Lives can be turned upside down by natural disasters, from earthquakes and fires to hurricanes and tornadoes and other human-caused disasters. Your best defense is emergency preparedness is having a plan and knowing the steps to take so that you and your family will be ready if disaster strikes. Has your family put these emergency preparedness basics in place? So here are things to do when disaster strikes. And always, rely on ServiceMaster of the Upstate to carry you through this time of need.
Have a family emergency plan. Sit down and talk about the emergencies that are most likely to happen in your area. Determine how your family will react in each situation. Assemble an emergency kit. In a tote or other easy-to-carry bag, store copies of important documents such as birth certificates, photo identification, medical cards, cash and extra checks, spare keys, a list of important phone numbers, an extra supply of prescription medications, a three-day supply of water and non-perishable food (don't forget pet food), a first aid kit, a flashlight, matches, blankets, and changes of clothing. Keep your gas tank filled. Since you will likely need your automobile to evacuate your area, it is a good rule of thumb to always refill your gas tank when it dips below half. Here are emergency preparedness specifics for each of the following types of disasters:
By planning and practicing with your family about what you will do and where you will go in the case of a natural disaster or other emergency, you will increase your chances of safety. Your home is a place that not only provides you and your family shelter, but it is a structure that holds all of your family’s memories. Because the stakes are so high, water damage from a storm is scary. After the storm clears, it can often seem as though your home was hit by a bulldozer, and you might think there is no possible way your house can be repaired to what it once was. Luckily, while this is not an uncommon thought, it is incorrect. Nobody wants to lose the place where they feel safe and loved, and we at ServiceMaster of the Upstate are no exception. If you are in need of immediate services due to water or storm damage, please call our emergency line at (864) 310-7891, and we will be available to you as soon as possible. We are dedicated to our customers and our community, and we will do everything in our power to restore your home to a pre-damage condition in the event of a storm, hurricane, or any disaster.
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