Storm Preparation Tips for Garfield Businesses?

2/15/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Douglas County.

SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties responds to storm damage emergencies for businesses in Garfield every winter. Here is some information from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety to help businesses prepare in advance for a winter storm event.

• Monitor the weather 
• Find a reliable source for severe weather information. Follow the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center. (WPC) on Facebook or Twitter and your local NWS office. Tune in to local news often when winter weather is forecast.?
• Enable wireless emergency alerts on your cell phone
• Purchase a weather alert radio that broadcasts emergency alerts from the National Weather Service, preferably one with a hand crank  
• Communicate the emergency preparedness plan to all employees
• To help prevent freezing, keep the building’s internal thermostat always set to at least 55°F
• For small commercial properties, open cabinet doors and let all faucets drip during extremely cold weather to prevent water from freezing inside the pipes 
• If you have self-regulating heating cables on your roof, ensure they are turned on before the event. 
• If you have services with contractors scheduled, follow up with them to confirm their services. This could be for snow removal or the delivery of a portable generator rental. 
• Ensure you have plenty of fuel for generators

Call Us!

When your Garfield commercial business or home needs storm damage restoration services, SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties has a team of technicians on-call and ready to respond 24-hours a day. Call us today at 320-219-6505.

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