Here are emergency preparedness specifics for each of the following
types of disasters:
·
Earthquake. "Drop, take cover, and hold on."
When the earthquake is over, follow the instructions of local authorities and
put your family's emergency plan into place.
·
Fire evacuation. Have a fire evacuation plan for your family with
multiple routes of escape from all rooms of the house. If you live in a
multi-level home, consider installing escape ladders in the upper levels. If a
fire occurs, get out immediately. Do not put yourself in danger by placing a
phone call or gathering your valuables.
·
Flood. Listen to the TV or radio for information on where the flooding
is happening. In the case of a flood warning in your area, you may be advised
to evacuate; in this case, do so immediately. If you are under a flash flood
warning, seek higher ground immediately.
·
Hurricane. If you live in Carolina coastal area, have a hurricane plan
in place with supplies to cover your home's windows and secure outdoor objects.
If a hurricane is approaching, listen to a local TV or radio station to stay
informed, and be prepared to evacuate. Before you leave your home, remember to
turn off your utilities and propane tanks as recommended. After
the storm, contact ServiceMaster
of the Upstate for all clean up and repairs.
·
Tornado. You should be prepared for a tornado no matter where you live.
In a tornado situation, take shelter in a basement, storm cellar, or the most
interior room of your home. Stay away from windows, doors, and exterior walls.
If you are outside and cannot get to shelter, lie flat in a ditch or other low
location.
By planning and practicing with your family about what you will do and
where you will go in the case of a natural disaster or other emergency,
you will increase your chances of safety. Your home is a place that not only
provides you and your family shelter, but it is a structure that holds all of
your family’s memories. Because the stakes are so high, water damage from a
storm is scary. After the storm clears, it can often seem as though your home
was hit by a bulldozer, and you might think there is no possible way your house
can be repaired to what it once was. Luckily, while this is not an uncommon
thought, it is incorrect. Nobody wants to lose the place where they feel safe
and loved, and we at ServiceMaster of the Upstate are no
exception.
If you are in need of immediate services due to water or storm damage, please call our emergency line
at (864) 310-7891 for your Spartanburg water damage emergency services and emergency flood restoration Spartanburg, and we will be available to you as soon as
possible. We are dedicated to our customers and our community, and we will do
everything in our power to restore your home to a pre-damage condition in the
event of a storm, hurricane or any disaster.
