Prepare Your Emergency Evacuation Plan in Newberry, South Carolina

Storms, hurricanes, fire or flood are a part of life for people in Newberry, South Carolina and have the potential to threaten lives and cause large-scale destruction. Emergencies can happen at any time and can have a big effect on your life. Many people think that they don’t have the time to make a plan, or that they don’t need one. Experience shows that those who plan and prepare for emergencies can reduce the impact of the emergency and may recover quickly afterwards. Taking the time to think about emergencies and making a plan helps you to think clearly, have a greater sense of control, and make better decisions when an emergency occurs. Here how to prepare your emergency plan in Newberry, South Carolina. 

Prepare your home:

• Are you adequately insured? Make sure it covers you for storm damage restoration in Newberry, South Carolina, flooding and water damage, including clean-up and debris removal.
• Check your roof and repair any loose tiles, eaves or roof screws.
• Ensure windows are fitted with shutters or metal screens.
• Trim any branches hanging over your house and clear gutters of leaves and debris.
• Decide how you will look after your pets and what you will do if you have to leave them behind.
• Check that your emergency survival kit is complete and have it on hand.
• Let neighbors know warning has been issued.
• Clear your property of all loose items and bring outdoor furniture, children's toys and gardening equipment inside or under covers.
• Secure boats. Move vehicles/bicycles in a safe place.
• Fill buckets and bath with water. Make sure you have enough water purification tablets.
• If your windows are fitted with shutters, make sure they are closed securely. If not, tape your windows in a crisscrossing fashion using strong packing tape (this will hold broken glass in place).
• Bring children and pets indoors and remain inside until told otherwise.
• Let friends and family know where you are.
• Turn off all electricity, gas, and water; unplug all appliances.
• Keep your emergency kit close at hand.
• Bring your family into the strongest part of the house.
• Keep listening to the radio for cyclone updates.
• If the building begins to break up, shelter under a strong table, bench or heavy mattress.
• Beware the calm eye of the cyclone: stay inside until told it is safe to go outside.
• Comfort children.
  
  

When an official evacuation order is issued:

• Act immediately. You and your family should follow directions; seek a public shelter or stay with friends/family further inland or on higher ground.
• Check with your neighbors that they have received the updated information.
• Turn off all electricity, gas, and water; unplug all appliances.
• Lock your doors.
• Make sure everyone in your household is wearing strong shoes and suitable clothing.
• Take your emergency survival kit; commence your evacuation plan.
• Visiting from out of town? The local council or emergency agency will let you know your best options for evacuation.
• If you cannot take your pets with you, make sure they are in a safe place (garage, laundry, etc). Leave them with food and water. Do not tie them up.
• Comfort children.
• If you are driving when a cyclone hits, immediately park in an area that is clear of trees, power lines, and watercourses. Stay inside your car.

A Newberry, SC  water damage restoration company like ServiceMaster of the Upstate has a responsibility to support people during an emergency and will make every effort to be there when needed. During major emergencies, there are often many competing demands and calls for help, and no emergency service provider can help everyone. ServiceMaster of the Upstate's team responds to calls in a priority order depending on the greatest need for storm damage restorationin Newberry, SC, water removal services in Newberry, SC, mold remediation services in Newberry, SC. 

Individuals and communities must share the responsibility for staying safe. Please be patient and check on your neighbors who may also need support. Have a plan and know what to do.

If you are in need of immediate services due to water or storm damage in Newberry, SC, please call our emergency line at (864) 310-7891, 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 its pre-damage condition in the event of a storm or hurricane.