Changes in Seasons Means Changes in Safety | SERVPRO® of Beaver County

12/14/2021 (Permalink)

If winter weather should bring damage to your home or business, contact SERVPRO of Beaver County for fast, restorative solutions.

As the seasons change from the beautiful fall foliage to blankets of white all around us, we know that our lives are changing as well. We become focused on things like family gatherings, religious holidays, or even looking forward to celebrating the end of another year.

As we prepare ourselves for a busier time of year, we must remember safety can’t take a back seat. Here in Monaca, we are familiar with winter hazards like ice, snow and freezing temps.

So, let’s take a quick look of the important things you can do to help protect your home, family and pets from potential dangers.

Protect Your Family

Communicating is essential in an emergency. You can help your family prepare for a winter weather event by practicing an emergency action plan. By communicating this clearly and effectively, you can help your family remain calm if they have to ever use it.

Another way you can be prepared for winter weather is to make sure your vehicle is in good working condition. You should keep an emergency safety kit in your vehicle in case you ever need to take shelter in there. This kit should include things like batteries, flashlights, a blanket and a warm change of clothing.

Protect Your Home

Winter freezes can cause your home to have frozen pipes. This is one of the greatest threats that homeowners face during the winter months. If your pipes burst, it can cause damage to your home and everything in it.

Thankfully, nowadays we have heat sources that can help keep your family warm. Before you use your HVAC or other heat system for the first time in a given season, make sure you have inspected it and it’s in good working condition.

You may also choose to use a fireplace that burns real wood, which is great if you lose power. But have your fireplace inspected to ensure it is cleaned out and well-ventilated.

Protect Your Pets

Our pets are usually treated like family, and because we know that they can’t care for themselves, we need to ensure they are taken care of. Make sure your pets have a warm shelter to retreat to when weather conditions get bad.

And while not all animals can come indoors, you must take extra precautions with them. Ensure that they have plenty of food and thawed water.

Watch for Melts and Flooding

Snow and ice will eventually melt and can cause dangerous floods.. These floods can cause serious damage to your home and become costly.

Keep an eye on on the weather reports, and take precautions when flooding is possible.

If winter weather should bring damage or flooding to your home or business, contact SERVPRO for fast, restorative solutions.