Winter Storms and Ice Dams

12/1/2021 (Permalink)

5 Ice Dam prevention tips

The potential for surprise snow storms are very real and happen often in the winter months of North Idaho (and it's surrounding areas). They can also be beautiful to see as the snow sticks to trees, bushes and buildings! But, as we know, they can be dangerous to your home and business as well. In order to stay safe, SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene wants you to please follow these and other safety tips for your home.

Before the Storm:

* Have an emergency supply kit on hand. 

* Develop a communication plan with all members of your family.

* Have a generator on hand in case you lose power. 

* Be sure to have extra sources of light and heat (flashlights, candles, stockpiled wood for fires, blakets, etc).

After the Storm:               

* If wires come down due to the weight of the snow, do not touch them.

* Do not drive on roads that haven't been cleared.

* If you lose power, turn on water taps to drip so your pipes won't freeze. 

Keep you and your family safe during a storm! When in doubt, stay away from anything that may look suspicious or anything that may break due to the weight of the snow. 

If the snow starts melting and it comes into your home, SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene is here to help! We can remove any affected materials and dry out the structure.

For more information, please contact us at (208) 457-1234.