Get Your Home Ready for Tornado Season

3/29/2021 (Permalink)

Storm season is right around the corner. Contact SERVPRO of Fulton if you experience any damage to your home.

Did you know that 60 tornadoes touched down in Georgia in 2019, according to the most recently available statistics?

Indeed, we aren’t the most tornado-prone state in the country. (That 2019 distinction went to Texas.) But tornadoes are a common enough occurrence in our area that it’s smart to plan for what you’ll do if one touches down nearby.

As with most things, planning makes a big difference. To best protect your property and your loved ones, prepare for a tornado before the season starts, so you can rest assured you’re ready to weather the storms.

Tornado Preparations to Consider

If your family doesn’t already have an emergency kit containing items like your medications, copies of important documents, water and flashlights, it’s smart to start building that now. If it’s ready, you’ll have it when you need it.

Here are a few other things to consider:

Know where your safe room is. This is vital because if a tornado is headed toward your home, you may have only minutes to prepare. Choose a secure, windowless room on the bottom floor of your home.

Keep supplies in your safe room. It’s a good idea to have some bottled water and snacks, as well as a radio, in your safe room. You may want to leave your emergency kit here, too.

Understand your coverage. This step is a simple call to your insurance agent. You’ll want to know exactly what your insurance policy covers in the event of a tornado and decide if you need additional coverage.

If a fire, flood or any other cause damage to your home, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help you.