Storm Damage Tips

5/12/2022 (Permalink)

Storm Damage Tips 

• Listen to the radio for advisories
• Do not venture outside until it’s declared safe 
• Stay away from downed power lines, standing water, and metal objects near downed wires
• Watch out for snakes and wild animals 
• If you smell gas, turn gas off at the meter 
• Avoid using candles or open flames indoors
• Operate generators outside
• Be careful when entering or leaving buildings with structural damage. It is best to avoid entering until the damage has been assessed 
• Once things have been properly assessed, make sure you have plenty of pictures of storm damage to your property 
• Contact SERVPRO of Joliet to come out for board up and get started on water mitigation. 
• SERVPRO of Joliet will work with you and your insurance to get your property back to preloss condition

SERVPRO of Joliet 815-436-5735