SERVPRO Storm Response

10/2/2024 (Permalink)

Our crews and equipment are currently deployed to our sister franchise in Johnson City, Tennessee to assist with Hurricane Helene restoration efforts.

SERVPRO® is always Here to Help® communities recover after major storms or natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes. Our storm response teams are trained to handle large-scale restoration and cleanup efforts. In the following paragraphs we will share some of our storm response services.

SERVPRO has a network of franchises across the U.S. and Canada which allows us to deploy teams quickly to affected areas. This rapid mobilization is crucial after storms, as quick action can prevent further damage, such as mold growth in water-damaged properties. SERVPRO Team Lindsay, with its 5 franchises, can single handedly cover a vast area of West Virginia, Tennessee, Virginia and their surrounding states. As an example, Our West Virginia franchises were able to send crews and equipment immediately to assist our Johnson City, Tennessee franchises during the Hurricane Helene recovery.

Flooding is one of the most common issues after a storm. Our SERVPRO franchises provide water extraction and removal services, drying and dehumidification to prevent secondary issues and restoration of water-damaged structures.

Wind damage restoration for storms like hurricanes and tornadoes are another service we offer. SERVPRO helps repair wind-related damage by performing task such as roof tarping, board-up services to secure damaged properties, reconstruction of roofs, windows and other structural elements, as well as debris removal.

Water left behind by storms can lead to secondary issues such as mold growth, which, if left untreated can be extremely dangerous. SERVPRO's teams use professional-grade dehumidifiers and air movers, complete and thorough cleaning of contaminated areas, and antimicrobial treatments to prevent further mold growth.

Occasionally, storms can lead to electrical fires or lightning strikes. SERVPRO’s fire response services include smoke and soot removal, deep cleaning, deodorization and air purification as well as structural repairs.

 In addition to residential properties, SERVPRO also offers storm recovery services for commercial properties, ensuring that businesses can quickly return to operations by mitigating property damage and reducing downtime. Statistics show that over 50 % of businesses do not reopen after a disaster. Having SERVPRO professionals respond quickly to start mitigating storm damage at your property increases your chances of recovery

As we have stated in other blogs, SERVPRO will work with your insurance company to help ease the claims process. We offer detailed documentation of damage and repair efforts to assist property owners with insurance claims. We are especially knowledgeable with handling FEMA National Flood Insurance claims.

One key advantage of SERVPRO's storm response is our 24/7/365 availability. Given the unpredictable nature of storms, we provide immediate help, regardless of the time of day. If you would like more detailed information on any of these services, or help with anything specific regarding SERVPRO's catastrophic storm response, please feel free to reach out to us at 304-755-9510