Prepare for a Winter Storm Before it Hits

1/15/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Clifton ~ 973-928-3705

Winter is on us and winter storms are expected in the Clifton NJ areas.

The best way to keep your family and yourself safe is to plan and prepare before the storm hits.

Listed below are tips and suggestions for preparing your family for upcoming winter storms.

Communication: If a power outage should occur, make sure to have the following:

• Cell phone, portable charger, extra batteries
• Battery powered radio with extra batteries, for listening to local emergency instructions
• Find out how your community warms you about severe weather (siren, radio, television, websites)elderly neighbors and family members 

Heating: Turning on the stove for heat is not safe

• Have at least one of the following heat sources available in case the power goes out:
• Extra blankets, sleeping bags, winter coats
• fireplace up to code and extra dry firewood
• portable space heater or kerosene heaters 
• Have the following safety equipment:
  • Chemical fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms in working order
  • Carbon monoxide detector in working order
• Generators should be located at least 20  feet from any window, door or vent and in a space where it will not get wet from rain or snow (Never use generators indoors or inside garages or near any intake to the home.)
• Do not store gasoline indoors

Food & Safety: Have a weeks worth of food, water and supplies

• Drinking water
• Canned/ no-cook food
• manual can opener
• baby food / formula (if baby in house)
• first aid kit
• ice melt for sidewalks or walkways
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• battery powered lamps.  Avoid using candles if possible 

Household Water Supply:

• Leave water taps opens slightly so there is a continuous drip
• Keep indoor temps warm
• Open cabinet door under sink to allow warm airflow

Should your pipe freeze and burst during a storm, call the service professionals at SERVPRO of Clifton to clean and dry your structure to prevent further damage,

SERVPRO of Clifton

973-928-3705