Tornado Recovery

5/26/2020 (Permalink)

Tornadoes are a terrifying, often devastating, weather event. They can turn houses into dust, and flip lives upside down. Living through a tornado can be traumatizing, and sometimes the aftermath is just as bad. Our community of Jonesboro, Arkansas knows this first-hand. On April 28th, 2020, our town was faced with destruction as an F-3 tornado roared through the main commercial district, across the airport, and some residential neighborhoods. We are grateful no lives were taken, but our town was not left unscathed; a significant amount of damage was reported throughout our community. With this damage, came the task of recovery. This may seem like a daunting task, but there are steps to take toward recovery and people ready to help. We know from recent, first-hand experience, how beneficial it is to follow these steps.

Protect Yourself, Family, and Friends

The very first step you should take in occurrence with a tornado is to stay in your safe place until the storm has passed completely. Once you can ensure the storm is gone, check yourself and those with you for any injury. If someone is hurt, receive the proper medical help. After everyone is okay, inspect the damage to your house. Do this safely, and always be aware of possible hazards caused by the tornado. 

Protect Your Property

Once you and your loved ones are protected, you can begin protecting your property. First, you will want to make temporary repairs. These repairs will aid in preventing any further damage. Also, be sure to make a list of any damaged property and do not throw any belongings away. This is crucial so your adjuster will be able to assess the value of your belongings and find out if your policy covers them. Another important step in protecting your property is inspecting all utility lines and appliances. Damage to these could lead to a possible electrical shortage or gas leak. Once these steps are taken, contact your insurance company. 

Cleanup and Repair

SERVPRO of Jonesboro has highly trained storm damage specialists and would be a great choice for your storm cleanup and repair. We offer our services 24/7, allowing us to have an incredibly fast response time. We also have equipment and personnel across 1,700 franchises. Our experience and training will allow us to restore your property efficiently and quickly.