What can I do to prepare for a storm in Nashville?

3/10/2022 (Permalink)

Meteorologists do their best to predict the weather. They study patterns and history to determine what is going to happen or what is most likely to happen. They don’t always get it right though because sometimes the weather plays by its own rules. Learn more about how you should expect to prepare for severe weather in Nashville, TN and who you should always call to restore your property to its original luster after storm damage occurs.

What Constitutes Severe Weather

Severe Weather can be any storm or condition that causes stress, destruction as well as disruption of services that prevent you from living your normal day-to-day lives. Severe weather can be anything from heavy rainfall that produces areas of flooding, to earthquakes and hurricanes. These can cripple an entire city in a matter of moments as Nashville, TN residents found out in the 24 hours following March 2^nd, 2020.

How to Prepare for a Nashville Storm

 There is nothing we can do to stop severe thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes or floods from developing. However, there are things that everyone can do to minimize the impacts of severe weather on our lives:

• Create an emergency kit: This may include bottled water, flashlights, crank- or battery-operated radio, non-spoilable food, extra clothing, sleeping bags and blankets. These items can come in handy if you have to leave your home and temporarily move into a public shelter.
• Create a home inventory: Having an inventory or list of your possessions will expedite insurance claims after the storm. Keep it with your important papers off-site. It's much easier to file a claim with an existing inventory rather than trying to create one during the stressful post-storm period.

• Take shelter in a safe location: Move to the middle of your home or basement, away from windows and glass doors. Try to take cover under a staircase or a heavy piece of furniture.

• Board your residence up: Board up windows and glass doors with shutters or plywood to minimize damage from broken glass, in case of high winds.

• Remove risky tree branches: Prune branches that might break off during the storm and either hurt someone or cause damage to your home or vehicles.

Storm Damage Restoration

Preparation can only go so far when it comes to severe storm preparation. If you’re caught in a severe storm and have incurred property damage, then calling SERVPRO East Nashville at (615) 868-5324 for a property assessment is your best bet. Our team uses advanced water damage inspection and extraction equipment to help them find the moisture and to remove it as quickly as possible. Call us today!