Winter Preparedness

12/27/2016 (Permalink)

Winter is here and there are a number of different ways a winter storm can impact. From the wind to snow drifts, there are many ways your home can be damaged by winter storms. Let’s look at some of these storms and how SERVPRO of Eastern Niagara County can get your home back on its feet.

The Wind and Cold

While winter storms are known only for snow but they are also accompanied by winds and blistering cold. Winter storms have extremely strong winds that create blizzard conditions like wind driven snow, snow drifts, and dangerous wind chills. These intense winds can bring down trees, poles, and can cause damage to homes and commercial buildings. Another problem with these storms is the cold air it brings. Freezing temperatures can accompany winter storms and be left behind the storm systems. The cold can cause potentially life-threatening conditions like hypothermia and frostbite for the elderly and the young. These freezing temperatures can cause your pipes to freeze.

Snow and Ice

Heavy snow and ice can immobilize a city and cause countless damage to your home. If these elements become extremely heavy or are weighing trees down, they can cause power outages, roof damage, damage to communication towers, and vehicle damage. Even a small amount of ice and snow could fall and become a hazard to those around it.

SERVPRO’s Storm Damage Tips

Melting snow and ice can not only damage your home, but it can cause flooding as well. As soon as damage has occurred, it is important to call SERVPRO of Eastern Niagara County for emergency assistance. Our emergency service is operated 24 hours per day to better serve the community. Do not leave wet fabrics, books, magazines, or colored items in place as it could cause damage to the material further and cause colors to run. Don’t use electronics that could be wet from the storm and refrain from using the vacuum cleaner on wet surfaces. By calling SERVPRO of ENC , you will get the best restoration possible. Our certified technicians will come to your home and help restore it to normal. For more information or for help, call us at 716-694-7776.

Contact SERVPRO of Eastern Niagara County

Contact SERVPRO of ENC . We will come in and identify the problem. When we leave, your home and your life will be back to normal. For more information on SERVPRO of Eastern Niagara County Services, call 716-694-7776 or visit http://www.SERVPROeasternniagaracounty.com/