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National Preparedness Month

9/17/2020 (Permalink)

This Year's National Preparedness Campaign Contact us for a complimentary Emergency READY Profile for your business or commercial property! As always, stay prepared!

It's National Preparedness Month

Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? It is recognized each September to promote community and family disaster planning. This year’s theme from ready.gov is “Disaster’s Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” Let’s look at some ways you can start planning today.

In Your Home: 

  • Install storm shutters ahead of time to protect windows—temporary board ups with plywood work in a pinch. 
  • Bring valuable items upstairs for protection.
  • During a severe storm, remember to take shelter in a lower-level room away from any windows or doors. 
  • If power is lost, unplug electrical devices and appliances to prevent a power surge once the electricity is restored. 
  • Turn your refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting In case of power loss. Do not eat food that has warmed past 40° F. 
  • Lightning can actually travel through metal pipes and shock on contact- so hold off on the shower if you hear thunder.

At Your Commercial Property:

  • If instructed to do so- turn off all utilities (electric and gas) at the main switches or valves when instructed to do so.
  • Disconnect all electrical equipment, devices and appliances.
  • Raise elevators (if you have them) up from the bottom floor if a major storm is approaching.
  • Board up windows prior to forecasted storm events, such as hurricanes or snow storms.
  • Make sure your server is backed up and safely stored in another location. 
  • Make sure you have a plan in place for employee safety that includes accounting for all, and designating emergency meeting areas.
  • Contact SERVPRO of Plymouth/Wareham to set up an Emergency Response Profile (ERP), which focuses on incident response and disaster recovery.

If storm damage impacts your home or business, call us at SERVPRO of Plymouth/Wareham, 508-746-9500. Our trained technicians can help bring your home back to it’s pre-damaged condition.

To learn more about preparedness, go to www.ready.gov/september

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