Be Prepared for Helene

9/24/2024 (Permalink)

Prepare for Helene before it makes landfall.

Given the current projected path of Helene, we’re preparing for power outages from what is forecast to be a very dangerous storm. Severe winds, heavy rain, extensive flooding and storm surge could pose significant challenges to power restoration efforts.

We urge you to prepare and want to help you understand how we operate during this time. While our office continues to take phone calls and develop a list of potential customers, our initial focus will be on addressing immediate concerns that we are able to.  If your home floods with rising water and it has not receded lower than your home we might not be able to access your home until the water recedes.  In addition even if we extract the water it will continue to come in so we will not schedule to come until the source of incoming water has stopped.  We also need power or approval of a generator to enable drying the structure and contents.   

Please remember, stay away from downed power lines, flooding and debris.   There are many resources to help with preparation.  Now is the time to prepare, not once it has already made land fall.  Visit FPL's Storm Center for important safety tips and a preparation checklist. Stay safe!  FPL has a great variety of helpful emergency support so just click on this link VISIT STORM CENTER to see what you may need help with.  

If Helene effects your home or business please feel free to reach out to us by phone @ 386-754-0261, facebook or even through our website at https://www.SERVPROcolumbiaandsuwanneecounties.com.  We look forward to servicing any needs you might have.