SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley Shares Tornado Safety

9/4/2022 (Permalink)

It is important to know what you can do in case of a storm. If a tornado warning is out for your county, taking shelter is critical.

September is storm season. It is important to know what you can do in case of a storm. If a tornado warning is out for your county, taking shelter is critical. 

Being completely underground is the best place to be in a tornado.  Always make sure the door is securely fastened.

If the entrance to your storm cellar is outside, make sure to allow plenty of time to get to the shelter. If not, you may be exposed to wind, hail, rain, lightning, and maybe even flying debris.

A basement is also a good shelter.  If your basement has outside doors or windows, stay as far away from them as possible.  

Avoid seeking shelter underneath heavy objects, and use coverings such as pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, coats, etc to shield your head and body.

If you don't have an underground shelter, you need to find a location that is:

• As close to the ground as possible
• As far inside the building as possible
• Away from doors, windows, and outside walls
• In as small a room as possible

SERVPRO of Newton Wellesley is your premier choice for restoration and rebuild. Our teams are ready to respond 24 hours a week, any day of the year. When you bring us on the job our team of licensed contractors and certified technicians will work collaboratively with you throughout the duration of the project. They will keep you up to date on the status of the project and make sure that your expectations are met. We will help you to move forward and make it “Like it never even happened” for all of your storm damage.