September is National Preparedness Month

9/1/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Lexington/Thomasville realizes no one plans on being affected by a disaster but we can help you prepare for one.  September is National Preparedness Month and we want to help you prepare your home and business for whatever comes your way.  

The first step in your planning process is to determine what type of disasters your plan will cover.  You may want to begin with the most common type of situation in your area such as flash flooding or tornadoes.  Know how to contact each member of your family throughout the day in the event of an emergency situation is critical as is establishing a family meeting place.  Having a clear thought out plan can save time which could be critical. 

Next thing to consider is a list of the supplies each family member (both two and four legged) needs specifically for their daily living needs.  Remember to include medications, water, sanitary supplies such as diapers and wipes.  If you are storing canned food remember to pack a manual can opener. A weather radio and extra batteries are important if this is a slow moving event.

If this still seems a bit overwhelming, SERVPRO offers and free mobile based emergency response plan or “ERP” that can help you begin the process.  The app is free and can be downloaded for any android/iphone mobile device.  We even offer to complete these profiles for free for businesses.  Having a plan in place can’t prevent a disaster from occurring but preparing for one can help you get back to your life much more quickly.