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Steps for Post-Storm Recovery | SERVPRO of Northeast Charlotte
9/19/2023 (Permalink)
Summer storms affecting your property? Call SERVPRO of Northeast Charlotte to restore your space in no time!
The storm season is a long one in the Charlotte area. Strong spring storms that bring a lot of rain transform into severe weather with strong wind, heavy rain and the occasional tornado situation. Each severe weather system also has the potential to cause flooding issues based on the forecasted rain and how dry the ground is.
That’s a lot of opportunity for storm damage during this time of year! Storms can cause significant issues in a short amount of time, so preparing for them in advance is always ideal.
However, that is just not possible in some cases if the storm forms quickly or happens overnight while you are sleeping. Your main priority should be keeping everyone safe, so head to your safe shelter location or the lowest and most interior part of your home to ride out the storm.
Once you head outside and survey the damage, what should you do next? Stay calm and call SERVPRO® of Northeast Charlotte, of course.
Be careful about venturing too far away from your home after the storm passes through. Another one could be forming and heading your way. Stay close to home and have your weather radio or cell phone close at hand as you inspect your home.
This is also the time that you should be checking on your loved ones. A quick text or phone call can reassure you that those that live alone or weren’t home when the storm passed fared OK.
If you have neighbors, a quick check-in on them is also always a good idea. Storms often cause very localized destruction, so their homes may have suffered more damage or the storm may have caused an injury, so checking on everyone around you helps take care of your community.
Now that everyone is safe and accounted for, it’s time to turn your attention to your home. Start by taking photos of any damages you see, and then call SERVPRO of Northeast Charlotte to get the restoration process started.
Your home could have suffered more damage than what is currently visible, so just be careful as you walk around your house. Take note of any loose nails, shattered glass or soggy drywall, and give any damage a wide berth.
You might also have to take some preventive steps to stop the damage from getting worse while you wait for us to arrive. That might include laying tarps over your roof to stop the rain from coming in or boarding up a broken window. We will take care of this when we get there as well, but do what you can in the meantime to protect your things.
We also will work alongside your insurance company to make sure your claim is being processed correctly and accurately. Our goal is to make your recovery process as smooth and as seamless as possible.
We know that suffering storm damage can be scary and frustrating, but we are here for you 24⁄7 to help you overcome any situation you encounter.
If a storm leaves your home damaged, contact us for fast recovery. We’re here 24⁄7 when you need us.