Prepare for the Cold by Winterizing Your Atlanta Home | SERVPRO of South Atlanta

1/16/2023 (Permalink)

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Winter will finally make its official appearance on Dec 21. this year, and depending on where you reside, this arrival can come with a variety of different hazards.

Winter moves in on some cities, like Atlanta, gradually with temperature changes and the occasional snow flurries, but in other places, it sneaks up overnight and doesn’t let up until the weather begins to warm.

Wherever you reside, winter creates a variety of hazards that can damage your home and ruin this special time of year for you and your loved ones.

Thankfully, by staying mindful of all the hazards winter can pose, you can efficiently safeguard your property and protect the ones you love.

Winter Around the Nation

Icy, rainy, wet and snowy are a few of the words used to describe the winter season and the words your area uses all depend on where you fall on the map

In places like the Midwest and East Coast, temperatures are expected to plummet to uncomfortable lows and snow storms are expected for most of the season. On the West Coast, temperatures stay fairly cool and rainfall is more of a problem than blizzards.

No matter what side of the nation you reside in, being ready for the unexpected is a great way to protect your home from winter’s many threats.

Winter Around Atlanta

Winter in Atlanta can be unpredictable, with every season being a bit different from the last. While snow isn’t guaranteed every year, our community has frequently been struck by storms without warning, so it’s best to prepare for the unexpected.

Besides the occasional snow, temperatures can sometimes dip below freezing and freezing rain can cover our roadways in black ice.

Get Prepared

Understanding the various types of winter storms is a great first step in preparing for the worst this winter. You should then ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather updates. Make sure to include a source that is accessible anywhere, even during a power outage.

Additionally, an emergency kit is a great precaution to stay one step ahead of winter weather. Pack your kit full of essentials and make sure to include items that could be beneficial in the middle of a winter storm!

Regardless of how chilly this winter is, weatherproofing your windows and doors could save you from some costly water damage and an expensive electric bill. Make sure to winterize other parts of your home by addressing roof damage, cutting any branches that overhang your home, sealing up cracks around your property and adding insulation to your attic.

Enjoy everything winter has to offer inside a warm, safe home this season. Take action to secure your property, and have SERVPRO’s number handy in case of a winter emergency. We can be at your home rapidly to restore any damage caused by wild winter weather.

If you experience damage in a winter storm, call or contact us. We have the experience and equipment to get your home back to normal.