Preparing for a Power Outage

10/19/2018 (Permalink)

Power outages are very common when it comes to storms.  The American Red Cross encourages every household and vehicle to have an emergency kit during a power outage, but only 51.5% of US homes reportedly have one ready.

Power outage kits should include things like water, canned food, a can opener, flashlights, and batteries, including enough food and water for each person in your household for five days.  To build a power outage kit, add the following:

• Plenty of bottled water
• Non-perishable food
• Battery-operated radio and clock
• Flashlight for each member of your household with extra batteries
• Non-electric can opener
• List of emergency phone numbers including family and friends
• First aid kit

The restoration experts at SERVPRO of Kennett Square/Oxford are highly trained to repair and restore your home from storm damage.  We also offer an Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) for local businesses that includes emergency contacts, building access information and other necessary elements in case of an emergency. 

Should a disaster or storm affect your home, contact us at (610) 268-8620.  We offer 24-hour emergency service and are equipped for any size disaster.