How Do I Prepare My Nashville Home For Winter Storms?

12/26/2022 (Permalink)

Winter storms can be challenging due to cold temperatures, icy roads, communication service losses, and power failures. Being prepared will help you avoid damage to your home and any dangerous situations that might arise.

How Do You Prepare For Winter Storms In The Hermitage/Donelson Area?

Here are some tips to help you keep your home and loved ones safe during winter storm season in Nashville:

• Install weather stripping to seal your windows and doors to regulate the interior temperature by keeping the cold air outside.
• You should check your chimney or flue if you plan to use a fireplace or a wood stove for heating. Find an inspector online or ask your local fire department for recommendations.
• Keep blankets and other heat-generating materials in storage! If you have extra blankets, coats, an emergency phone charger, and coal (if you have a wood-burning stove), you’ll stay warm this winter, even if your power goes out.
• Research the best generators; this is key because winter storms often bring many other issues, such as precipitation and wind, which can easily down power lines causing your heat to go out. A generator ready to go when emergency strikes help save any foodstuffs that might spoil if the power goes out.
• Invest in a sump pump in case of flooding. A battery-operated sump pump will kick on and pump for hours or days when the power is off, keeping water out of your basement.

What Should I Do Should An Emergency Occurs During A Winter Storm?

Call SERVPRO right away! We will be onsite immediately to help you navigate storm damage. You can count on us! We are:

• Committed to providing 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to any size disaster
• Highly Trained Water Restoration Technicians
• A trusted leader in the water restoration industry
• Locally owned and operated

In addition to storm damage restoration, SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson also offers cleaning services, such as carpet and upholstery, drapes and blinds, and disaster recovery services like water damage restoration. You can learn more by calling (615) 885-3906 or contacting us via our website.

This franchise is independently owned and operated.