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The Steps to Get Ready for Summer Storms | SERVPRO of Buffalo/Tonawanda
7/19/2023 (Permalink)
Have you been impacted by the unusual summer storm season? SERVPRO of Buffalo/Tonawanda has your back when you experience flood and water damage.
Wind, rain, hail, tornadoes and flash flooding are all common threats when it comes to severe weather in the summer. While each situation can range in severity, you still need to prepare for them in order to avoid widespread home damage.
Taking steps to protect your home includes everyday maintenance and regular cleaning tasks, but it also includes storm preparation.
In the summertime, we need to be prepared for strong winds, heavy rain and the appearance of quickly developing tornadoes. The best way to weather through a storm is by ensuring the outside of your house and your property are ready for the weather!
Check out our tips below for preparing your home for incoming storms and incorporate them into your weekly routine.
Protecting your home from storms doesn’t have to take a lot of extra work. You are already accomplishing many storm preparation tasks just by keeping up with your yard work and regular home maintenance tasks.
Trimming your trees and removing dead branches or limbs from your property can help reduce your risk of suffering an impact from a fallen tree or projectile. You should also make it a point to clean your gutters regularly so the rain that does fall has a place to go that is not on your roof or near your foundation.
You should also prioritize walking around your property to check for signs of water damage. Gaps or cracks along your window panes or deteriorating caulk lines should be fixed right away, and don’t ignore broken or missing shingles, as a single missing shingle can lead to widespread water issues.
Once your property is secured, your home is ready to be protected from severe weather. If you want to take it one step further, investing in certain products can help make your home even more resistant to storm damage.
Installing storm shutters in front of your windows can help protect them from breaking during high winds and from anything thrown about your yard. You can also invest in triple-pane windows to give you an added layer of protection. If you live in a heavily wooded area, consider installing gutter guards to help keep debris from clogging up your gutter system.
If you have a shed or outbuilding on your property, you could add reinforcements to the roof to help secure it in a storm or install gutters along the roof line to ensure everything stays dry inside.
Once you and your home are ready, tune in to the local weather forecast every day and follow all watches, warnings and alerts. Storm damage is unpredictable, so we are here to help you recover if the next storm causes damage to any part of your home.
Was your home damaged in a storm? Call us at SERVPRO of Buffalo/Tonawanda to start restoration, 24⁄7.