Storm Damage Safety

4/16/2020 (Permalink)

Storms such as hurricanes or tropical storms can be very dangerous and very frightening. SERVPRO of Burlington Township / Mount Holly wants you to be safe and aware of everything you can do to prevent more danger. 

Safety precautions indoors

• Avoid water during a thunderstorm. Lightning can travel through plumbing.
• Avoid electronic equipment of all types. Lightning can travel through electrical systems and radio and television reception systems.
• Avoid corded phones. ...
• Avoid concrete floors and walls.

Review your emergency plan with your family and support staff and post the written plan on an easily accessible bulletin board.

• Stay inside during thunderstorms and blizzards.
• Use flashlights instead of candles.
• Call the power company right away.
• Unplug as many big appliances as possible.

Protecting yourself

• Avoid using corded phones and electronics such as computers or power tools. ...
• Don't use your cell phone during a thunderstorm.
• Don't wash your hands, shower, wash dishes or do laundry. ...
• High winds and hail can shatter glass, so stay away from windows, skylights and doors.

Lightning 30/30 rule: If it takes less... Lightning 30/30 rule: If it takes less than 30 seconds to hear thunder after seeing the flash, lightning is near enough to pose a threat; after the storm ends, wait 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.

Those are just some simple tips and knowledge to keep you safe as possible.