Storm Preparation During a Power Outage

1/31/2020 (Permalink)

When a storm hits, it is common to experience a power outage that can last anywhere from hours to days.  It is important to have an emergency kit prepared for when this happens.  Stocking up on food, water and other supplies will eliminate some of the stress of the situation and keep you and your family safe until the storm and power outage is over.

The American Red Cross stresses the importance of an emergency kit in your home.  However, only half of homeowners in the United States are reported to own one.

The supplies you collect in your storm emergency kit should last a minimum of five days for everyone in your home.  The most critical supplies are listed below:

• Bottled water
• Non-perishable food
• Battery-operated radio and clock
• Flashlights
• Can opener
• List of emergency phone numbers
• First aid kit

The storm restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Cecil County are always prepared to repair and restore your home from storm damage.  We also offer an Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) for businesses in our local area that includes important information such as emergency contacts, building access information and other critical elements of an emergency plan.

If your home or business is affected by storm damage, contact our team at 410-620-3322. We are here to help make the damage “Like it never even happened.”