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Storm Season Is Here. Is Your House Ready? | SERVPRO of North Oklahoma City
9/19/2023 (Permalink)
Have you been impacted by the unusual summer storm season? SERVPRO of North Oklahoma City has your back when you experience flood and water damage.
We are no strangers to storms here in Oklahoma City! That’s why it’s not uncommon for multiple games at the Women’s College World Series, held here each May and June, to be disrupted or delayed due to weather. And why we’re accustomed to weather reports regularly interrupting our TV-viewing with reports about tornadoes in the area around us.
Because of that, it’s important to take precautions to prepare your house to withstand stormy conditions. After all, no one has the time or the desire to deal with storm damage. Wondering where to begin? Start with the steps outlined below.
Preparing your home for storms doesn’t have to be a daunting task to complete. Many storm-proofing measures can be effortlessly integrated into your daily routine or your monthly household maintenance list.
Your preparation efforts should be twofold—focusing both on the area around your home and on the structure of your house. Start from the outside.
As you do your weekly lawn work, keep a close eye on your trees. If any branches are dead or dying, trim them. The last thing you need is for them to become projectiles during a storm! Clear your gutters of leaves, branches and other debris often, too.
If you have patio furniture or other objects that stay outside all the time, be sure that they’re tied down or secured in some way. Like tree branches, these items can also go flying when winds are strong.
You should also look around your home’s structure to ensure it’s fortified against storm damage. Look for missing shingles on the roof or gaps that need to be re-caulked, and make sure that your windows are sealed to protect against water leaking inside.
While many storm preparations can be done without sustaining additional costs, investing some money in upgrades can pay off when it comes to protecting your house and family.
In our storm-prone area, many homes have storm shutters that can protect against damage during inclement weather. You may also want to install stronger, higher-grade windows, as well as gutter guards to keep your gutters clean and clear.
If you live in a mobile home or have a modular structure on your property, ensure it has tie-downs designed to hold it securely to the ground. And in the event of a severe storm, seek shelter elsewhere, since intense winds can pick up any building without a foundation.
When storm damage strikes, SERVPRO of North Oklahoma City is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to restore your home.