Des Moines Business Disaster Preparedness Plan - Storm

12/15/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Des Moines NW is in the business of helping you with your restoration needs, big or small, but believe it or not, a lot of our work is directly related to the weather.

As you know, the change in seasons bring about different temperatures and weather events, all of which can cause damage to your home. The falling temperatures during winter months can cause pipes to burst. Winter blizzards with snow and ice can cause exterior or interior damage. Melting snow & spring showers can cause basement flooding. Summer severe weather includes severe thunderstorms, tornadoes or new to many a “derecho” with caused damage to homes and business’ across the Midwest. SERVPRO of Des Moines NW is here to promote preparedness for your home or business but how do YOU know when to be ready and what to expect?

Luckily, there are people out there who CAN predict the weather. The National Weather Service is a great resource to find out how to properly prepare for storms and what to expect from each storm event.  The National Weather Service also provides alerts and warnings for all hazards through a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Receivers (NWR). (For more information on weather receivers visit https://www.weather.gov/media/pah/Skywarn/noaaweatherradiobrochure.pdf)

SERVPRO of Des Moines NW also recommends signing up for emergency alerts and notifications that your community might offer. In the case of an emergency, having the FEMA and American Red Cross app on your android or IOS might also be extremely helpful. They provide information about finding shelter, providing first aid, and seeking assistance for recovery.

Your friends at SERVPRO of Des Moines NW want to help keep you and your family safe in the event of severe weather. When disaster strikes, please know that SERVPRO of Des Moines is here to help make it “like it never happened.” Keep us in your emergency contacts at 515-986-3711.