Severe Weather Safety

7/11/2020 (Permalink)

Will you be ready for a severe storm?

Severe weather can happen any time, any where. According to the NOAA, each year, Americans cope with an average of the following intense storms:

• 10,000 severe thunderstorms
• 5,000 floods or flash floods
• 1,300 tornadoes
• 2 land falling deadly hurricanes

Approximately 98% of all presidentially declared disasters are weather related, leading to around 650 deaths per year and nearly $15 billion in damage. (noaa.gov) Knowing your risks of server weather, taking action and being an example are just a few steps you can take to be better prepared to save your life and assist in saving the lives of others.

Know your Risk.

The first step to becoming weather ready is to understand the type of hazardous weather that can affect you where you live and work and how the weather can impact you, your business and your family. Check the weather forecast regularly, obtain a NOAA Weather Radio and learn about Wireless Emergency Alerts in your area. Severe weather comes in many forms and your shelter plan should include all types of local hazard scenarios.

Take Action.

Take the next step in severe weather preparedness by creating a communications plan for your home and business. Put together or purchase an emergency kit. Keep important papers and valuables in a safe place.

Be an example.

Once you have taken action to prepare for sever weather, share your story with family members, co-workers and friends on social media. Your preparedness efforts may inspire others to do the same.

Give us a call at SERVPRO of North Rowan County/Salisbury at 704-925-1019 to discuss how we can help your business to prepare for severe weather with an Emergency Ready Profile (ERP). Having an ERP in place for your facility can help minimize business interruption in the event of a disaster. We can help you be “Ready for whatever happens!”