Storm Team Travels to Florida

10/20/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Tuscaloosa's storm crew works at a job in Florida.

The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1 and ends on November 30. With a little over a month left of the official time frame, it is important to remain aware of possible storms and prepared for the outcomes.

When nearby states experience damage from natural disasters like hurricanes, SERVPRO of Tuscaloosa bands together with an experienced storm team to help other communities. After Hurricane Ian struck Florida in late September, members of the crew from SERVPRO of Tuscaloosa traveled to Fort Myers, Florida to complete jobs in the affected area. Hurricane Ian is the deadliest hurricane to hit Florida since 1935, so the emotional and physical damage caused widespread pain across the state.

So far, our crew has been in the Fort Myers area for two weeks. Most of the jobs they are working on involve water damage to residential properties. 

Before Hurricane Ian, SERVPRO headquarters provided some tips to follow while waiting for professionals to arrive at the site of a disaster. Here are a few to keep in mind for the remainder of hurricane season:

1. Avoid contact with items contaminated by flood water. This is considered black water and can be harmful to your health.
2. Be extremely cautious when entering your home. If you must enter a flooded area, wear sturdy shoes and protective clothing.
3. Throw away any food (even canned goods) that were in contact with flood water.