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Recovery Tips After the Storm Blows On | SERVPRO of Buffalo/Tonawanda
9/18/2023 (Permalink)
Summer storms affecting your property? Call SERVPRO of Buffalo/Tonawanda to restore your space in no time!
We are no strangers to extreme and strong weather here in the Buffalo area. We all know how to prepare in advance of an incoming storm, but sometimes we don’t always get advanced warning of an impending situation.
Storms can quickly develop across Lake Erie and bring heavy rain, strong winds and really unsafe conditions in a moment’s notice. So even if you do everything right, you may still experience home damage in some form. Once you discover the damage, what do you do?
You call SERVPRO® of Buffalo/Tonawanda, of course! Our team is trained to help you recover quickly and efficiently. In the meantime, follow these tips to navigate your home and to stay safe.
Stay connected to the local authorities even when the storm passes on. We all know that one storm could mean another is on the way. Keep your weather radio handy and be sure that your safe shelter location is ready to use whenever you need it.
Connect with your loved ones to ensure their safety, especially if any of your household members were away when the storm hit. A simple text may be the most reliable way to connect if service is spotty.
Once your family is accounted for, check on your neighbors. Storms can have very distinct paths and while your home may have suffered small damages, your neighbors may not have fared so well.
Take as many photos as you can once you are back at your house. Fresh images of the destruction will help us work alongside your insurance company to ensure the claims process goes smoothly.
Even though the storm has passed, you are not out of the woods when it comes to hazardous situations. Broken glass, loose boards and structural issues may be difficult to navigate, so just be extremely cautious while you are moving about your home. Keep your cell phone nearby and consider wearing sturdy boots and gloves while you get around the wreckage.
Do what you can to prevent further damage while you are waiting for us to arrive, like laying tarps over your belongings or boarding up broken windows. We will take care of this process when we arrive, but taking action quickly may be necessary if it is still raining or really windy.
SERVPRO of Buffalo/Tonawanda will get to work helping you restore and recover from the storm, and we will help make sure your insurance claim goes smoothly. We can even help you navigate any off-site living quarters if you need to live elsewhere during the repairs.
When we say full service, we mean it! We will do whatever we can to help you overcome storm damage and we won’t stop until your home is restored to its preloss condition.
If a storm leaves your home damaged, contact us for fast recovery. We’re here 24⁄7 when you need us.