Hurricane Preparedness Tips To Prevent Water and Storm Damage

In light of the widespread damage Hurricane's Irma and Harvey have caused, we discuss 5 ways to prepare for a hurricane. We bust some myths about whether a dishwasher is waterproof and will protect your documents and if taping an "X" on your windows will keep them from breaking. Protect yourself and your home from hurricane damage in Connecticut.How do your protect your trampoline from blowing away during a storm? SERVPRO of Newtown & Southern Litchfield County serves Brookfield, Newtown, Sandy Hook, Bethel, New Fairfield, Sherman, Washington, Kent, Warren, Bridgewater, New Milford, Roxbury and surrounding towns. SERVPRO is a partner with the American Red Cross and proud to be part of the disaster relief.  If you do have water or sewage damage from flooding or damage to your roof or windows from a tree limb falling on them, call us at (203) 743-5362. We board up windows in addition to restoring your home. After the storm, there can exist safety and health hazards as well, such as contaminated water from flooding and downed power lines. We recommend that you have a plan in place to deal with damage both at your home and business before and after the storm. If your basement floods due to storm surges, we have over thirty years of experience in drying out basements. SERVPRO of Newtown and Southern Litchfield County is locally owned and operated—so we’re a part of this community too.