Winter Everywhere You Look

3/20/2023 (Permalink)

If you experience winter adversities, SERVPRO can come to the rescue, whether it's snowing or raining, we will be there for you 24/7.

Winter starts on Dec. 21, but it will look different according to where you are in the nation. In our area of Arkansas and other regions near us, we generally experience a mild winter with only slightly lower temperatures. Other regions splash into the season with heavy snow that lasts all season.

Wherever you are, winter comes with its own set of severe weather threats that could damage your home and send your family into the cold (or rain… fog…or well you see).

When you know everything that winter could bring, you can get your home ready and lower the risk of potential damages and keep your family safe all season.

Winter Around the Nation

Moderate, rainy, frigid, and snowy are adjectives that have all been used to describe this year’s winter season across the two halves of the nation.

The Midwest and some parts of the East Coast will see temperatures in extreme lows and snowstorms throughout the season. On the West Coast, things will be mild with some warmth and rain.

These predictions will be slightly different regionally, but we should prepare for the worst to lower the overall possibility of damages.

Winter Around Jonesboro

In Jonesboro, we enjoy a mild winter with lows that don’t often dip lower than the 30-degree range and a minimum amount of precipitation. This year is predicted to be colder than normal, with the coldest air blowing in towards the end of the season.

Snow and ice cannot be ruled out, along with a couple of freezes. Because our weather can be unpredictable, the more prepared we are, the safer we can keep our property and our families.

Get Prepared

To reduce the fear of weather-related damage, you should do a few things ahead of winter. The first would be to learn all the different kinds of storms that could affect our neighborhoods in Jonesboro.

Next, you should have at least two forms of devices that can receive weather alerts, including one that doesn’t require external power in case a storm kills the power.

Building or updating an emergency supply kit is another step you should take to prepare your home for the winter season. Keep your kit in a location near an interior room, and take a look at the contents regularly to keep it appropriate for each season. Pack one for the car to be prepared for unexpected situations.

Even if we don’t see very cold temperatures this winter, weatherproofing your windows and door frames can prevent damaging moisture and help with your electricity bill. Put a cover over any faucets outside before the cold does hit our area so your pipes don’t freeze.

Your roof takes care of your house year-round, so check it before winter sets in to repair anything necessary. Trim trees that are close to your home, and consider adding insulation to your attic to keep your house warmer and ensure your home can survive any storm.

Winter can be a season full of magic that feels like a fuzzy blanket and a cup of hot chocolate when you have protected your home. Put SERVPRO in your contact list and take advantage of our round-the-clock availability to get back to all things comfy fast after a disaster.

If you experience damage in a winter storm, call us. We have the experience and equipment to get your home back to normal.