Hurricane Preparedness Week - Determine Your Risk

5/9/2021 (Permalink)

May 9 - 15, 2021 is Hurricane Preparedness Week - Determine Your Risk

Threats from hurricanes vary widely depending on where you live. It's not just those on the coast who can experience life-threatening impacts. 

Take some time now to evaluate what you need to do to protect your home and family - before that first storm hits.

Hurricanes can wreak havoc on the coastlines but also affect inland areas. Watch for storm surges along the coast and inland flooding due to heavy rainfall, as well as tornadoes, strong wind, rip currents and large waves.

If you experience flooding from heavy rainfall the professionals at SERVPRO of Benton, Jasper, Newton & Southern Lake Counties can help clean up the water damage and restore your home.

Evaluate your personal risk for hurricanes, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review and update, if necessary, your insurance policies. Make a list of supplies you will need and prepare your home for the upcoming hurricane season.

For more information on hurricanes and hurricane safety, visit the National Weather Service