Dealing with Winter Storm Damage at Your Greens Hills Home or Business

12/21/2022 (Permalink)

When we think of storms in the South, we think of tornadoes which often occur in the spring. But you should pay attention to the dangers of winter storms to your Green Hills home or business! In fact, several Southern states are more prone to winter tornadoes because of their proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. Winter thunderstorms are born from moisture, which drives thunderstorm development. Throw in cold weather and occasional hailstorms to the mix, and you have a winter tornado brewing. The property damage and cost of reparations that come with the pain of storm damage are insurmountable for just one person to handle. When you rely on SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville, you can feel safe knowing that you have come to the right people for help with storm damage restoration and cleanup. 

What Should You Refrain From Doing After Storm Damage To Your Green Hills Property? 

• Do NOT use a regular household vacuum cleaner to remove water! Removing excess water with a vacuum cleaner is risky because of the dangers of electrocution. 
• Going along with the first point, do NOT turn on TVs and appliances around the house. Your TV may run the risk of short-circuiting and incurring permanent damage. 
• If you see wet fabrics lying around, move them to a safe, dry place. The same goes for books, magazines, and colorful items where the color could seep into the wet carpeting. 

What Should You Know About Mold Damage After A Winter Storm? 

• It doesn't take much for mold to grow throughout your Green Hills home or business. Even a dripping pipe is enough for mold spores to become a full-fledged colony in as little as 48 hours! 
• Mold feeds off moisture, and it only takes minutes for the remaining floodwaters to saturate everything in its path. 
• Mold spores are tiny and can float into your home through doors, windows, and HVAC systems or even settle into your clothes or pet dander. 
• Did you smell a pungent, musty odor? That's a surefire sign that you may be experiencing mold damage in your Green Hills home after a winter storm. After contacting SERVPRO, turn off all HVAC systems and stay out of affected areas. 

Winter storm damage poses several threats that can spiral into a more significant problem if you don't act immediately. Time is money, quite literally, in the case of storm damage restoration and cleanup, because of how costly restoration can be if you wait too long. Because SERVPRO is on call 24/7, even during the holidays, you can rest assured that our qualified technicians will arrive on the scene prepared and ready to handle anything. If you need storm or mold damage cleanup and restoration this winter, give us a call at (615) 242-9391. We're happy to lend a helping hand to our Nashville neighbors!

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