Severe storms can cause water damage!

7/25/2016 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of West Akron if your house gets damage by water damage due to a storm - 330-867-5723!

SEVERE STORMS CAN CAUSE WATER DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME!

Severe weather can happen any time, anywhere. Each year, Americans cope with an average of the following intense storms: 

• 10,000 severe thunderstorms
• 5,000 floods or flash floods
• 1,000 tornadoes
• 2 land falling deadly hurricanes

Approximately 98 percent of all disasters declared emergency by the President are weather related leading to around 500 deaths a year and nearly $15 billion in damage.  Knowing your risk of severe weather, taking action and being an example are just a few steps you can take to be better prepared to save your life and assist in saving lives of others.  

Know Your Risk: The first step to becoming weather ready is to understand the type of weather that can affect where you live and work, and how the weather can impact you, your business, and your family.  Check the weather forecast regularly, obtain a weather radio, and learn about Wireless Emergency Alerts.  Severe weather comes in many forms and your shelter plan should include all types of local hazards.  

Take Action: Take the next step in severe weather preparedness by creating a communication plan for your home and business. Put together or purchase an emergency kit. Keep important information and valuables in safe place.

Be an Example: Once you have taken action to prepare for severe weather, share your story with co-workers and family and friends on Facebook or twitter.  Your preparedness story will inspire others to do the same.  

After severe weather has damaged your home by water damage from flooding, sewage back up or sump pump back up, please call SERVPRO of West Akron for your clean up and restoration. 330-867-5723