Learn more about spring & summer storms in Maryland

3/30/2021 (Permalink)

Prepare your home before a storm to minimize damages.

While Spring & Summer seasons here in Maryland bring lots of sunshine and pleasant warm weather, they also give us a fair share of storms. The area often experiences thunderstorms that usually brings with them heavy rains and strong winds, causing trees and powerlines to fall. Lightning, thunder, flying debris and hail can also occur during these storms.

Our emergency services team at SERVPRO of Laurel and SERVPRO of Greenbelt NE/Beltsville E frequently respond to trees that down onto roofs, windows and nearby structures at both residential and commercial communities. One of the first steps our teams take is placing tarps over the affected areas to prevent further damage to the home/building. This emergency tarping prevents other elements, such as rain and dust, from entering inside the cracks and openings of the roof, window, siding, etc... that fallen trees and other debris may have caused.

Here are a few tips to make your property more secure during a storm:

• Get your roof and foundation checked out! Are there any cracks in your roof? If so, call a professional to have it repaired ASAP.
• Remove any tree branches that pose risk to breaking a window, for example. Getting a tree trimming before the Spring & Summer storm seasons begin is a wise idea.
• Invest in storm windows.
• Bring all patio furniture, grills, etc. indoors before the storm hits.
• Tightly secure outdoor items you cannot bring indoors.
• Have a favorite potted plant? You will want to bring that inside until the storm passes over, too.
• If you have a garage, park your vehicle inside it before the storm hits.
• If you must evacuate due to the storm, secure and board up windows.

We hope you find these tips helpful and wish you an enjoyable and safe Spring & Summer!

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