National Preparedness Month

9/1/2022 (Permalink)

September is National Preparedness Month! Many types of disasters have affected the United States in recent years; from floods to fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, or wildfires. Unfortunately, natural disasters are bound to occur and threaten our homes, businesses, and community. But by being prepared, the damage they incur can often be minimized. During National Preparedness Month, SERVPRO of Gilbert, Chandler South, Ahwatukee and South Tempe wants you to be prepared to take on Mother Nature’s worst.

If disaster strikes, will you be ready? The following steps can help you prepare for an emergency situation:

• Sign up for local alerts and warnings, download apps, and/or check access for wireless emergency alerts.
• Assemble or update emergency supplies.
• Develop and test emergency communication plans.
• Conduct a drill to practice emergency response actions.
• Participate in a preparedness discussion, training, or class.
• Collect and safeguard critical documents.
• Plan with neighbors to help each other and share resources.
• Document property and obtain appropriate insurance for relevant hazards.
• Make property improvements to reduce potential injury and property damage.

Emergencies can happen anytime to anyone. Take action now to protect yourself and your property. And, should nature's forces still cause damage to your home or commercial building, call SERVPRO at (480) 558-7620 for our expert technicians to clean and restore your property "Like it never even happened."