Winter Storms in the 956
2/13/2022 (Permalink)
Living in the valley, we don’t see many winter days but when we do... it gets cold! In 2021, Texas suffered a severe winter storm causing up to $15.1 billions in insurance loses. Being prepared for these short winter days is crucial not only for your well being but for your home as well. Preparing yourself for the storm might just be difference between needing to start an insurance claim or not.
We believe in being ahead of the storm per say and we can help you in doing so by providing some home preparedness tips you can follow to assure your Texas home is winter storm proof:
- seal and weather-strip doors and windows.
- Insulate walls and attic.
- Install storm or thermal-pane windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside.
- Repair roof leaks and cut away tree branches that could fall on your home or other structure during a storm.
At SERVPRO we work 24/7 emergency services to be able to stand by the side of our customers if they suffer any water or fire losses due to a winter storm. We have admins who are on standby ready to answer any questions you may have and provide 1x1 assistance with your insurance provider making it easier for you.