Storm Power Outage in Charlottesville?

2/8/2022 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24-hours a day in Albemarle County.

If a storm occurs and your power goes out, it may take emergency response teams some time to reach you. SERVPRO® of Charlottesville offers these power outage safety tips from the American Red Cross:

• Create a support network. Identify people who can help you stay at home or evacuate during an extended power outage.

• Stay connected and alert. Have communication devices that work without home power, including a crank or battery radio, a non-cordless home phone, chargers/batteries for your cell phones and your computers.

• Store non-perishable food and water supplies for at least two weeks. Plan to use coolers and ice to extend food refrigeration and keep a thermometer in the fridge, freezer, or cooler to monitor the food temperature.

• Know and plan for your personal and medical electrical needs. Discuss a plan with your primary care or medical device providers for your medical needs.

• Plan for heating or cooling your home. If the weather is very hot or very cold, plan to go to a location with air conditioning or with heat. Never use a generator, outdoor stoves, or heaters indoors.

• Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Install smoke alarms with battery backup on every floor, inside and outside sleeping areas.

Call Us Today!

When your Charlottesville home or business needs storm damage restoration services, SERVPRO® of Charlottesville has a team of highly trained technicians ready to assist you. Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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