September is National Preparedness Month

9/26/2016 (Permalink)

Take advantage of National Preparedness Month to review your readiness for emergencies and remember to keep SERVPRO’s number in your kit! 732-805-9944

“Don’t Wait, Communicate!”

Prepare BEFORE an emergency!

The following steps can help you be ready in case of an emergency:

• Make a disaster supplies kit.
  • One gallon of water per person (and pet!) per day for at least three days.
  • Non-perishable food, at least a three-day supply; manual can opener for food.
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries.
  • Flashlight with extra batteries.
  • First aid kit.
  • Whistle to signal for help.
  • Dust mask to filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape.
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
  • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.
  • Local maps (not on your phone!).
  • Cell phone with charger, inverter, or solar charger.
  • For more supply kit recommendations click here.

• Make an Emergency Communication Plan that answers the following questions for your family or household:
  • How will we get emergency alerts and warnings?
  • How will we get to safe locations for relevant emergencies
  • How will we get in touch if cell phone, internet, or landlines don’t work?
  • How will I let loved ones know I’m safe?
  • How will we get to a meeting place after the emergency?
  • For more details, click here.

• Download the FEMA app for alerts and more information here.

• For more information about the different kinds of emergencies you can prepare for, click here.

And of course, make sure you have SERVPRO of West Somerset County’s number (732-805-9944) in your kit in case of any damage to your home or property. That way, we can get right to work helping you make it “like it never even happened!”