Staying Safe during April Showers

Radar image from Weather.com 1:50PM 4/5/2017

Top 5 Storm Preparations to Protect your Family and Home...

The storms affecting much of South Carolina today may hit Charleston hard. Whether or not we are hit directly, April showers will be arriving soon. A little preparedness can go a long way toward avoiding damage and keeping your family safe.

Here are 5 basic tips to get you prepared for this week’s storms:

1. Prepare your emergency essentials: Make a kit and make sure it includes flashlights and extra batteries, food and water for at least 72 hours, blankets and warm clothes, and first aid kit.
2. Prepare the outside of your home: Most damage during a storm comes from flying debris and fallen tree limbs. If you can, get outside BEFORE the storm hits and trim as much extra material from trees and shrubs as possible. Secure outdoor furniture and decorations. Clear your gutters so water can be ushered away from your house as efficiently as possible.
3. Have electronics fully charged: Have your mobile device or laptop charged before the storm hits. You’ll want to use your devices for updates and entertainment, so make sure they have battery-life.
4. Stay safe during the storm: Don't go outside during the storm. This may sound like common sense, but people are often lured outside during storms by something they forgot to secure or the need to check on an item they can't see from the house. Don't be tempted.
5. Know when to call the police: Calls to the police spike when there is a storm, but it is also important to know what constitutes an actual emergency. If you are in a non-threatening situation, use the local non-emergency line. 

So stay safe during the storm. If you suspect your roof sustained damage, we would be happy to come assess it for you  once the storm passes. Give us a call at (843) 737-4745 or schedule your roof inspection online.

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