Thunderstorm Preparedness Tips

4/14/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Barrington / North Schaumburg will respond to storm damage emergencies.

SERVPRO of Barrington / North Schaumburg wants residents to stay safe during severe weather events and offers these safety tips from the Federal Emergency Management on thunderstorm safety:

• When you hear thunder, go indoors. A sturdy building is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm
• Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of thunderstorms. Be ready to change plans, if necessary, to be near shelter
• When you receive a thunderstorm warning or hear thunder, go inside immediately
• If indoors, avoid running water or using landline phones. Electricity can travel through plumbing and phone lines
• Protect your property. Unplug appliances and other electric devices
• If boating or swimming, get to land and find a sturdy, grounded shelter or vehicle immediately
• If necessary, take shelter in a car with a metal top and sides. Do not touch anything metal
• Avoid flooded roadways. Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away

SERVPRO of Barrington / North Schaumburg has a team of storm restoration technicians ready to respond 24 hours a day to any storm damage emergency. Call us at 847-526-0090. We’ll restore your storm damage, “Like it never even happened.”