SERVPRO is Your Innovative Leader in Storm Mitigation

12/2/2019 (Permalink)

With the winter season upon us, it is important to be ready for harsher weather. A disaster can strike at a moment’s notice!

Technology is working hard to let us be aware of danger with more time to prepare before it hits! Technology can also be a vital tool in preparing for emergencies or disasters, as well as during or after to stay informed of the situation and in communication with others. From common technology you already use on a day-to-day basis to taking a few extra steps to prepare. Below are a few things that will help you be ready in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Store Information Online

There are many places to store important information securely online. Services like Google Drive and Dropbox offer a free way to store different types of files, from a Word document to images of important documents. It's a good idea to save an electronic version of insurance policies, identification documents, medical records, and information on your pets, if necessary. 

For commercial businesses, SERVPRO of Hardin/Larue Counties can gather all of our your emergency information for you and compile it in an App that can be digitally accessed at any time. 

Follow the News

Stay informed by following agencies such as FEMA, local news channels, and local government, for the most up-to-date information in a disaster situation. 

Mark Yourself Safe

The American Red Cross offers a Safe & Well check-in site to list yourself as safe or find family and friends in situations where communication is difficult to establish. Facebook also has a feature called Safety Check that is activated after natural disasters or a crisis. You will receive a notification from Facebook if you’re located in the affected area at that time.

Get in Touch

Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in your phone and e-mail for communication with family, friends, business contacts, and others whom you may need to get in contact with before, during, or after a disaster.

Charge Up

Keep a portable charger in your car and home in case of an emergency. You may need to recharge this from time to time, but you can also buy solar-powered chargers as well. 

An Emergency READY Profile from SERVPRO of Hardin/Larue Counties, will provide a FREE assessment of your facility to help prepare you, your property, or your business for an any emergency. By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your property or business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. 

Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your property or business. Put help in the palm of your hand with the Ready Plan App.  

Get in touch with SERVPRO of Hardin/Larue Counties today for more information on developing an ERP for your property or business! Call us Today: 270-360-0448