Hurricane Season is Upon Us!

6/1/2017 (Permalink)

Hurricane: an intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with a surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of at least 74 MPH.

Hurricane season stars in June, and will continue for several months. When the warnings come, make sure you are prepared! Below are some tips to follow whether you own a home, RV, boat, car or all of them! You can see a storm coming by the change in color of the sky (often greenish), large hail, low-flying clouds and a roar like a freight train.

• It is best to have a plan in place regarding where you are going to go when a hurricane hits. While they may be intriguing to watch, the best place is NOT outside. Your basement or under a set of stairs are great places to wait out the storm. If this is not available, the bottom floor of any building will work.


• Keep your car indoors if possible. Tape up the windows and door with tarps and keep away from any objects that could damage the car if they were to fall on top of it.


• During an emergency, gas stations will often be closed, so always make sure you have at least half a tank of gas to get away instantly


• Have enough supplies on hand to wait out 72 hours, just in case help cannot arrive right away. These supplies can also be stored in the trunk (items like a first aid kit, bottled water, non-perishable foods, and medication can stay there at all times.)


• Make sure your car is in proper shape. Have a full tank of gas, wiper blades and tires are ready to go.


• Make sure your cell phone is charged and keep your charger with you.


• Avoid driving in deep waters


• For your boat, remove non-secure items, electronics, excess gear, valuable, and important documents.


• Make sure all openings are clear of debris


• Double all lines that are securing your boat to its securing space


• With your RV, do not drive it during the storm as it is more vulnerable to higher/stronger winds


• Make sure you have a full tank of gas, but empty holding tanks, turn off propane cylinders and cover the regulator.


• Make sure all documents are in a waterproof bag and with you at all times

Life can be unpredictable, but having plans in place help you with whatever may come. Rain, wind, and other conditions can be extremely damaging, but following some of these tips will help lessen the burden after the storm. For more information, please check out these hurricane tips. As always, once the storm passes, contact your SERVPRO of Salem/Plaistow at 603-893-9700 to help make it “Like it never even happened.”