With Hurricane Matthew moving through the southeast US, it’s hard not to think about the ramifications of a natural disaster in the Elizabethtown, PA, area. Historically, Pennsylvania has indeed needed to cope with natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Though there have been few catastrophic storms locally in the last decade, being prepared for natural disasters means starting far before there’s anything on the radar. ServiceMaster Fire & Water Clean Up wants you and your family to be safe if and when the time comes.
If you haven’t already done so, assemble a disaster kit to keep in your home. Keep it up to date and stocked. In the event of a natural disaster, storm damage cleanup and rescue teams often do not enter the area until the immediate danger has subsided. Having an emergency kit can keep you safer and healthier until help can arrive. Along with this, don’t forget to have a basic family plan in place as well. Having a natural disaster plan is just as vital as having a fire plan. Your entire family should know who to call, what actions to take, and where to go should an emergency situation arise.
Once your kit has been assembled, remember to be alert. If you hear news about bad weather coming your way, do not ignore it. Follow up and check multiple sources before discounting the information. Even if it turns out to be nothing, being alert can save you stress and time when the all clear comes through.
And possibly most importantly, if there is an evacuation call in your area, you must
evacuate. Evacuation would not be ordered unless there is a very real chance of people getting hurt or even killed. Natural disasters are unpredictable and can change their course and intensity without much warning. If specialists have seen enough evidence to warrant an evacuation, then it’s not worth any risk to ignore it. If you’re worried about your home and belongings, professional storm damage cleanup teams will be available when it’s safe to return.
If you or your family has been impacted by a natural disaster in the Elizabethtown, PA, area, contact the storm damage cleanup professionals at ServiceMaster Fire & Water Clean Up at (717) 299-2261, or visit our website here.
