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Force 1 Restoration Services: How to Prepare for a Storm Season in Connecticut?

How to prepare for a storm season

The storm season lasting from June through November is a crucial time for the inhabitants. It is a time to prepare for the storm season in order to mitigate the potential damage to human lives as well as property. Force 1 Restoration Services shares a few tips to prepare for the storm season and mitigate the water damage it may cause.

1. Understand the risk

Hurricanes wreak havoc not just on coasts but can impact the interiors as well. It is important to know how rain, wind, water, even tornadoes could happen far inland from where a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall.

Winds from a hurricane can destroy buildings and manufactured homes. Signs, roofing material, and other items left outside can become dangerous missiles during hurricanes.
Inland flooding from heavy rains is the second leading cause of fatalities from landfalling tropical cyclones. Torrential rains often accompany these storms causing flooding hundreds of miles inland. This flooding can last for days after the storm has ended.
Tornadoes may accompany landfalling tropical cyclones. These tornadoes usually occur in rain bands away from the center of the storm.

2. Create an emergency plan

A hurricane emergency plan must be well understood by all household members and must include plans for all the frequented places such as kids’ daycare or office. A business continuity plan is also essential to maintain operations.

3. Strengthen the house

It is wise to armor the house by taking the following steps:

Declutter drains and gutters.
Install storm shutters to protect windows, doors, and skylights. Pieces of plywood can also be nailed to window frames as last-minute protection.
Secure the exterior by trimming large trees and shrubs and bringing all outside patio furniture, potted plants, bikes, and toys indoors.
Check the CO detector to prevent CO poisoning.
Set the thermostat in the refrigerator and freezer to the lowest possible temperature. This will allow the food to stay fresh longer if there is a power cut.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy and know how to use it.

4. Know the evacuation zone

Learning the evacuation route is imperative, especially if living in an evacuation zone.

Practice and identify where to stay in case of evacuation.
Never ignore an evacuation order.
Pay attention to local guidance about updated plans for evacuations and shelters, including shelters for pets.

5. Follow warnings and alerts

There are multiple ways to receive alerts and empower oneself to take timely actions.

Through the FEMA app or the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide.
Sign up for community alerts in the area of residence.
Be aware of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA).

6. Review important documents

Upgrade the insurance, if needed. Make copies of insurance policies and important documents and secure them in a password-protected digital space.

7. Get backup

Keep backup charging devices to power electronics and keep the phone charged when a hurricane is forecast. Switch off appliances before the storm arrives.

8. Stock supplies

After a hurricane, essential supplies may become unavailable. So it’s crucial to slowly gather essential supplies and create an emergency kit for the household such as medication, disinfectant supplies, masks, pet supplies in a travel bag or car trunk. Only purchase items that are needed so that other people also have access to the essentials.

One must also store clean, drinking water in containers in case of loss of water supply during the storm.

9. Protect older adults and pets

Older adults and pets need extra assistance. One must understand older adults’ health and medical concerns. It is also crucial to ensure a pet’s safety before, during, and after a hurricane.

Storms are responsible for massive water damages to homes and businesses. Preventative measures are very important to mitigate the impact of the storm. In cases of water damage, homeowners and businesses should contact Force 1 Restoration Services.

Why Force 1 Restoration Services?

The professionals at Force 1 Restoration Services can quickly arrive at the damaged residence with the personnel, equipment, and training to begin the water removal, drying, and restoration process. The team of professionals can handle the claims process and total restoration project from beginning to end for its clients.