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Preparing Your Family for Potential Disasters | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

10/2/2024 (Permalink)

Emergency kit with canned food, water, first aid, flashlight, matches, candles, and other essentials Use these tips from SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island to assemble an emergency kit to keep your family safe when disaster strikes.

Living in this part of Texas means we may face a variety of natural disasters, including hurricanes, floods, and severe storms. It’s essential to make sure your family is prepared to handle these events safely and confidently. By creating a plan, you can protect both your loved ones and your home when disaster strikes.

Common Natural Disasters

Brownsville and the Islands are no stranger to severe weather, especially during hurricane season, which runs from June to November. Hurricanes bring high winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding. In addition to hurricanes, the region is also prone to thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash floods. Preparing for these types of weather events is crucial to keeping your family safe.

Steps to Create a Family Disaster Preparedness Plan

When creating a disaster preparedness plan, make sure it is tailored to the specific threats in your area, such as hurricanes and floods. Here’s how to get started:

  1. Stay Informed: Keep track of weather alerts and emergency notifications in your area. You can sign up for local alert systems or download weather apps that will notify you when dangerous conditions are approaching.

  2. Create an Emergency Kit: Assemble an emergency kit that includes non-perishable food, bottled water, flashlights, batteries, a first-aid kit, and necessary medications. Make sure to have enough supplies to last at least three days.

  3. Establish a Family Communication Plan: Discuss how your family will stay in touch during a disaster. Assign meeting points if you get separated and ensure everyone knows the emergency contacts. Designate a family member or friend outside of the area as a point of contact in case local communication is disrupted.

  4. Evacuation Plan: Know the evacuation routes in your community. Identify multiple ways to leave your home in case roads are blocked. Make sure your vehicles are fueled and ready in case you need to evacuate quickly.

Protecting Your Home from Disasters

Aside from preparing your family, it’s important to take steps to safeguard your home. Trim trees and secure outdoor furniture to prevent damage during high winds. Consider installing storm shutters or reinforcing windows. Also, elevate important appliances and utilities to protect them from flooding.

Stay Ready with SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

By preparing now, you can ensure your family’s safety when disaster strikes. If your home suffers damage from storms or flooding, SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is Here to Help® you recover. Our expert team is ready to respond quickly and restore your property to its pre-damaged condition.

Don’t wait—get prepared today!

Visit SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island to learn more about how we can assist you in the event of a disaster.

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