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Alert! Getting Your Weather Alert Systems Ready | SERVPRO of Hayward
3/1/2024 (Permalink)
Let SERVPRO of Hayward help you get from April showers to May flowers.
Even though it feels like we never really entered winter, we are already quickly on our way toward enjoying the spring season! We can look forward to that rumbling thunder, gentle rain and the regrowth of the trees and flowers coming soon.
While the spring season may be welcomed by many, it is important to remember that the later we get into the spring months, the higher the chance that we will be impacted by severe weather once again. Strong wind, heavy rain and the return of tornado season can have us all scrambling for cover at the last minute.
In order to stay in control and to keep your family safe, you need to stay informed of the incoming weather at all times! We explain some easy, but effective, ways of staying connected and informed when severe weather is headed our way.
We all spend so much of our time on our phones and connected to screens throughout the day, so it is only natural to use them to our advantage. Most phones that are connected to WiFi are connected to the Wireless Emergency Alert system that can automatically send out weather-related alerts, and you should also download a weather app from a reputable and trustworthy news source.
Apps and other notification methods can be really helpful, but choose wisely! Certain apps, websites and social media pages tend to over exaggerate forecasts for engagement and likes, so stick with the organizations and sources that you already trust.
News stations and our local weather stations can also be trusted sources when it comes to real-time updates. Turn on your TV and follow along as the storm tracks our way, and always heed any warnings or safety suggestions that the anchors tell you.
While phones, apps and the TV can be great ways to stay connected, they can easily be rendered useless if we lose power. This is why you should always have at least one backup alert system ready to use if we lose power for an extended period of time. Weather systems can come in waves, and if your phone dies before the power comes back on, you can be left really vulnerable without a way of knowing what to expect.
The weather sirens located around town can be a great backup, but only if you are located in an area where you can easily hear them.
Investing in an NOAA weather radio can give you the reliability and information needed no matter if we experience a power outage or not. Hand-crank or solar-powered radios can give you a great peace of mind when it comes to staying connected, and you can take these radios with you to your sheltering location or out around your property after a storm and still stay informed.
Being prepared is essential to keeping your family safe, but unfortunately, storm damage can still happen. Call us right away if you discover storm damage in the aftermath of a spring storm and our crew will work tirelessly to help you recover faster.
Serious storms can cause serious property damage. Call SERVPRO® 24⁄7 for immediate restoration assistance.