Thunderstorm Safety Tips for Stanton?

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

We mitigate storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Stanton County.

Weather can be unpredictable in Northeastern Nebraska, and thunderstorms are common, bringing hail, winds gusting over 57 miles per hour, or a tornado to Stanton. When a thunderstorm blows in and damages your home, SERVPRO^® of Norfolk has a team of technicians on call and ready to respond to assist you.

Here are some tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for staying safe during a thunderstorm:

• When thunder roars, go indoors. A sturdy building is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm.
• Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of thunderstorms. Be ready to change plans, if necessary, to be near shelter.
• When you receive a thunderstorm warning or hear thunder, go inside immediately
• If indoors, avoid running water or using landline phones. Electricity can travel through plumbing and phone lines.
• Protect your property. Unplug appliances and other electric devices.
• If boating or swimming, get to land and find a sturdy, grounded shelter or vehicle immediately
• If necessary, take shelter in a car with a metal top and sides. Do not touch anything metal.
• Avoid flooded roadways. Turn Around Don’t Drown®. Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

Call Us Today!

When you need storm damage restoration services for your Stanton home or business, SERVPRO^® of Norfolk’s technicians can be mobilized 24-hours a day to mitigate and restore the damage. Call us today at 402-370-2460.

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