4 Things to Check for in the Wake of a Natural Disaster

1/18/2023 (Permalink)

When a natural disaster strikes your Conroe home, it can be a scary time.

Natural disasters are unpredictable, and they can happen at any time. You never know when a storm is going to hit, but it's important to prepare for the aftermath. A storm can result in injuries and damage to property, so it's crucial that you take steps to protect yourself before the storm arrives. Here are four things you should do after a natural disaster:

Check for Injuries

Check for injuries and provide first aid. Injuries are a common occurrence following natural disasters. If you're at home when one of these occurs, it's important to be prepared to deal with medical emergencies. This includes keeping all first-aid supplies handy and knowing how to administer CPR. 

Be prepared for a medical emergency. If you are injured and require emergency medical care, there may not be enough time or resources available at the moment of injury to provide adequate treatment—at least in the immediate aftermath of an event like this one. It's important that you have a plan in place so that others can get help if needed before professional services become available again.

Check on Neighbors

After a natural disaster, the most important thing to do is check on the safety of your family and neighbors. If you have children or elderly parents, make sure that they are safe and accounted for. Check on neighbors who may be home alone. If there is no response after knocking on their door, try calling them as well.

Consume Safe Food & Water

Do not drink water from the tap. It could be contaminated. Your best bet is to ensure you have gallons or bottles of water on hand before the storm hits and drink those in the aftermath.

Throw away food that may have come into contact with flood or stormwater. If power has been disrupted and your refrigerator was not running, throw out any perishable food in it (such as eggs and meat) that has been above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours or more. You should also throw out any food stored at room temperature for two hours or more if there were power disruptions during that time period.

Prevent More Damage

If you've been affected by a natural disaster and your home has experienced damage, you want to make sure you address it quickly. First, check for damage in and around your home. Talk with your insurance agent and see what is and isn’t covered. They will have steps to follow to get your home restored. Ensure you take photos and document everything that is damaged. This will help with your insurance claim.

When a natural disaster strikes your Conroe home, it can be a scary time. Your first priority should be to make sure that you and your neighbors are safe and healthy. Give SERVPRO of The Woodlands/Conroe a call and we will help you get your home restored to its preloss condition in no time!