Sometimes April Showers Can Bring More Than May Flowers….Spring Weather Safety Tips

3/10/2021 (Permalink)

As we look towards spring, we’re reminded of the old proverb “April showers bring May flowers”. While it’s a poetic way of saying good things are on the way, it’s also a reminder that April can be a notoriously rainy month. In addition to those flower friendly showers, it can also be full of severe spring weather. This could include floods, heavy winds or even tornadoes.

Don’t leave disaster prep to chance. Check out these Spring Weather Safety Tips from ready.gov

Ready.gov Spring Weather Safety Tips

• Flood insurance takes 30 days to take effect. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Purchase and review your plan now to protect your family for the future! www.ready.gov/financial-preparedness
• Heavy rain to areas that have been experiencing drought can cause flash flooding. Learn how to prepare: www.ready.gov/plan 
• Tornadoes can be extremely dangerous. Safe places include storm shelters and basements — but if not available, an interior room without windows can also be protective. If you receive a tornado warning, take shelter immediately! www.ready.gov/tornadoes
• What does being Ready look like? When it comes to tornadoes, it means knowing your ‘safe place’ and practicing going there well before severe weather arrives. www.ready.gov/tornadoes
• Severe weather can knock out power. Be prepared by gathering supplies for each household member.
• Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.
• Backup power can keep you connected during an emergency. Have alternative power sources on hand to power your devices in case of a power outage.
• Anywhere it rains, it can flood. Learn your risk level for floods by entering your address at https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search 

When you get more than April showers, SERVPRO of Shrewsbury/Westborough will be your May Flowers. We’ll make it “Like it never even happened,” and we’re just a phone call away, (508) 393-7898.