5 Smart Strategies To Maintain Your Belle Meade Property After Storm Damage

3/2/2022 (Permalink)

Southern rains nourish crops and bring a much-needed refuge from dry, humid days. While a moderate amount of rainfall is good for sustenance, too much of it can have the opposite effect. Nashville is primarily known for major storms like tornadoes which often happen around this time of year. Just last year alone, Middle Tennessee experienced 45 tornadoes. It’s helpful to know how to prepare for major storms in Belle Meade and maintain your belongings post-storm damage should you encounter this situation. 

What Can You Do To Prepare Your Belle Meade Home For Storm Damage? 

• Thunderstorm winds can cause significant damage. If you have any loose objects in your yard, it is a good idea to secure them as the wind is not gentle when throwing around these objects. 
• Fallen tree branches can also cause severe damage. Make sure you remove weak branches and prune any other tree branches. You also want to get your car in the garage because a tree branch hitting your car would be problematic, especially if you only have minimum coverage. 
• Tornado damage is the most challenging type of storm to prepare for because the winds are so extreme. If a tornado warning is issued in your area, safety first! Go to the center-most site of your Belle Meade home (i.e., your closet or the bathtub) while crouching as low as possible. Stay away from windows, and make sure water isn’t leaking through the roof. 

What Are Some Ways To Maintain Your Belongings If You Experience Storm Damage? 

• Before storing your items, clean and dry them thoroughly! If you pack items away without basic sanitation, you can encounter mold and mildew issues. 
• You may also want to invest in new storage boxes and packaging materials. While it may be tempting to grab readily available boxes or other forms of package materials, purchasing brand-new containers would be a better idea. If your Belle Meade home has experienced previous storm damage, it may be difficult to determine if used boxes have endured water damage.
• Another option is looking into storm shutters, which prevent windows from breaking when debris comes into the picture. To prevent the glass from breaking, you can add shatter-resistant film or stormproof, high-impact glass. 

Recovering from the throes of storm damage is never easy. That’s why our team of professionals at SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville provide a variety of services for post-storm damage, including a Contents Claim Inventory Service that provides a detailed and accurate report of your belongings. By taking a room-by-room inventory of your belongings, we provide better information to settle claims quickly, thereby bringing you peace of mind to an otherwise stressful time. Contact us at (615) 242-9391 to learn more about how else we can help you safeguard the keepsakes that mean the most. 

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