Recent Storm Damage Posts
Storm damage in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser
8/26/2020 (Permalink)
When storm damage strikes your Northeast Ontario/Kaiser area home, we are Here To Help.
Thunderstorms are beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. They can cause severe damage to your home and property in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser. Thunderstorms include lightning and can:
- Include winds over 50 MPH
- Create hail
- Cause flash floods
- Cause tornadoes
In most places, a thunderstorm can happen at any time of the year and at any time of the day.
SERVPRO® of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser knows you cannot prevent a thunderstorm, but you can prepare:
- Know the risk for thunderstorms in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser
- Sign up for your community’s warning system
- Cut down or trim trees that may fall on your home or office
- Install surge protectors, lightning rods, or a lightning protection system
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser repeats the warning, “When thunder roars, go indoors”. You don’t have to wait for the thunder. If there is a thunderstorm warning, go inside. Once there:
- Unplug appliances
- Do not use landline phones in office or home
- Pay attention to alerts and warnings
If you can’t get inside a building:
- If you are swimming or in a boat, get to land immediately. Find shelter
- If you are in a car, don’t touch anything metal
- “Turn around. Don’t Drown. '' Avoid flooded roads. 6 inches of moving water can knock you down. One foot of moving water can sweep away your car.
A lightning strike during a thunderstorm can leave a wake of destruction in its path. This can range from minor electrical issues to fire damage. Lightning is also a major cause of injury or death from weather-related dangers. Most people survive being hit by lightning, but they often have long-term problems.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser is independently owned and operated.
Links:
https://www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1527866280447-8ee0ba123e9a7b91c75b97dfb62cb657/ThunderStorm_May2018.pdf
Be prepared for power outages from storms in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser
8/26/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser is the team to trust.
Managing Without Power in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser has seen storm damage lead to power outages.
A power outage can:
- Disrupt communication
- Make transportation difficult
- Shut down water pipes
- Close businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, banks, ATMS, other services
- Lead to food spoilage
- Lead to contaminated water
- Disable medical devices
During a power outage in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser, be sure to:
- Keep freezer & refrigerator doors closed. It will reduce the chance of food spoilage
- User generators only outdoors and away from windows
- Disconnect appliances/electronics. Power surges can destroy equipment
- Have already set up plan to refrigerate medicines
- For people who use power wheelchairs, have a backup battery. You may also need a manual chair
- The local power company should already know that someone in your home relies on medical devices
- Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home or business
- If travel is safe, go to another location for proper heating or cooling
- Check on your neighbors.
Links:
https://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/poweroutage/index.html
Rely on SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser to Restore Belongings
7/20/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser won’t let family mementos get swept away
Not Only Buildings
When storms hit Kaiser, it is not just the buildings that are damaged. Water from rain or hail can soak business equipment, family mementos, furniture, and fixtures. Fierce winds or lightning can leave building interiors exposed to the outside. SERVPRO® of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser is available 24 hours a day, every single day of the year, to handle emergencies. Call (909) 390-0238, and a team will meet you on-site, ready to stop the existing damage from spreading and to prevent further damage.
Restoration is better than Replacement
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser is part of the community. We know that families and businesses need to keep costs down, so we favor restoration over replacement. We also know that families don’t want to lose the furniture they bought together, and that photographs are worth more than the paper they’re printed on.
Restoration is often Possible
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser investigates each item to determine whether it is definitely restorable, possibly restorable, or a definite loss. They document all of the decisions, and go over the items with the residents or business owners.
Restoration is possible more often than most people guess. SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser offers document and photograph drying. Restoration teams include experts in restoring hardwood, marble, and fine textiles. Technicians can even dry out electronics and specialized equipment, making them usable once more.
It’s Easy to Find SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser! Call us at (909) 390-0238 or
check us out on our website.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser is Independently Owned and Operated.
Link:
https://www.SERVPROnortheastontariokaiser.com/
There’s no job too large or too small for SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/ Kaiser
7/13/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser knows that it does rain in California
Storms aren’t likely in and around Los Angeles during the summer, but still possible. Whatever the season, storms can cause problems for homes and businesses in Kaiser. If rain or wind or lightning causes damage, call SERVPRO® of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser at (909) 390-0238.
If disasters ever start keeping to 9:00 to 5:00 schedules, so will the emergency services at SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser. Don’t worry about the time or the day. SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser responds immediately and will send an emergency team when disaster strikes.
A major storm that blasts into a neighborhood or even the entire city is not too much for SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser because it is part of a nation-wide network. There are over 1,700 independent franchises across the country. In addition, there are disaster recovery teams for major storms and other catastrophic events. These teams mobilize quickly to start recovery from floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and tropical storms.
It’s clear that no job is too large for SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser. At the same time, no job is too small. If a storm floods a kitchen or scorches part of a conference room, homeowners and business operators can count on us.
Remember to call (909) 390-0238.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser is independently owned and operated.
Link:
https://www.SERVPROnortheastontariokaiser.com/
Thunderstorm preparedness in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser
5/26/2020 (Permalink)
Although you cannot prevent thunderstorms, you can prepare for them.
Thunderstorms are beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. They can cause severe damage to your home and property in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser. Thunderstorms include lightning and can:
- Include winds over 50 MPH
- Create hail
- Cause flash floods
- Cause tornadoes
In most places, a thunderstorm can happen at any time of the year, and at any time of the day.
SERVPRO® of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser knows you cannot prevent a thunderstorm, but you can prepare:
- Know the risk for thunderstorms in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser
- Sign up for your community’s warning system
- Cut down or trim trees that may fall on your home or office
- Install surge protectors, lightning rods, or a lightning protection system
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser repeats the warning, “When thunder roars, go indoors”. You don’t have to wait for the thunder. If there is a thunderstorm warning, go inside. Once there:
- Unplug appliances
- Do not use landline phones in office or home
- Pay attention to alerts and warnings
If you can’t get inside a building:
- If you are swimming or in a boat, get to land immediately. Find shelter
- If you are in a car, don’t touch anything metal
- “Turn around. Don’t Drown. '' Avoid flooded roads. 6 inches of moving water can knock you down. One foot of moving water can sweep away your car.
A lightning strike during a thunderstorm can leave a wake of destruction in its path. This can range from minor electrical issues to fire damage. Lightning is also a major cause of injury or death from weather-related dangers. Most people survive being hit by lightning, but they often have long-term problems.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser is independently owned and operated.
Links:
https://www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1527866280447-8ee0ba123e9a7b91c75b97dfb62cb657/ThunderStorm_May2018.pdf
Be prepared for power outages from storms in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser
5/26/2020 (Permalink)
When storms cause damage, call SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser to help.
Managing Without Power in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser
SERVPRO of Northeast Ontario/Kaiser has seen storm damage lead to power outages.
A power outage can:
- Disrupt communication
- Make transportation difficult
- Shut down water pipes
- Close businesses, grocery stores, gas stations, banks, ATMS, other services
- Lead to food spoilage
- Lead to contaminated water
- Disable medical devices
During a power outage in Northeast Ontario/Kaiser, be sure to:
- Keep freezer & refrigerator doors closed. It will reduce the chance of food spoilage
- User generators only outdoors and away from windows
- Disconnect appliances/electronics. Power surges can destroy equipment
- Have already set up a plan to refrigerate medicines
- For people who use power wheelchairs, have a backup battery. You may also need a manual chair
- The local power company should already know that someone in your home relies on medical devices
- Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home or business
- If travel is safe, go to another location for proper heating or cooling
- Check on your neighbors.
Links:
https://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/poweroutage/index.html
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