24/7 Emergency ServiceStorms are a coming.....
1/6/2022 (Permalink)
This photo shows a first aid kit.
Santa and the New Year are coming and with them winter storms. Now is the time to prepare for the coming harsh winter weather. Heavy snow, ice dams, and strong winds can really take a toll on your house
Frozen pipes are the number one casualty of cold weather as pipe bursts can lead to thousands of dollars in flood damage. Wrapping basement and crawl space pipes with insulation is an easy solution to help prevent this. If temperatures dip below freezing, help your pipes out by opening cabinet doors to allow warm air to flow around them; let your faucet drip just a bit to keep water moving. Also turning off the water to outside faucets is a good idea.
Having a generator to keep your fridge, heating system, and lights running in case of power outages. Research to find out what sort of generator would suit your needs. Consult a professional electrician before installing and NEVER run a gas generator inside.
Protect your family while keeping them warm! Carbon monoxide detectors will alert you of any potential problems and should be installed on each floor of your home.
Make sure your gutters and drains aren’t being clogged with leaves or debris. A regular cleaning can help to avoid cracking gutters, ice dam buildup, or melting snow leaking into your basement. Also make sure your sump pump is functioning properly.
Take care to trim overhanging branches away from your roof or hire a tree service to remove any threatening branches.
Having an emergency kit will help keep your family safe. Go-to items should be, non-perishable food, bottled water, a car or solar charger for phones, flashlights, batteries, radio, sleeping bags, and extra cash. Make sure any medications or first-aid supplies are included as well. If you don’t have the time for a DIY kit, the Red Cross online store sells pre-made emergency kits.
But if disaster strikes in spite of your preparation’s remember that SERVPRO of Dubuque has the trained professionals to responded quickly and have your home "Like it never even happened."
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