How to Prevent Winter Storm Damage to Your New London Home

1/25/2023 (Permalink)

How Do I Prevent Winter Storm Damage To My New London Home?

As a savvy New London homeowner, you know it’s best to be prepared ahead of time. Debris, power outages, and standing water can create dangerous situations during stormy weather. 

Let’s discuss ways to prevent and handle any damage you may experience.

What Are Some Important Measures I Can Take For My New London Home?

• Safety should be everyone’s top priority. Whether you’re considering the well-being of your loved ones or your workforce, consider these safety steps to help you ensure no one gets hurt by damages from a winter storm. If you or a loved one are over 65 years old, place an easy-to-read thermometer in an indoor location where you will see it frequently. Our ability to feel a change in temperature decreases with age. Older adults are more susceptible to health problems caused by cold weather. Check the temperature of your home often during the winter months.

• Weatherproof your home. Insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls so your water supply will be less likely to freeze. Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows and insulate walls and attic. Install storm or thermal-pane windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside. Repair roof leaks and cut away tree branches that could fall on your home or other structure during a storm.

• Have your chimney or flue inspected yearly if you plan to use a fireplace or wood stove for emergency heating. Ask your local fire department to recommend an inspector or find one online.

• Install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector. If you use a fireplace, wood stove, or kerosene heater, install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector near the area to be heated. Test them monthly and replace batteries twice a year. Keep a multipurpose, dry-chemical fire extinguisher nearby. All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside. 

• Each winter season, have your furnace system and vent checked by a qualified technician to ensure they are functioning correctly. 

How Can SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties Help Me Get Back To Normal After A Winter Storm?

SERVPRO specializes in storm damage recovery, and we are equipped to handle these events at a moment’s notice. 

• Our personnel have been trained and have all the necessary training to assist in a storm event. 
• Every crew member has experienced a storm event in the past, so our team knows what to do. 
• Our warehouse is well-stocked with equipment that can meet all your needs. 
• The past few decades have seen a rapid advancement in the technology and techniques used in the restoration industry. These advancements allow SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties Professionals to restore a property to preloss condition quickly, reliably, and more effectively.

Cleaning up after a significant weather event can be challenging. Here at SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties, we manage all kinds of damage to your New London home so you can get back to normal as soon as possible. We handle storm damage restoration, water damage, and mold remediation and prevention.

This franchise is independently owned and operated.