New York’s Weather Hazards as Spring Approaches | SERVPRO® of Eastern Rockland County

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

Extreme temperature changes can lead tosevere weather. SERVPRO of Eastern Rockland County is a click away if you experience any damage.

Being so large and diverse, seasonal weather is not one-size-fits-all here. Throughout the year, various sections of the nation encounter different weather patterns and consequently face differing degrees of weather threats.

Winters in the Northeast are the longest (as you’re surely aware), with frigid weather lasting throughout the season. New York has also seen an increase in rainfall from hurricanes and tropical storms, resulting in severe flooding and water damage. Extreme cold and the threat of snowstorms and blizzards may be expected  until late spring, when temperatures begin to rise again.

Preparing for a Flood
Make a plan for your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do, where to go, and what you will need to protect yourselves from flooding. Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response. Gather supplies, including non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, and water for several days, in case you must leave immediately or if services are cut off in your area.

In Case of Emergency
Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password-protected digital copies. Protect your property. Move valuables to higher levels. Clear debris from drains and gutters. Install check valves. Consider a sump pump with a battery.

Extreme weather poses a considerable danger to anyone in the United States, regardless of where you live. Yours may differ from your friend’s a few states away, but knowing how to prepare is always a good idea.

If extreme weather leaves you with damage from water, fire or other elements, help is a click away. Contact SERVPRO for fast, expert recovery.