MITIGATION DURING A NATURAL DISASTER

4/13/2022 (Permalink)

Tips to Mitigation After a Natural Disaster

SERVPRO of Northeast Collin County / Greenville is dedicated to helping you understand what to do after a natural disaster.

Unfortunately, when a natural disaster occurs, homeowners will face some very serious impacts: physical displacement, loss of property, financial uncertainty, and stress. Truly, you can never take too many precautions ahead of a natural disaster.

Are there additional steps you should be taking? What resources are available to you in the wake of a disaster?

Luckily, there's a wealth of information out there to help homeowners minimize the effect as well as strengthen their property's resistance to extreme wind, rain, and other climatic forces.

Tips for Before and After a Natural Disaster

We have compiled a list of tips and essential steps you can take before and after a natural disaster.

Before:

• Create a disaster preparedness plan for your home or property ahead of time. Following a checklist in times of crisis can help focus your attention and keep you from missing important details.
• Check your insurance coverage
• Print important information and documents ahead of time. Disasters often cause power outages and service disruptions.

After:

• Secure your property. Your two most important tasks immediately following a natural disaster are to ensure the safety and security of your family and to keep valuables and important documents from the debris heap.
• Call your insurance company and register with FEMA. File a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible. If your area was included in a national disaster declaration, you'll then want to register and apply for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Guidance, housing assistance, and more can be found at FEMA's Disaster Recovery Centers after a national disaster.

When disaster strikes, call SERVPRO of Northeast Collin County / Greenville.

(972)548-6044