It's National Preparedness Month and a restoration service company is offering tips for expecting the unexpected
SERVPRO is proud to be participating in the sixth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September. Sponsored by the Ready Campaign, NPM is a nationwide effort designed to increase awareness as well as encourage individuals, families businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies.
With that in mind, SERVPRO wants to help people be ready in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. The restoration service is joining with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to recognize National Preparedness Month.
"Natural disasters take many forms, and while they may be inevitable, they don't always have to be devastating," said Rick Isaacson, executive vice president of Servpro Industries, Inc. "By taking action now, people can potentially lessen the impact they experience from catastrophes. Being prepared is the best defense one can have."
Isaacson says that the following three action steps can help families prepare for the worse:
 |  | 1. |  | Create an Emergency Supply Kit - Start by thinking about the basics for survival - fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. In addition, be sure to include a battery-powered radio (with extra batteries), flashlight, first aid kit, a can opener to open canned food, and a cell phone with chargers. |
2. | Make a Family Emergency Plan - Your family may not all be together when a disaster strikes, so it is critical to establish an out-of-town contact to facilitate communication. Also, when using cell phones, know that text messages can often get around network disruptions when a phone call might not be able to get through. | |||
3. | Be Informed - Visit your state and local government Web sites to learn about the particular emergency plans that have been established in your area. You can also download tools to better prepare your family for a disaster at www.ready.gov. |
For more information on SERVPRO, please visit www.servpro.com.
Contacts:
Servpro Industries, Inc.
David Lavender, 615-451-0200 ext. 1644
Communications
Coordinator
dlavender@servpronet.com