Severe Weather Safety Tips in Support of National Preparedness Month from Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Charleston

– Paul Davis offers Family Emergency Plan form; FEMA offers video, Preparing Makes Sense –

Charleston, SC – September 1, 2017 – Families and individuals can now be even more prepared during an emergency such as severe weather or a natural disaster. Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Charleston, a leading provider of fire, water, mold and storm damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties, supports National Preparedness Month in September. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the readiness program focuses on safety during many types of emergencies.

FEMA has developed the latest awareness campaign theme, “Preparing Makes Sense” with a video that helps individuals and families prepare for sudden emergencies and disasters at https://tinyurl.com/y7atkggt.

Paul Davis recommends the following safety tips:

  • Take Action – Know the specific hazards and risks in your area.
  • Create a Family Emergency Plan – Know how to communicate during an emergency. Download the plan form at https://pauldavis.com/blog/2016/08/11/create-a-family-emergency-plan/.
  • Build an Emergency Ready Kit – both at home and in the car – that includes at least three days of water, food and first aid supplies to help you survive if you lose power or get stranded in your car.
  • Be an example – Be a positive influence in your community by sharing your preparedness story on social media to help others learn how to prepare for an emergency.
  • Get involved – Find out how you can promote preparedness in your community through the American Red Cross and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

For a basic emergency kit:

  • Water – one gallon per person per day for at least three days
  • Food – include packaged, non-perishable food
  • Clothing – change of clothing and a sleeping bag for each person
  • Radio – battery-powered or hand crank radio, a NOAA Weather Radio
  • Cell phone and charger
  • Flashlight
  • Batteries – for the flashlight, radio and any other electronics
  • First aid kit – sterile gloves, adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment, gauze pads, iodine/alcohol pads, medical tape, pain reliever, emergency Mylar blanket, thermometer, prescription medications and supplies
  • Portable waterproof containers – for IDs, insurance policies, bank account records, site maps, employee contacts, computer backup files, emergency and law enforcement information, and priority documents. Store a second set of records off-site.

Contact a licensed professional or restoration and emergency services company if damage to your home or business is significant. Qualified technicians are certified from The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Visit the local office website at pdcharleston.com.

For more than 50 years, Paul Davis has restored residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, mold, storms and disasters. The experts at Paul Davis understand the complex process of recovering from property damage and provide complete services; there is no need for the expense and confusion of hiring multiple contractors. Paul Davis is a one-stop shop for disaster damage and restoration. Paul Davis has more than 375 independently owned franchises in the USA and Canada. The professionals at Paul Davis are certified in emergency restoration, reconstruction and remodeling. Visit the website at pdcharleston.com.