branches or yard debris away from your property. 

If you have invested in storm shutters, make sure they are shut and locked and then head inside once the storm starts to arrive. Stay away from windows and find the lowest part of your home to wait out the weather. Check the forecast frequently or keep your weather radio tuned in so you always know what is going on. 

Once the storm starts to roll on, you might think the coast is clear to get up and move around. Check the forecast one more time before leaving your safe shelter location. 

Storms often come in waves, and the next may be on the horizon! When the entire threat has passed, use caution when walking around your home. Some storm damage may be obvious, but things like broken glass can be widespread and create a hazard in your entire room. 

Where SERVPRO® Can Help 

One of the benefits of working with a local company is that we watch the same weather reports and experience the same weather as you do! The only difference is that we start gathering teams and making plans as soon as a 

strong storm is predicted. That way, we can easily respond to calls for help and we can assist our community right away. 

Our first goal when we arrive at your house is to secure the rest of your home to prevent further damage. We will lay down tarps, board up windows and make sure the elements can no longer continue to cause damage. After that, we will get right to work on your restoration! 

We will start by drying out and restoring your possessions, removing excess moisture and tackling repairs. No storm damage situation is too large or too destructive for us to handle, so let us help you recover after the next storm comes through the Federal Way community.

Storm damage can happen in the blink of an eye. Call SERVPRO of Federal Way right away for a faster recovery!