SERVPRO tips to prevent water damage

1/4/2022 (Permalink)

Living in Michigan has taught us damaging storms can occur at anytime throughout the year and SERVPRO of Novi/Commerce South and Bloomfield has tips to prepare your home to minimize potential damages. 

1) Create an emergency kit for your home that includes flashlight and extra batteries, first aid kit, three gallons of water per person, three day supply of non-perishable food, extra clothes and blankets, pet supplies and prescribed medications

2) Winterize home by insulating walls, attics and basements as wells as insulating pipes that run through walls

3) Be informed where water valves are located in home for emergency shut off

4) Clean gutters to prevent ice dams from forming

5) Clear storm drains around curb to enable water to drain

6) Plan a back up heating source

7) Install battery operated CO detectors near sleeping areas 

SERVPRO has extensive experience with storm situations, call SERVPRO of Novi/Commerce South and Bloomfield today at 248-344-0044