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Spring Storm Prep | SERVPRO of North Oklahoma City
3/1/2024 (Permalink)
Let SERVPRO of North Oklahoma City help you get from April showers to May flowers.
Spring is here, which means more time outdoors—at least, when it isn’t raining. Spring in Oklahoma may bring plenty of new flowers, but it also brings heavy rains and thunderstorms.
The further we get into the spring season, the stronger storms can become. Tornadoes are also a reality. With severe weather a real possibility this time of the year, it is crucial to be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws our way.
Receiving weather alerts and staying up to date on severe storm situations can save your life when things are getting intense. There are plenty of ways to keep you and your family safe through every weather event.
Are you ever very far away from your phone? Our devices are plentiful these days, and a great way to stay connected. They are also a great way to receive real-time alerts when there is a situation headed your way. You can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts that will come through automatically for a variety of events, but you can also download apps that can keep you informed.
When you are choosing apps to receive notifications from, stick to nationally recognized organizations and local sources. News stations are a good choice as they can not only send weather alerts for your area, but you could choose to receive a number of other alerts relevant to your town. Make sure you also sign up for alerts from the city.
Make sure you are utilizing a variety of sources when severe weather is predicted. Tune into a news station in order to keep up to date about evacuation orders, road closures and shelter openings.
While our electronics do a great job of keeping us up to date on just about everything, they still require power in order to keep running long-term. It isn’t uncommon for the power to be knocked out when a storm rolls through, and sometimes power outages can last for days. You need another way to quickly receive weather alerts when the batteries on your phone and other devices wear out.
Many towns have systems that will alarm for a number of events. If your home is close enough to hear them, make sure you know what the different alarms mean so that you can respond appropriately. An NOAA weather radio is a wonderful investment that every home should make. These are generally powered with a hand-crank or with solar power, and they are portable. That means you can keep up with alerts and other news even if you are in a sheltered location.
Keep your weather radio on even after the first wave of storms has moved through. Many severe systems come with more than one round of potentially damaging winds, thunderstorms and tornadoes.
With multiple ways to receive updates and alerts, you can rest a little easier knowing that you and your family can move to safety as needed. Even a prepared home may not come out unscathed, though, when storms are strong enough. If you find your home damaged, call us. We can respond day or night to start your recovery right away. We will get things back to normal fast.
Serious storms can cause serious property damage. Call SERVPRO® 24⁄7 for immediate restoration assistance.