Severe Weather during a Pandemic

5/29/2020 (Permalink)

Planning for Severe Weather during a Pandemic

When dealing with severe weather during a Pandemic it can be very stressful.  When planning give yourself more time to prepare. 

• Pay attention to your local guidance regarding updated plans for evacuations and shelters
• Prepare a "go kit" with personal items you cannot do without
• Prepare your emergency food, water, and medicine supplies

Make sure you pay attention to local guidelines about updated evacuations and shelters.  Some of your local shelters may be closed or have a smaller capacity due to the spread of germs.  If you need to go to a disaster shelter be sure to follow CDC recommendations for staying safe and healthy in a public disaster shelter during a pandemic.

During the event of an evacuation prepare a “go kit” with personal items you cannot do without during an emergency.  Include items that can help protect you and others from viral health risk.  Protective items should include hand sanitizer, or bar or liquid soap if not available, and two cloth face coverings for each person.  Face covers should not be used by children under the age of 2. They also should not be used by people having trouble breathing, or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or unable to remove the mask without assistance.

Understand that your planning will be different during a pandemic.  It may take longer to restore power and return home after a severe weather event.  First responders and hospitals are already overwhelmed with patients.  Make sure you have adequate supplies for your size of family and their unique needs.  Medications should be filled, enough water and food for 14 days and a reliable source to stay informed.

When returning home and you find yourself in need of repairs, water mitigation or cleaning and disinfection to limit the survival of emerging viral pathogens call your local SERVPRO.  We at SERVPRO of the Quad Cities are prepared to clean and disinfect your home or business, according to protocols set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We have years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, and we adhere to the highest cleaning and sanitation standards.